Academic Programme & Curriculum

Architecture, as a synthesis of arts and science, requires integration of creative ideas and constructive practices. Rizvi College of Architecture provides an inspiring academic programme in an appropriate framework for learning. It incorporates formal courses as prescribed by the Council of Architecture and the University of Mumbai as well as informal activities and interactions. Thus, learning of Architecture becomes an on-going quest for excellence.
The five-year Bachelors Degree new programme in architecture of the University of Mumbai has been organized into 5 years and 10 terms. It incorporates Design and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Science and Technologies, Practice and Management components. The dynamic academic programme ensures that while students progress from the basic to complex and from general to particular, they acquire synthesis of awareness, skills and applications. Thus each year enables students to enhance their knowledge holistically.

The College follows the guide-lines of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), the Council of Architecture (COA) and the University of Mumbai (UM) for its academic programme. It maintains a high faculty/student ratio of 1:10 as prescribed by the AICTE & COA. The Core faculty consists of senior professors and asst. professors with vision, academic and professional experience as well as young lectures with high motivation and dedication. The faculty of the College is selected for its commitment to excellence in architectural education and architectural development.



Scheme of Examination

B. ARCH New Syllabus – UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

FIRST YEAR B. ARCH. - TERM I & II
Course Code Course Title THEORY SESS. MARKS
   MARKS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
1.1 Basic Design - I - 100 100
1.2 Graphics - I - 100 -
1.3 Architectural Design - I - 100 -
1.4 Theory & Design of Structures - I 100 50 -
1.5 Theory of Design - 50 -
1.6 Architectural Building Construction - I 70 100 -
1.7 Building Materials - I 30 50 -
1.8 Creative Workshop - I - 50 -
1.9 Humanities - I 50 - -
      
SECOND YEAR B. ARCH. - TERM I & II
Course Code Course Title THEORY SESS. MARKS
   MARKS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
2.1 Architectural Design - II - 150 150
2.2 Theory & Design of Structures - II 100 50 -
2.3 Architectural Building Construction - II 70 100 -
2.4 Building Materials - II - 50 -
2.5 History of Architecture - I 100 50 -
2.6 Building Services - I 100 100 -
2.7 Climatology - I - 50 -
2.8 Surveying & Levelling - I - 100 -
2.9 Interior Design - I - 100 -
2.1 Humanities - II - 50 -
2.11 Graphics - II - 50 -
2.12 Computers - I - 50 -


THIRD YEAR B. ARCH. - TERM I & II
Course Code Course Title THEORY SESS. MARKS
   MARKS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
3.1 Architectural Design - III - 200 400
3.2 Theory & Design of Structures - III 100 50 -
3.3 Architectural Build. Construction - III 100 100 100
3.4 History of Architecture - II 100 50 -
3.5 Building Services - II 100 100 100
3.6 Quantity Surveying - I - 100 -
3.7 Specifications – I 100 - -
3.8 Working Drawing - I - 100 100
3.9 Humanities – III - 50 -
3.10 Landscape – I 100 100 -
  
FOURTH YEAR B. ARCH. - TERM I & II
Course Code Course Title THEORY SESS. MARKS
   MARKS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
4.1 Architectural Design - IV - 300 600
4.2 Theory & Design of Structures - IV 100 50 -
4.3 Architectural Bldg.Const. - IV 100 100 100
4.4 Town and Urban Planning - I 100 100 -
4.5 Building Services - III 100 100 100
4.6 Building ByeLaws - I - 50 -
4.7 Design Dissertation - I - - -
4.8 Professional Practice - I - 100 -
4.9 Electives - 100 -

FIFTH YEAR B. ARCH.
   TERM – I
Course Code

Course Title

THEORY SESS. MARKS
   MARKS INTERNAL EXTERNAL
5.1 Design Disertation - 300 600
5.2 Professional Practice - II 100 50 -
5.3 Advanced Building Construction - 150 150
5.4 Working Drawing - 100 100
  
   TERM – II
5.5 Professional Practice - - 200
5.6 Professional Training - - -