Subjects, an Architect studies during 5 years in Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch.) !

What subjects does an Architect studies during 5 years in Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch.) !

Before we discuss further, let me introduce myself and reference of these topics. I have studied B.arch from, M.I.E.T., Gondia, one of the best college in the state of Maharashtra, India. We had college timing of 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. A very strict environment and our department was situated on the second floor. A total of max. 40 students were allowed at that time in the batch.

 

Subjects are as following and explained further below:

1.     Visual Arts

2.     Math

3.     History of Architecture

4.     Model Making

5.     Computer Application

6.     Graphics

7.     Construction & Advanced Construction

8.     Climatology

9.     Working Drawing

10.  Urban Planning

11.  Landscape Design

12.  Interior Design

13.  Design

14.  Software’s

15.  Professional Practice

 

 

1.     Visual Arts: Drawing real objects like, composition of vessels and clothes. Sketching of outside landscape with the use of different types of colors like water, poster, pencil & crayons etc. Study and drawing of color wheel.

2.     Math: Only basics in one semester.

3.     History of Architecture (H.O.A.): Studying various periods in the field of architecture, like modernism, byzantine, classical etc. from where one can also learn about design principles, by observing buildings etc. 

 

4.     Model Making: Learning surface development of different basic forms like cube, cuboid etc. and making them with tinted paper, mount board etc.

5.     Computer Application: Learning basics like Excel, ppt, & word etc.

6.     Graphics: Drafting  basic forms like cube’s plan, elevation & sections.  And solving questions like these.

7.     Construction & Advanced Construction: Learning various form of structures, type of foundation, beam & column, window details etc. and Hand drafting on all these topics. And in advanced construction one studies about space structure etc.

8.     Climatology: Types of climate and their study with respect of the building. Use of different material according to climatic conditions & vernacular architecture.

9.     Working Drawing: Drawing that are drawn for govt. approval as per local rules. And making of complete drawing set that is required for a project.

10.  Urban Planning: An elective subject, which has topic related of town planning. Study of great town planners and their designed towns etc.

11.  Landscape Design: Various elements of landscape like, pathway, bollards etc. and planning of a small landscape project.

12.  Interior Design: Concept designing, making complete execution drawing i.e. 2D & 3D.

13.  Design: A Design Project is given like of Bungalow, School, Hospital etc. for learning of complete designing process.

14.  Software’s: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch up & Revit etc. are taught and needs to be learned for drawing 2d, 3D & Rendering.

15.  Professional Practice: Code of coduct for architects. Different Acts are taught like Architects Act 1972 etc.