What is Architecture?

Architecture is a fine art devoted to the design of the human environment. The architect is concerned with the aesthetic, social, environmental, technological and psychological factors that influence the design of a building and determine its success, quality and appearance within the context of community.

Background Information

To become an architect you must learn to make use of science and technology, and develop sensitivity for beauty in the design of space, form and material. You also must develop a deep understanding of people and their surroundings. Because this work encompasses so many different fields of interest, an University like Jagan Nath University where various disciplines are taught in same campus is the right place to study Architecture.

Accreditation

The B.Arch. Degree course of the School of Architecture at Jagan Nath University is approved by Council of Architecture India [1] - the apex body set up under the HRD Ministry of Government of India.

Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of 'Architect' must have registered himself with Council of Architecture. For the purpose of registration, one must possess the requisite qualification such as the B.Arch. Degree offered by the Jagan Nath University.

Career Opportunities

Architects work in architectural firms or accept positions with government, corporations or institutions. Some architects become highly specialized; others remain generalists in the profession, working on all facets of a project. Whichever path your career may follow, it is necessary to first build a firm background that includes essential architectural knowledge and skills.

In India there is vast scope of work for Architects both in public sector and private sector. About 46% of registered Architects in India have their own practice. Rests are employed in private and public sector.

India has largest number of women Architects in the world. 34% of Architects registered with Council of Architecture are women. [2] 32% of women architects have their own practice while 68% are in employment in different sectors.

The Programme

The architecture Programme at School of Architecture at Jagan Nath University is a five-year professional course of study leading to a Bachelor of Architecture degree. This degree is nationally accredited and recognized by all states and employers in public and private Sector. At School of Architecture of Jagan Nath University emphasis is to develop overall competencies of the students to make them true professionals. The curriculum of the school and method of education is developed to cater to demands of the industry at Global Level. Special attention is given to develop managerial skills like project management, effective communication, presentation skills, negotiation skills etc through additional non credit courses run especially for Architecture students by the School of Management of the Jagan Nath University.

The studies during the first year of the course develop your understanding of how designers make decisions and how architecture relates to the determination of our built environment. Students learn drawing skills on board and are also trained to use Computer Aided Design Soft wares for drawing. Students creative skills are honed by innovative methods used in Arts and graphics studio.

The next four years are devoted to extensive design studio work, regular site visits, expert lectures, assigned readings and real life design projects. Additional courses include the History of Architecture, Computer Applications, Mechanical and Structural Systems, and Professional practice etc.

Projects in architectural design, whether done individually or by groups, are often assigned much as a practicing architect would receive them from a client. In the design studio the functional and environmental requirements of a project are carefully studied, along with the social and visual conditions that determine the solutions. Analytical diagrams, schematic layouts and design studies are prepared in close cooperation with faculty and classmates. Models, sketches and diagrams are used to investigate aspects of design and to test the integration of all systems that are part of it-such as movement of people, site development, and systems that heat, cool and light spaces. At the same time, and with equal emphasis, students study the social, psychological and aesthetic conditions that result.

In the fourth year of study, students undertake internship with a professional Architect that enables them to meet the real world challenges immediately as they pass out. The fifth year is dedicated to studies in Professional Practice dissertation work and a design thesis project.

Facilities

Our facilities include:

Integrated campus with extensive facilities for co curricular and extra curricular activities.
A departmental library and resource centre,
Well equipped Design Studio
Lecture Halls with Audio Visual Aids
Arts and Graphics studio and exhibition halls
Computer Labs to explore the possibilities of computer-aided design,
Well-equipped work shops
Construction yard and material display yards.

Admission Eligibility

10+2 scheme of Senior School Certificate Examination or equivalent with Mathematics as subjects of examination at the 10+2 level with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
or
10+3 Diploma in Engineering (From State Board of Technical Education).
The students are required to appear in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by NIASA.

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