Course Modules
This diploma course is divided into 3 main semesters, each comprising several modules, covering comprehensive training in architecture and interior design.
Semester 1: Foundations of Architecture and Interior Design
Start your architectural and interior design journey by exploring essential theories and principles. Learn the basics of architecture, interior design, and how Vaastu principles can influence modern design practices.
Modules:
- Architectural Theory & Design
- Introduction to Architectural Theories
- Understanding key architectural theories that have shaped the discipline.
- Exploring various theoretical frameworks and their applications in design.
- Historical Contexts and Influences
- Examining the historical evolution of architecture.
- Analyzing the impact of historical events, cultures, and movements on architectural styles.
- Contemporary Design Practices
- Exploring modern design trends and approaches.
- Studying contemporary architectural practices, including sustainable design, innovative materials, and digital technologies.
- Tiles Calculation Formula
- Learning the formula for calculating the perfect no. of tiles that will be required for a given area.Â
- Applying the tile calculation formula to estimate tile quantities for flooring and wall tiling projects.
- Difference between Running Feet and Square Feet
- Differentiating between running feet (linear feet) and square feet.
- Understanding when and how to use each measurement unit in construction and interior design projects.
- Civil Construction Basic Knowledge
- Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of civil construction.
- Exploring basic terminology, materials, methods, and techniques used in civil engineering and construction projects.
- Convert Feet to Inches
- Learning the conversion factor and method to convert feet to inches.
- Applying the conversion formula to convert measurements from feet to inches in construction drawings and calculations.
- Wall Plaster Calculation
- Understanding the process of calculating the quantity of plaster required for wall surfaces.
- Applying the plaster calculation formula to estimate the amount of plaster needed for a given area.
- Wall Plaster Thickness
- Exploring the importance of wall plaster thickness in construction.
- Learning how to determine the appropriate plaster thickness based on the type of wall and desired finish.
- Difference between Cubic Feet and Square Feet
- Get to know about the major difference lying between the Cubic and Square feets.Â
- Understanding when to use cubic feet and square feet in construction and volume calculations.
- Steel Bar Weight Formula
- Learning the formula to calculate the weight of steel bars.
- Applying the steel bar weight formula to determine the weight of reinforcement bars used in construction.
- Read Levels in Drawings
- Understanding how to read and interpret levels in construction drawings.
- Learning how to identify elevation and height references in architectural and engineering drawings.
- RFI & MIR in Construction
- Explaining the concepts of Request for Information (RFI) and Material Inspection Request (MIR) in construction.
- Understanding the purposes and procedures involved in submitting and processing RFI and MIR documents.
- How to Calculate Plot Area
- Learning the methods to calculate the area of a plot or land parcel.
- Applying different techniques such as geometric formulas or software tools to determine plot area accurately.
- Concrete Calculation
- Understanding the process of calculating concrete volume for construction projects.
- Learning the concrete calculation formula to estimate the quantity of concrete needed for slabs, beams, and columns.
- Types of Cement
- Learn and understand the important types coming for the cement in the construction line. Get to know about the types like: Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), and more.
- Understanding the characteristics, applications, and advantages of each type of cement.
- OPC Cement vs PPC Cement
- Comparing Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in terms of composition, properties, and uses.
- Understanding the differences and selecting the appropriate cement type for specific construction requirements.
- Brick Calculation in Wall
- Learning how to calculate the number of bricks required for a wall construction project.
- Applying the brick calculation formula to estimate the quantity of bricks based on wall dimensions and bond patterns.
- Steel Calculation for Slab
- Understanding the process of calculating steel reinforcement quantity for slab construction.
- Learning the steel calculation formula to determine the amount of reinforcement bars needed for slab reinforcement.
- Quantity of Cement and Sand in Plaster
- Learn about the methods and ratios being used in the industry to take out the amount or value of sand or cement required in the process of plastering.Â
- Applying the plastering material calculation formula to estimate cement and sand quantities for plaster work.
- Shuttering Plywood Calculation
- Exploring the method to calculate the quantity of shuttering plywood for formwork.
- Understanding how to determine the required area of plywood sheets for concrete formwork.
2. Interior Design: Principles & Practice
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Get to know everything from fundamentals to the inner components of interior designing.
- Exploring spatial relationships, proportion, balance, and rhythm in interior spaces.
- Space Planning and Aesthetics
- Learning effective space planning techniques for residential and commercial interiors.
- Studying principles of aesthetics and how to create visually appealing interior environments.
- Functional and Ergonomic Design
- Exploring the importance of functionality and ergonomics in interior design.
- Understanding how to design spaces that are practical, efficient, and user-friendly.
3. Vaastu in Architecture and Interiors
- Principles of Vaastu Shastra
- Introduction to the ancient Indian science of Vaastu Shastra.
- Understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of Vaastu.
- Application of Vaastu in Modern Design
- Covering the practices to apply the traditional Vastu principles in the current modern era with architecture and interior projects.
- Studying the practical implementation of Vaastu guidelines in modern living and working spaces.
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Analyzing real-life case studies to understand the application of Vaastu principles.
- Engaging in practical exercises to apply Vaastu concepts to design projects.
4. Drafting
- Manual Drafting Techniques
- Learning fundamental drafting techniques by hand.
