CURRICULUM OF ARCHITECTURE B. ARCH (5-YEAR)
CURRICULUMOFARCHITECTUREB. ARCH (5-YEAR)(Revised 2013)HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSIONSECTOR H-9, ISLAMABADPAKISTAN
CURRICULUM DIVISION, HECProf. Dr. Mukhtar AhmedExecutive DirectorMr. Fida HussainDirector General (Acad)Mr. Rizwan ShoukatDeputy Director (Curr)Mr. Abid WahabAssistant Director (Curr)Mr. Riaz-ul-HaqueAssistant Director (Curr)2
CONTENTS1.Introduction .62.Framework for Bachelor in Architecture (5 years) .103.Scheme of Studies for Bachelor in Architecture (5 year) . .124.Detail of Courses for Bachelor in Architecture (5 year) .13Annexure – A.27Annexure – B.29Annexure – C .313
PREFACEThe curriculum, with varying definitions, is said to be a plan of theteaching-learning process that students of an academic programme arerequired to undergo. It includes objectives & learning outcomes, coursecontents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies and methods ofassessment of learning. Since knowledge in all disciplines and fields isexpanding at a fast pace and new disciplines are also emerging; it isimperative that curricula be developed and revised accordingly.University Grants Commission (UGC) was designated as the competentauthority to develop, review and revise curricula beyond Class-XII videSection 3, Sub-Section 2 (ii), Act of Parliament No. X of 1976 titled“Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and Maintenance ofStandard of Education”. With the repeal of UGC Act, the same functionwas assigned to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under itsOrdinance of 2002, Section 10, Sub-Section 1 (v).In compliance with the above provisions, the Curriculum Division of HECundertakes the revision of curricula after every three years throughrespective National Curriculum Revision Committees (NCRCs) whichconsist of eminent professors and researchers of relevant fields frompublic and private sector universities, R&D organizations, councils,industry and civil society by seeking nominations from theirorganizations.In order to impart quality education which is at par with internationalstandards, HEC NCRCs have developed unified templates as guidelinesfor the development and revision of curricula in the disciplines of BasicSciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture andEngineering in 2007 and 2009.It is hoped that this curriculum document, prepared by the respectiveNCRC’s, would serve the purpose of meeting our national, social andeconomic needs, and it would also provide the level of competencyspecified in Pakistan Qualification Framework to make it compatible withinternational educational standards. The curriculum is also placed on thewebsite of HEC (www.hec.gov.pk).(Fida Hussain)Director General (Academics)4
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ATIONCOLLECTIONOF RECCURRI.INDRAFTSTAGEFINALSTAGEFOLLOW UPSTUDYAPPRAISAL OF1STDRAFTBY EXP.OFFINALIZCOL./UNATIONIVOFDRAFTBY CRCPREP.OFFINALCURRI.QUESTIONNAIREINCORPORATION OFREC. OFV.C.C.COMMENTSCONS.OF CRC.PREP.OFDRAFTBY CRCAPPROVAL OFCURRI.BYV.C.C.Abbreviations Used:CRC.Curriculum Revision CommitteeVCC.ViceChancellor’sSTAGEIVPRINTING sitiesPREP.PreparationREC.Recommendations5
INTRODUCTIONMINUTES OF THE FINAL MEETING OF HEC NATIONALCURRICULUM REVISION COMMITTEE ONARCHITECTURE HELD AT HEC REGIONAL CENTRE,LAHORE FROM JUNE 17-19, 2013The Final meeting of National Curriculum Revision Committee(NCRC) in the discipline of Architecture was held from June 17-19, 2013at HEC Regional Centre, Lahore to finalize the preliminary draftcurriculum of Architecture (B.Arch. 5-Year) and make recommendationsfor the promotion and development of the discipline. The followingmembers attended the meeting:1.2.3.4.5.6.Dr. Anis Ahmad Siddiqi asProfessor & Head of DepartmentArchitecture College of Arts & DesignUniversity of Punjab, Lahore.Dr. Khalid Waseem Bajwa asProfessor & Head of DepartmentDepartment of Architecture and DesignCOMSATS Institute of Information Technology(CIIT), Lahore.Dr. Neelum NazProfessor & Head of DepartmentDepartment of ArchitectureUniversity of Engineering and TechnologyLahore.Dr. Gulzar HaiderProfessor & DeanSchool of ArchitectureBeacon house National University, Lahore.Mr. Muhammad KhalidAssociate ProfessorDepartment of ArchitectureCECOS University of IT & Emerging SciencesPeshawar.Ms. Azra ZaighamVice President (A&P)(Nominee of Pakistan Council of Architects &Town Planners) NESPAK, Lahore.6ConvenerSecretary
