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Bachelor of Architecture

Degree/Course of 5 year duration affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)

Architectural education in C.A.T takes the challenge of preparing students to deal the uncertainty of future. This demands to focus on

  • Sustainability to conserve nature for managing climate change.
  • Exposure to new technologies like BIM, Virtual Reality and GIS.
  • Researching social structure to understand cultural requirements.

Methodology adopted to meet the requirements are:

  • Lecture by experts
  • Hands on workshops
  • Technology drills and workshops
  • Taking studios outside
  • Design outreach to deal with real problems
  • Heritage documentation workshop at different location

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Architecture
  • Theory of Structures – I
  • Mathematics
  • Architectural Drawings & Graphics – I
  • Basic Design
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques – I
  • Visual Arts and Theory
  • Communication Skills and Techniques
  • Architectural Appreciation
  • History of Architecture – I
  • Theory of Structures – II
  • Architectural Drawings & Graphics – II
  • Architectural Design – I
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques – II
  • Model making Workshop
  • Climate and Built form – I
  • History of Architecture- II
  • Theory of Structures – III
  • Site Surveying and Analysis
  • Architectural Design – II
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques – III
  • Building Science Lab
  • Climate and Built form – II
  • History of Architecture – III
  • Theory of Structures – IV
  • Building Services (Plumbing and Sanitation)
  • Architectural Design – III
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques – IV
  • Architectural Software Training
  • Landscape Architecture
  • History of Architecture – IV
  • Theory of Structures – V
  • Building Services (Electrical and lighting)
  • Architectural Design – IV
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques – V
  • History of Architecture – V
  • Elective – 1
  • Theory of Structures – VI
  • Building Services (HVAC)
  • Architectural Design – V
  • Working Drawing
  • Building Materials and Construction Techniques-VI

Elective-1

  • Vernacular Architecture of Kerala
  • Principles of Human Settlements
  • Interior design
  • Practical Training
  • Architectural Acoustics
  • Elective – 2
  • Urban Planning
  • Estimation, Specification and Budgeting
  • Architectural Design – VI
  • Architectural Research Methodology

Elective – 2

  • Digital Architecture
  • Sustainable Architecture
  • Behavioural and Environmental Studies in Architecture
  • Architectural Conservation
  • Theory of Design
  • Cost Effective Technology
  • Urban Design
  • Housing
  • Elective-3
  • Professional Practice
  • Architectural Design – VII
  • Dissertation
  • Architectural Thesis