The Faculty of Architecture is a 50 year old program and has been at the forefront of production of knowledge and has created a large pool of professionals in the country that are engaged in practice and research. The Faculty offers an Undergraduate Programs of Architecture, Post-Graduate program of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, and PhD in Architecture.

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CEPT Open House
April 26th 2014
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Who is an ARCHITECT?
•Mainly engaged in design in the private realm.
•Involved in the designing townships, apartments,
airports, offices, bungalows…
• They also pursue research, advocacy and
teaching as careers.

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What does it take to be an ARCHITECT?
Ability to integrate
•Client’s requirements
•Available technology
•Site conditions
•Finance
•Aesthetics
•Societal concerns
•Functionality

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What does CEPT have to offer?
•B Arch at CEPT is a 50 year old program
•It has created a large pool of professionals in the
country that are engaged in practice and research
•Internationally recognized by universities across the
world
•Student exchange with 14 universities in different parts
of Europe, America and Australia
Bachelor of
Architecture
5 years
degree
program
B Arch

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What does it entail?
•Rigorous program
•Focused on development of skills and
concepts
•Design, technology, arts,
history
•Studio based learning

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Nature of Learning
•Year 1&2 – Development of basic architectural skills – drawing,
model making, visualization, language and communications
•Technical inputs – Building technology, structures and
environment
•1 semester internship
•Summer-winter workshops
•Final semester – ‘Capstone’ project, written dissertation
•Choice based learning
•Students choose 25% of their credits

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Career Prospects
•Graduates in leading positions at
architectural practices across the
globe
•Running successful practices
•Occupy important teaching positions
at various universities all over the
world
•Post-graduation at some of the best
universities in India and abroad

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Master of Architecture Program
•2 year course
•Architectural Design
•Urban Design
•History, Theory & Criticism
•Conservation
•Sustainable design
•Emphasis on professional skills and critical
thinking

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The Majors
•Architectural Design - the process and contexts of
architectural design
•Urban Design - the structural relationships that underlie
Indian urban conditions
•History Theory and Criticism - reflectivity and critical
engagements with built environments and architecture
•Conservation Studies - draws from history to deal with the
challenges of contemporary times
•Sustainable Design - focuses on the relationship between
design and broader aspects of environmental and
sustainable thinking.

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Nature of Learning
•3 semesters of rigorous training and
design
•Final semester – ‘Capstone’ project
Research based dissertation
•Completely choice based pedagogical
model
•Opportunity for the student to form a
unique course based on individual
interests – Majors and Minors

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Landscape Studies
•CEPT offers two courses in the field
•Master of Landscape Architecture - imparts education in
Plant and Environmental sciences, Landscape planning,
Environmental law, Design theory, Landscape engineering
and Project management.
•Master of Landscape Design - training professionals having
background in natural resources and imparts education in
landscape design, engineering techniques and planting
strategies
•New thinking, coupled with measured and relevant responses to
varying landscape situations are encouraged