7.Mrs. Naushaba AzharProgram Manager& Head of DepartmentDepartment of ArchitectureThe Superior College,Lahore.8. Ms. Yasira Naeem PashaAssistant Professor& ChairpersonDepartment of Architecture & Planning DawoodCollege of Engineering and TechnologyKarachi.9. Dr. Anita KapadiaAssistant ProfessorSchool of Art Design and ArchitectureNational University of Science & TechnologyIslamabad.10. Mr. Adil Nazir,Principal Arch,NESPAK House, 9-C, Block N, Model TownLahore.11. Mr. Usman Maqsood Mirza,Lecturer,Architecture College of Arts & DesignUniversity of Punjab, Lahore.12. Ms. Maira Khan,Lecturer,Architecture College of Arts & DesignUniversity of Punjab, Lahore.2.The Following members of the NCRC could not attend themeeting due to their official/personal engagement:1.2.3.Dr. Ali Akbar HusainProfessor & Head of DepartmentDepartment of ArchitectureIndus valley School of Art and ArchitectureKarachi.Ms. Fariha Amjad UbaidAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Architecture & PlanningNED University of Engineering & TechnologyKarachi.Mr. Muhammad Ashraf ShanjerMember PCATPPakistan Council of Architects & Town PlannersKarachi.7
4.5.Mr. Shabbir Ullah QureshiChairmanDepartment of ArchitectureNWFP University of Engineering & TechnologyAbbottabad Campus,Abbottabad.Mr. Hussain RazaRaza AssociatesGulberg-III, Kalma Chowk, Lahore.3.The meeting started with recitation of Verses from the HolyQuran by Mr. Muhammad Khalid. Mr. Nazeer Hussain, Director HECRC, Lahore on behalf of the Chairperson and the Executive DirectorHEC welcomed the participants and thanked all the members of thecommittee for sparing their precious time to participate in the meeting.He further added that their efforts will go a long way in developingworkable, useful and comprehensive five year degree program inArchitecture. He briefed the participants on the aims and objectives ofthe meeting with a particular focus on revising 2008 Architecturecurriculum so as to make it compatible with international standards anddemands as well as ensuring the uniformity of academic standard withinthe country.4.Dr. Anis Ahmad Siddiqi, Professor/HOD, Architecture College ofArts & Design, University of Punjab, Lahore as Convener thanked themembers for their participation. Mr. Riaz-ul-Haque, Assistant Director,HEC then requested the Convener of the Committee to conveneproceedings of all technical sessions of the meeting for three days.5.The Committee reviewed and discussed the curriculum ofArchitecture, prepared in its preliminary meeting held on November 1921, 2012, in detail taking into account various suggestion input bymembers.6.The Committee considered the inputs given by the variousmembers and after detailed discussion incorporated their suggestions inthe draft curriculum. The Committee, after three days deliberations,achieved the following objectives:1.2.Reviewed and finalized the draft curriculum for BachelorStudies (BS 5-year) in the discipline of Architecture soas to bring it at par with international standards.Incorporated latest reading & writing material againsteach course.8
3.4.Brought uniformity and developed minimum baselinecourses in each and every course of study.Made recommendations for promotion/development ofthe discipline.7.The Convener of the NCRC thanked the members for their inputin revising curriculum keeping in view the requirement of the country andto make it more practical competitive and effective.8.Mr. Riaz-ul-Haque, Assistant Director, Curriculum HEC thankedthe Convener and all the members of the committee, on behalf of Mr.Fida Hussain, Director General (Academics), HEC who could not attendthe meeting due to official engagements, for sparing precious time andfor their quality contribution towards finalization of the preliminary draftcurriculum in the discipline of Architecture. The committee appreciatedthe efforts made by the officials of HEC and of HEC Regional CenterLahore, for providing local hospitality.9.The meeting ended with vote of thanks to and from the chair.9
