Semester-wise Syllabus for Diploma in Architecture 

Semester 1: Basics of Architecture

1. Architectural Design – I (Introduction to sketching, drafting, and basic design principles)

2. Building Construction – I (Fundamentals of construction materials: bricks, cement, sand, etc.)

3. Building Materials & Science (Properties and uses of materials like wood, glass, metals)

4. Technical Drawing & Graphics (Manual drafting, orthographic projections, scales)

5. Mathematics for Architects (Geometry, area/volume calculations, unit conversions)

6. Communication Skills (Technical English, report writing)

Practical:

• Freehand sketching

• Material testing lab

Semester 2: Fundamentals of Construction

1. Architectural Design – II (Small-scale residential projects: single-room house, porch design)

2. Building Construction – II (Masonry, foundations, doors, windows, lintels)

3. Surveying & Levelling (Chain surveying, contour mapping, theodolite basics)

4. History of Architecture – I (Indus Valley, Egyptian, Greek, Roman architecture)

5. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) – I (AutoCAD 2D drafting)

6. Environmental Science (Ecology, sustainable materials)

Practical:

• Site surveying exercises

• CAD lab work

Semester 3: Structural Principles

1. Architectural Design – III (Public buildings: schools, community centers)

2. Building Construction – III (RCC, steel structures, beams, columns)

3. Structural Mechanics (Loads, stresses, bending moments, shear force diagrams)

4. History of Architecture – II (Gothic, Renaissance, Islamic, Indian medieval)

5. Climatology (Climate-responsive design, solar orientation)

6. Workshop Practice (Model making, carpentry, welding basics)

Practical:

• Structural model making

• Climate analysis exercises

Semester 4: Advanced Construction & Services

1. Architectural Design – IV (Commercial buildings: offices, shopping complexes)

2. Building Construction – IV (Stairs, roofs, flooring, waterproofing, finishes)

3. Building Services – I (Plumbing, electrical layouts, HVAC basics)

4. Estimation & Costing (Quantity surveying, rate analysis, BOQ preparation)

5. CAD – II (3D modeling: SketchUp/Revit basics)

6. Interior Design (Space planning, furniture design, color theory)

Practical:

• Estimation exercises

• 3D modeling lab

Semester 5: Urban & Landscape Design

1. Architectural Design – V (Urban housing, township layouts)

2. Building Construction – V (Prefab construction, green building techniques)

3. Town Planning (Zoning, FAR, urban development regulations)

4. Landscape Architecture (Garden design, hardscape/softscape elements)

5. Building Services – II (Fire safety, elevators, acoustics)

6. Professional Practice (Contracts, tenders, ethics, client handling)

Practical:

• Urban design studio projects

• Landscape model making

Semester 6: Project & Internship

1. Major Design Project (Thesis: Design of a complex like a hospital/hotel)

2. Advanced Construction Tech. (Smart materials, BIM, sustainable practices)

3. Internship (4–6 weeks at a firm/construction site)

4. Portfolio Development (Compiling academic work for job interviews)

5. Electives (e.g., Vastu Shastra, Disaster Management, BIM)

Practical:

• Thesis submission & viva

• Internship report

Key Skills Gained:

✔ Manual & digital drafting (AutoCAD, SketchUp)
✔ Sustainable design principles
✔ Site supervision & project costing
✔ Model making & presentation techniques