Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)

Undergraduate Program

Institute of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Program Outline Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)
Duration	5 Years
Affiliation	PES University
Campus	Ring Road (RR) Campus
Admissions Test	PES Entrance Test/ NATA

Situated in PES University’s rich and intense educational environment, the program emphasizes the interconnected relationship between architectural design, building technology, computation, history, theory and criticism of architecture and art. The department’s extensive offerings reflect the program’s commitment to the cultural, social, technological and ecological issues of the built environment. Committed to a rigorous and interdisciplinary approach throughout the program, our students are challenged to be creative, innovative, and responsible leaders in the field. The program is planned to engage new ways of thinking about architecture and architectural education.

In this regard, PES University has setup undergraduate architectural studies, i.e., Bachelor of Architecture degree program, Faculty of Architecture, PES University. FOA is committed to imparting quality education and would like to make a difference by making its students look beyond conventions and engage in innovative ways that would benefit the profession and the society at large. The FOA has been set up under the approval and guidelines of the Council of Architecture, New Delhi, a statutory body for architecture in India. A 5-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Architecture degree is being offered.

Today, the architectural profession is of high relevance. The need is to ensure that what is built is environmentally sustainable. The architectural endeavours should not just suit the present but also the future. A career in architecture offers opportunities to transform the environment in which we live to what we want and to contribute works of value and beauty.

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Basic Design
2	BCTM-I
3	Graphics & Drawing I
4	History of Architecture I
5	Applied Mechanics
6	Creative Workshop & Visual Arts
7	Communication Skills
8	Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure I
9	Environmental Science
Elective I- Group A
10	Photography & Videography
10	Measured Drawing & Documentation

Semester 2

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Basic Design II
2	BCTM-II
3	Graphics & Drawing II
4	History of Architecture II
5	Strength of Materials
6	Computer studio, Digital Graphics & Art
7	Kannada Kali
8	Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure II
9	Constitution of India
Elective II- GROUP A
10	Applied Art & Appreciation
10	Colour in Design

Semester 3

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Design III
2	Building Construction Technology & Materials III
3	Theory of Architecture I
4	History of Architecture III
5	Structures I
6	Building Services I (Surveying & Leveling, water supply & Sanitation)
7	Computers in Architecture I
8	Seminar/ activities/ Site Exposure III
9	Vacation Assignment/ Study Tour/ Summer Term Assignment -I
ELECTIVE - III- GROUP A
10	Vernacular Design
10	Conservation

Semester 4

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Design IV
2	Building Construction Technology & Materials IV
3	Theory of Architecture II
4	Climate Responsive Architecture
5	Structures II
6	Building Services II (Electrical services & illumination)
7	Computers in Architecture II
8	Seminar/ activities/ Site Exposure IV
ELECTIVE - IV-GROUP A
9	Energy Efficient Architecture
9	Material Efficient Architecture

Semester 5

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Design V
2	Building Construction Technology & Materials V
3	Contemporary Architecture
4	Landscape Design
5	Structures III
6	Building Services III (HVAC, lifts &fire fighting)
7	Seminar / activities/ Site Exposure - V
8	Vacation Assignment/ Study Tour/ Summer Term Assignment -II
ELECTIVE – V- GROUP A
9	Interior Design
9	Visual Communication
ELECTIVE – V- GROUP B
10	Furniture Design
10	Product Design

Semester 6

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Design VI
2	Building Construction Technology & Materials VI
3	Specification, Cost Estimation & Budgeting
4	Working Drawing
5	Structures IV
6	Building Services IV (Acoustics)
7	Social Housing and Economics
8	Seminar/activities/Site Exposure - VI
ELECTIVE – VI-GROUP A
9	Appropriate Building Technologies
9	Green Buildings and Rating Systems
ELECTIVE – VI-GROUP B
10	Architectural Design with Steel
10	Architectural Design with Glass

Semester 7

Sl. No.	Course Title
1	Design VII
2	Building Construction Technology & Materials VII
3	Urban and Regional Planning
4	Professional Practice I
5	Research Methodology for Architects
6	Seminar/activities/Site Exposure - VII
7	Vacation Assignment/Study Tour/Summer Term Assignment - III
ELECTIVE – VII-GROUP A
8	Disaster Mitigation and Management
8	Earthquake Resistant Architecture
ELECTIVE – VII-GROUP B
9	Contemporary Processes in Architecture
9	Building Systems Integration and Management

Semester 8

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Design VIII
2	Introduction to Architectural Design Project
3	Professional Practice II
4	Project Management
5	Entrepreneurship skills for Architects
6	Seminar / activities / Site Exposure - VIII
7	Net-zero and resilient building design
ELECTIVE – VIII-GROUP A
8	Sustainable Cities and Communities
8	Building Performance and Compliance
ELECTIVE – VIII-GROUP B
9	GIS
9	AI in Architecture

Semester 9

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Practical Training

Semester 10

Sl. No	Course Title
1	Architectural Design Project
2	Dissertation
3	Road Safety and Civic Sense
4	Site Exposure-IX

Resources and Facilities

PESU, Faculty of Architecture houses :

Classroom with audio visual facility
Library with plentiful books, national and international journals and e-library amenities.
Material museum with vast exhibits from the construction field.
Climatology lab with the latest equipments
Digital photography lab with well equipped accessories.
Exquisite art studio
Exclusive Fab Lab and Model Making workshop
State of the art computer lab with up to date software.

About the Department

The B. Arch degree at PESU, FOA satisfies the Council of Architecture’s requirements. The curriculum aims to integrate both academic and professional values and standards specific to the profession of Architecture. The curriculum includes two stages of studies. The first stage of six semesters. The second stage of four semesters. In the 9th Semester the students are expected to undergo professional training in an architectural office. In the 10th semester, an Architectural Design project (Thesis) is undertaken. The B. Arch program at PESU has a growing team of distinguished faculty members who bring in a wealth of professional experience in addition to having graduated from premier institutes. The architectural faculty consists of full time and visiting faculty. Faculty from allied disciplines of art, humanities and civil engineering are also in the team. Thrust will be on amalgamation of academic theories and practical knowledge of industry by the faculty and research.

Why Choose to Pursue a B.Arch Degree ?

Those who love buildings and design. Those who have a knack for problem solving and a flair for drawing and visualization could choose this program. If you want to contribute to the society, you could play a role by being a responsible architect who would create better places that would make a community more livable.

PES University, FOA is founded on a strong research base, with academic staff involved in research, planning and academics.
PES, FOA houses vast infrastructure facilities, state of the art resources.
Some of the courses may use virtual learning environments, an online tool designed to support teaching and learning.

Opportunities on Graduating with B. Arch Degree ?

Architecture graduates will find employment in established architecture firms. They will usually start by assisting more experienced architects before managing projects on their own. After they have gained experience the graduates may start their independent practice, they may pursue higher education, they may involve themselves in Academic fields and research. Apart from the above, graduates may pursue in interior and spatial design fields as well as website design, or perhaps other roles within the community and local environment, like town-planning, landscape architecture or even sustainable areas may be taken up.

There are some specialized areas that could also be of interest to those with a passion for the environment and history-such as conservation of historic buildings and places. If one has the flair to write about architecture and design, cover events for magazines and websites, related to this domain they can specialize in Architectural Journalism. Within the broadcasting industry, production designers in the film and TV industry need people who can visualize and produce sets and realistic locations. Architecture graduates could fulfill that brief too. These are just to name a few and the possibilities are numerous.

Placements

Opportunities in the corporate sector are made available for outgoing students during their final semester for which professional training is imparted. Students are expected to have good academic records to ensure a definite placement

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