FRAMEWORK FOR BACHELOR INARCHITECTURE (5 YEAR)Architectural education needs are different for different regions withinPakistan. This curriculum provides a broad outline and framework ofknowledge areas with a built-in flexibility for it to be adapted bydifferent schools of architecture according to their specific needs.Institutes/Schools/Universities are advised to follow PCATP studioguidelines/policies for architectural design studios and dissertation/thesisrequirements for final year thesis.The proposed template is for individual Institute/School/Department tointerpret it in view of their ideology and broad objectives of theirarchitectural education.ABCDSTUDIOS /WORKSHOPSALLIEDSCIENCES OFESSIONAL PRACTICEANDCOMMUNICATION TOOLS Can beofferedeither asindependentcourse or incombinationLecture /PracticeBasedLearningCr. Hrs. Requiredofferings byallinstitutionsLecture /SeminarBasedLearningArchitectureStudio52 Materials andConstruction8History of8ArchitectureVisual6Communicationand MediaFocus Studio10 Energy andEnvironment4Theory of4ArchitectureDigital Tools for 4ArchitectsThesis20 Structures forArchitects4Architecture 2in PakistanArchitecturalResearchMethods2UrbanDesign s2Technical4English andCreative WritingIslamicStudies2Semester Load:17-18 Cr. Hrs Lecture /Practice BasedLearningCr. Hrs.Project BasedGuideline:LearningTotal Cr. Hrs.augmentedrequired forgraduation: 170 by focusedlectures /– 180 Cr. HrsseminarsBuilding Services 6and SystemsNomenclature can varyprovidedcoursecontents arecovered822210Cr .Hrs.CORECOURSESKNOWLEDGE AREAS20Cr. Hrs.COURSESTATUS18
OPTIONAL / ELECTIVE COURSESOptional: Selected and offered by the institution as mandatory for thestudentsElective: Offered by the institution and selected by the students List is a suggestion and in no way finiteCan be offered either as independent course or in combination orextension of core course contentsSpace, Place & EnvironmentSpace and PowerEnvironmental PsychologyHistory of IdeasVernacular Architecture of Indian Sub-ContinentCulture and ArchitecturePopular CultureCultural HeritageConservation TechniquesSonic / Visual / Olfactory and other ScapesAesthetics and AppreciationFine ArtsArchitectonicsGeometry and ProportionsTalking (writing) DesignMathematics For ArchitectsBio-MimicryAdvanced Computer Applications For ArchitectsDigital Technologies and DesignArchitectural SignageAdvanced Architectural Presentation TechniquesBuilding CraftsCalligraphic ArtsModel-Making For ArchitectsArchitectural PhotographyUrban DesignUrban PlanningUrban DevelopmentHuman Settlement / HousingLow Income HousingParticipatory DesignSustainable DesignLandscape ArchitectureIndo-Islamic Gardens & LandscapesLandscape DesignDesign For Special UsersDesign For Disaster RiskEnvironmental Impact AnalysisDisaster Risk ManagementSurveying and LevellingGIS For ArchitectsBuilding EconomicsProject Planning And ManagementReal Estate/ Facility ManagementSpecifications And Quantity SurveyingStage and Set DesignInterior Architecture11
SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR BACHELOR INARCHITECTURE (5 YEAR)Notes: One credit hour for theory courses means contact of 50-60minutes each week throughout the semester. One credit hour for studio/workshop courses means 100-120minutes each week throughout the semester. A six week (summer) internship at the end of 3rd year or 4th yearis recommended. rsitiesshould arrange frequent study tours up and down the country forthe student to acquaint themselves of the conditions in all regionof the country.Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)Foundation Studio–I6 (1,5,11)History of Architecture–I2 (2,0,2)Pakistan Studies2 (2,0,2)Islamic Studies2 (2,0,2)Visual Communication–I2 (1,1,3)English–I (Functional English)2 (2,0,2)Sub-Total 16 (10,6,22)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 2Semester-I123456Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)Foundation Studio–II6 (1,5,11)History of Architecture–II2 (2,0,2)Visual Communication–II2 (1,1,3)English–II (Communication Skills)2 (2,0,2)Materials and Construction–I2 (1,1,3)Energy and Environment–I2 (2,0,2)Sub-Total 16 (9,7,23)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 2Semester–II123456Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)8 (1,7,15)2 (1,1,3)Semester–III1 Architectural Studio–III2 Materials and Construction–II12
3456Energy and Environment–IIStructures for Architects–IHistory of Architecture–IIIVisual Communication–III2 (2,0,2)2 (2,0,2)2 (2,0,2)2 (1,1,3)Sub-Total 18 (9,9,27)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 0Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)Architectural Studio–IV8 (1,7,15)Materials and Construction–III2 (1,1,3)Structures for Architects–II2 (2,0,2)Building Services and Systems–I2 (1,1,3)History of Architecture–IV2 (2,0,2)Digital Tools for Architects–I2 (0,2,4)Sub-Total 18 (7,11,29)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 0Semester–IV123456Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)Architectural Studio–V8 (1,7,15)Materials and Construction–IV2 (1,1,3)Building Services and Systems–II2 (1,1,3)Theory of Architecture–I2 (2,0,2)Digital Tools for Architects–II2 (0,2,4)Sub-Total 16 (5,11,27)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 2Semester–V12345Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)Architectural Studio–VI8 (1,7,15)Building Services and Systems–III2 (1,1,3)Theory of Architecture–II2 (2,0,2)Architecture in Pakistan2 (2,0,2)Sub-Total 14 (6,8,22)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 4Semester–VI123413
Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)1 Architectural Studio–VII8 (1,7,15)2 Urban Design2 (2,0,2)Sub-Total 10 (3,7,17)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 8Semester – VIISemester–VIIIArchitectural Studio–VIII (Focus Studio:1 Urban Design / Landscape / Interior Design /Culture & Identity)2 Architectural Research MethodsSub-TotalOptional / Elective (Possibility)Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)10 (2,8,18)2 (2,0,2)12 (4,8,20)6Credit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)1 Thesis Design–I8 (1,7,15)2 Professional Practice2 (2,0,2)Sub-Total 10 (3,7,17)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 6Semester–IXCredit Hours(Theory,Practice,Contact Hours)1 Thesis Design–II12 (0,12,24)Sub-Total 12 (0,12,24)Optional / Elective (Possibility) 2Semester–XA. Studios / WorkshopsB. Allied Sciences and TechnologiesC. History, Theory and Critical AnalysisD. Professional Practice and CommunicationToolsTOTAL CORE COURSESTOTAL OPTIONAL / ELECTIVE COURSESTOTAL1482 (10,74,158)22 (15,7,29)20 (20,0,20)18 (11,7,25)142 (56,88,232)32174
DETAIL OF COURSES FOR BACHELOR INARCHITECTURE (5-YEAR)A. STUDIOS / WORKSHOPSTITLE OFCOURSEFoundation Studio / Architecture Studio / FocusStudioTOTAL CREDIT82HOURSPREREQUISITECourses shall form a stream and each precedingcourse shall be a pre-requisite for the next course inline.NOTESArchitecture is a pro-active force to conceptualize,design and realize built environments of all scales.The production of architecture is holistic in nature, andhas always been a juncture for compounding ofrelevant and pertinent disciplines. As a manifestationof cultural, historical and theoretical influences,architecture is a complex phenomenon and todayoccupies the diagonal of many more knowledge fieldsthan it used to be understood. This realization asks forrethinking design education, especially focus of thedesign studios and studio pedagogy, to address thedemands for freshness and contemporary relevance.It demands linking multiple analyses of theory andpractice, manifested in directionality of thearchitectural design studios that engage in a holisticapproach to design direction, nurturing sensitivitytowards programmatic, historical, cultural, and societalneeds.The challenge to steer a studio is thus latent in howthe project / exercise is introduced and unfolded bythe studio instructor. It requires developing projectwrite-ups as setting up of a challenge and thereforemore than a list of requirements. As studio instructors,the writing and conduct of design exercises holdsextreme importance in order to clearly realize whatshould / can be achieved. As an agent of enlightening,the studio instructor has to have peculiar qualities: aquest for finding new ways of architectural genesis byhaving a strong lateral and cross disciplinary readingof the field; perceptiveness for experimentation; and15
ability to ask and respond to hard and toughquestions. The studio instructors must demonstrateachievement in teaching through their ability to arousecuriosity in and stimulate creative work by students,and capacity to develop relationships between thetopics being addressed in the design studio and thebroader field of architecture. In addition, specialattention to Explorative, Conceptual, Schematic andArchitectural Drawings is needed in helping studentsto develop sensitivity towards drawings both asapparatus for design and for technical communication.Teacher student ratio should be no more than 1:15,recommended is 1:12.COURSEOBJECTIVEYEAR ONESEMESTER 1AND 2COURSEOUTLINEYEAR ONESEMESTER 1AND 2Re-Rooting of Minds Triggering CreativeAttentivenessThe core objective of the first year is to acknowledgethat the entering student has everyday livingexperiences of the designed (built) environmentsincluding that of designed objects (ranging from smallscale artefacts to larger products). The first year studiocourses take these experiences of the everyday as aresource to raise creative consciousness of thestudents. Re-Rooting of Minds refers to theacademic process of strengthening ties with theeveryday in order to trigger creative attentivenessfor “seeing” that can generate an urge forexcellence. COURSEOBJECTIVEYEAR TWOSEMESTER 3Creative Awakening – Knowing the“Worlds” around usCreative Observation – Analysing the“Worlds” around usCreative Expressions – Remaking the“Worlds” around usSensibility towards Creative ProcessAnalytical AttitudeAbility to Communicate (Architectural) IdeasPlacing of Designed Object in Pre-ExistingEnvironments Determinants of DesignBuilding on the Creative Consciousness /Attentiveness raised in the first year, the second yeardefines the Architectural Demands of Design16
