Architecture Nagpur University

Sir I am looking for the B.Arch syllabus for the Nagpur University so can you please provide me the same

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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, formerly known as Nagpur University, is a public state university, established on August 4, 1923 in the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra state in central India



B.Arch syllabus for the Nagpur University


First Sem

Basic Design & Visual Arts

Objective- Developing skills in manual presentation techniques, use of
various media of presentation,

Principles of 2-D & 3-D compositions, Principles of Design.

Theory of Basic Design- The study of this subject is aimed to understand the
Visual & aesthetic qualities of Art

and relating these to Architectural Design situation. This subject forms the
direct input to Design as ‘Basic

Design’ is the foundation of all Professional courses which deals directly or
indirectly with Aesthetic.

Visual Art- Visual Art is aimed at providing knowledge and understanding of
various visual arts and its

importance. It further aims at developing the freehand drawing and
rendering skills in different medium and

using it as tool of expressing ideas visually.

Unit-I:

Brief historical review of development of fine arts (visual and performing
arts.) and Interdependency of visual

arts, architecture, painting and sculpture

Unit-II:

Introduction to basic elements of design–point, line, plane, form

Unit-III:

Principles of Design and its role in expression (architectural expression)

Introduction to principles of organization/composition

Repetition, Variety, Radiation, Rhythm, Gradation, Emphasis & Subordination,
Proportion, Harmony, Balance

Unit-IV:

Study of Visual Properties of 2-Dimensional forms both geometrical and non-
geometrical surfaces and visual

textures, optical illusion etc.

Unit-V:

Free hand line sketching and drawing of natural and manmade. Study of
shades and shadows,

Sketching of Historic or new built up structures of Architectural importance
using different mediums.

Unit-VI:

Study of classification of colours with different hues, values, and shades.
Colour wheel and colour

composition, properties of colour.

Sessional Work- Plates, Sketches and models to understand basic design
principles, elements and their

expressive qualities

Creative Exercises of 2d to 3d composition

Exercise related to positive and negative spaces

Product Design.

1S-A-2

Construction Technology & Materials – I:

Objective: To develop understanding about construction principles. The
subjects should also focus on

developing design abilities by applying basic principles of construction and
choosing appropriate materials and

techniques. Construction technology and appropriate materials for structural
systems, roofing, enveloping and

interior finishes shall be considered under this subject from simple examples
to complex.

For first year the focus shall be on basic building materials and basic
construction principles.

Unit I:

General Idea / Introduction to various elements of building from foundation
to roof.

General idea about basic building materials such as stone, wood, concrete,
steel etc.

Unit II:

Introduction to “Construction” as a subject and its relevance to architectural
design.

1. Construction and the logic of stability as its basis.

2. Concept of load bearing: Support and Supported building elements

3. Concept of Span

Unit II:

Understanding the basic construction principles with respect to structural
stability and its applications/

extensions /manifestations in terms structural systems and then building
elements

Construction Principles- construction systems-building elements- building

materials

Unit IV:

General conditions at site level such as site topography, climatic conditions
and soil conditions and its

implications on construction techniques, building materials, building
elements, construction systems to be

adopted.

Unit V:

Basic Structural systems such as load bearing and frame structure.


Contact details

Address:

Nagpur University
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Administrative Premises,
Ravindranath Tagore Marg, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001
Phone: 0712 253 3452