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Program Outline
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)
Duration5 Years
AffiliationPES University
CampusRing Road (RR) Campus
Admissions TestPESSAT / 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.

Today, the architectural profession is of high relevance. The need is to ensure that what is built is environmentally sustainable. The architectural endeavors 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.

The FOA will be 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.

In this regard PES University is setting up undergraduate architectural studies, i.e. Bachelor of Architecture degree program named PES University, Faculty of Architecture (FOA). 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.

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

Course Title Credits
Basic Design I 9
BCTM-I 4
Graphics & Drawing I 2
History of Architecture I 3
Applied Mechanics 2
Creative Workshop & Visual Arts 2
Communication Skills 1
Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure I 1
Environmental Science 1
Elective I- Group A
Photography & Videography 3
Measured Drawing & Documentation 3
Total 28

Semester 2

Course Title Credits
Basic Design II 9
BCTM-II 4
Graphics & Drawing II 2
History of Architecture II 3
Strength of Materials 2
Computer studio, Digital Graphics & Art 2
Kannada Kali 1
Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure II 1
Constitution of India 1
Elective II- Group A
Applied Art & Appreciation 3
Colour in Design 3
Total 28

Semester 3

Course TitleCredits
Design III9
Building Construction Technology & Materials III4
Theory of Architecture I2
History of Architecture III3
Structures I2
Building Services I (Surveying & Leveling, water supply & Sanitation)2
Computers in Architecture I2
Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure III1
Vacation Assignment/ Study Tour/ Summer Term Assignment -I2
Elective III- Group A 
Vernacular Design3
Conservation3
Total30

Semester 4

Course TitleCredits
Design IV9
Building Construction Technology & Materials IV4
Theory of Architecture II2
Climate Responsive Architecture3
Structures II2
Building Services II (Electrical services & illumination)2
Computers in Architecture II2
Seminar & Activities/ Site Exposure IV1
Elective IV- Group A 
Energy Efficient Architecture3
Material Efficient Architecture3
Total28

Semester 5

Course TitleCredits
Design V9
Building Construction Technology & Materials V4
Contemporary Architecture2
Landscape Design2
Structures III2
Building Services III (HVAC, lifts &fire fighting)2
Seminar / activities/ Site Exposure – V1
Vacation Assignment/ Study Tour/ Summer Term Assignment -II2
Elective V- Group A 
Furniture Design3
Product Design3
Elective V- Group A 
Interior Design3
Visual Communication3
Elective V- Group B 
Furniture Design3
Product Design3
Total30

Semester 6

Course TitleCredits
Design VI9
Building Construction Technology & Materials VI4
Specification, Cost Estimation & Budgeting1
Working Drawing2
Structures IV2
Building Services IV(Acoustics)2
Social Housing and Economics1
Seminar/ activities/ Site Exposure VI1
Elective VI- Group A 
Appropriate Building Technologies3
Green buildings and Rating systems3
Elective VI- Group B 
Architectural Design with Steel3
Architectural Design with Glass3
Total28

Semester 7

Course TitleCredits
Design VII10
Building Construction Technology & Materials VII4
Urban and Regional Planning4
Professional Practice I2
Entrepreneurship skills for Architects2
Vacation Assignment/ Study Tour/ Summer Term Assignment -III2
Elective VII- Group A 
Disaster Mitigation and Management3
Earthquake Resistant Architecture3
Elective VII- Group B 
Contemporary processes in Architecture3
Building Systems Integration & Management3
Total30

Semester 8

Course TitleCredits
Design VIII12
Introduction to Architectural Design Project4
Professional Practice II2
Project Management2
Research Methodology2
Elective VIII- Group A 
Sustainable Cities and Communities3
Building Performance and Compliance3
Elective VIII- Group B 
GIS3
AI in Architecture3
Total28

Semester 9

Course TitleCredits
Practical Training16
Total16

Semester 10

Course TitleCredits
Architectural Design Project16
Research writing and Presentation3
Road Safety and Civic Sense1
Site Exposure -VII0
Total20

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 8th semester, Architectural Design project is undertaken. In the 5th Year the students are expected to undergo professional training in an architectural office. 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, civil engineering and mechanical 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

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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080-10-297297

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080-10-728728

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