Thinking, Design Process and Design Solution. Itacknowledges that architectural design continuouslyattends to intuitive as well as rational analysis andsynthesis.AND 4COURSEOUTLINE Deepening of Creative Understanding with respect to:YEAR TWOSEMESTER 3AND 4 COURSEOUTCOME YEAR TWOSEMESTER 3 AND 4COURSEOBJECTIVEUnderstanding of Design Process involving Intuitiveand Rational responsesUnderstanding Explorative and CommunicativeDrawingsAttention to Scale and SizePragmatic Cognizance of ArchitectureWhile the second year focuses on developing theability to handle exploration and convergence as thebasics of architectural design in terms of architecturalanalysis and synthesis of idea, the third year aims tofurther the design skills to a stage where thearchitectural intents are resolved and becomecommunicative. Design needs to be resolvedcontextually, conceptually and programmatically. Theconceptual basis for design can have a backgrounddrawn from one or
LAHORE FROM JUNE 17-19, 2013 The Final meeting of National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC) in the discipline of Architecture was held from June 17-19, 2013 at HEC Regional Centre, Lahore to finalize the preliminary draft curriculum of Architecture (B.Arch. 5-Year) and make recommendations
ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK M.Arch MS.Arch —IO MS.Arch—D EC MS.Arch—HC MS.Arch—UB MS.Arch —EBT. . Graduate Program Coordinator Amy Moraga CAPLA Room 101 amoraga@email.arizona.edu 520.621.9819 Program Chair (through May 2017) Associate Professor
arch bar was higher cost than Erich arch bar. Conclusion: Smart Lock Hybrid arch bar was a perfect choice as an alternative to the traditional Erich arch bar for treatment of mandibular fractures. Smart Lock Hybrid arch bars offer a lot of advantages over traditional Erich arch bars
Erich arch bars are the most commonly used type of MMF and are considered the gold standard. However, the application of Erich arch bars is time-consuming and requires the presence of teeth. Intermaxillary fixation screws and IVY loops are alternative approaches that may also be used. The hybrid arch bar system developed by Stryker isFile Size: 557KBPage Count: 8
Septimius _Severus Arch: the Triumphal Arch commemorating Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor between 193-211 A.D. . is Second Century . the arch is the beginning a long thoroughfare in the southern end of Forum area and going right up to similar arch at the other end . Constantine's Arch near the Colosseum.
ARCH 121 – INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE I LECTURE NOTES: WEEK 1 - Introduction: Definition of Architecture and the Architect: 1. Definition of Architecture Architecture could be basically defined as ‘the art and science of designing and constructing buildings’. As a word, ‘architecture’ can carry several other meanings, such as: 1.
Part III ARCH 3313, covers modern architecture from the mid-nineteenth century to present day. Part III focuses on the search for new systems of architecture free of historical tradition. Part III emphasizes the contribution of Architecture to 20th century theories of the Modern and Postmodern conditions. Course Purpose
1 ARCH 503: Section 2 Research Methods in Architecture: Studies in Social Justice and Architecture Dr. Karen Keddy Spring semester, 2014 Classes: Wednesday afternoon: 1:00pm to 3:40pm Classroom: AB403 - Architecture Conference Room Office: AB 434, Department of Architecture Office Hours: Tuesday / Thursday: 2:00 to 3:15pm OR talk to me after class OR make an appointment OR catch me in the .
(half serious, half playful) Yes – except for last summer, when you never came near me –Sheila (Act 1) Suggesting that she doesn [t fully trust him, despite the fact that theyre going to be married soon, but again shows how she is childish, and relatively light-hearted, as she is still half playful [ even in something which could be seen as quite serious. men with important work to do .