- Understanding architectural drafting tools, linework, and drafting conventions.
- Introduction to Visual Grammar and Perspective Study
- Exploring the principles of visual grammar and composition in architectural drawing.
- Studying perspective techniques to create accurate and compelling architectural illustrations.
- Basics of Commercial Art
- Introduction to commercial art techniques used in architectural drafting.
- Learning graphic representation methods for architectural drawings and presentations.
Semester 2: Digital CAD Tools and Techniques
Under this semester, students will be setting their hands on the top in-demand CAD tools and techniques mentioned below in the form of the modules.
Modules:
- AutoCAD: Basics and Intermediate Techniques
- Introduction to AutoCAD interface and workspace.
- Basic drafting tools and commands.
- Intermediate techniques for creating and editing drawings.
2. Photoshop for Architectural Rendering
- Introduction to Photoshop tools and functions.
- Techniques for enhancing architectural drawings and renderings.
- Creating realistic textures, materials, and lighting effects.
3. SketchUp for 3D Modelling
- Basics of 3D modelling in SketchUp.
- Creating architectural models, including buildings, interiors, and landscapes.
- Texturing, rendering, and presenting 3D models.
4. Revit Structure & MEP
Revit MEP
- Introduction to Revit Structure
- Overview of the Revit Structure interface and workflow.
- Understanding the basic elements of a structural model.
- Defining Structural Plans and Floor Levels
- Setting up structural plans and floor levels in Revit.
- Creating and managing different levels for the structural model.
- Defining Structural Grid Lines and Editing
- Creating and modifying structural grid lines in Revit.
- Dimensioning and editing structural grid lines for precise alignment.
- Defining Structural Materials Properties
- Assigning material properties to structural elements in Revit.
- Managing and editing material properties for beams, columns, and slabs.
- Defining Beam, Column, Slab Section
- Creating and customizing beam, column, and slab sections in Revit.
- Specifying dimensions, materials, and other properties for structural elements.
- Defining Load Cases in Revit
- Setting up and defining load cases for structural analysis in Revit.
- Assigning loads to different load cases and combinations.
- Drawing Structural Beams in Revit
- Creating structural beams using Revit’s beam tools.
- Placing, editing, and modifying beam elements for the structural model.
- Modifying and Replicating Beam-Column Model
- Editing and replicating beam-column models in Revit.
- Using copy, mirror, and array tools to replicate structural elements.
- Drawing Structural Slabs
- Creating structural slabs using Revit’s slab tools.
- Defining slab properties, thickness, and reinforcement details.
- Drawing Structural Isolated Footings
- Creating isolated footings for structural support in Revit.
- Defining footing dimensions, depth, and reinforcement requirements.
- Drawing Structural Combined Footings
- Designing combined footings to support multiple columns in Revit.
- Creating combined footing geometry, reinforcement, and detailing.
- Drawing Structural Pile Caps
- Creating pile caps for transferring loads from multiple piles to columns.
- Defining pile cap geometry, reinforcement, and detailing in Revit.
- Assigning Load on Building
- Assigning loads to structural elements and building components in Revit.
- Specifying dead loads, live loads, and other load types for structural analysis.
- Rebar in Footing
- Adding reinforcement bars (rebar) to structural footings in Revit.
- Defining rebar layouts, sizes, spacing, and detailing.
- Reinforcement Detailing of Foundation
- Detailing reinforcement for structural foundations in Revit.
- Creating reinforcement schedules, tags, and annotations for foundation elements.
- Reinforcement Detailing of Column
- Detailing reinforcement for structural columns in Revit.
- Creating reinforcement schedules, tags, and annotations for column elements.
- Reinforcement Detailing of Beam
- Detailing reinforcement for structural beams in Revit.
- Creating reinforcement schedules, tags, and annotations for beam elements.
- Drawing Structural Plans Floor Level and Structural Grid Line
- Creating and finalizing structural plans based on floor levels and grid lines.
- Ensuring proper alignment, dimensioning, and documentation of structural plans.
Revit MEP
- Introduction to Revit MEP
- Overview of the Revit MEP interface and functionalities.
- Understand the role played by Revit MEP in Building Services Design.
- Linking Architecture Model
- Linking the architectural model to the MEP project in Revit.
- Managing and coordinating the architectural and MEP models.
- Creating Spaces in HVAC Project
- Creating and defining spaces for HVAC design in Revit MEP.
- Specifying space boundaries, properties, and requirements.
- Creating Mechanical Equipment
- Adding mechanical equipment such as air handling units, chillers, and boilers.
- Specifying equipment properties, capacities, and connections.
- Create Air Terminals
- Placing air terminals for HVAC distribution in Revit MEP.
- Configuring air terminal properties, types, and locations.
- Create Supply & Return Duct
- Designing supply and return duct systems in Revit MEP.
- Routing ductwork, specifying sizes, and connecting to air terminals.
- Create Duct System
- Creating duct systems for HVAC distribution in Revit MEP.
- Defining duct properties, layouts, and connections.
- Create Flex Duct
- Adding flexible duct elements to the HVAC system in Revit MEP.
- Specifying flex duct properties, lengths, and configurations.
- Create Duct Accessories
- Placing duct accessories such as dampers, diffusers, and grilles.
- Configuring duct accessory properties and connections.
- Create Zones & Heat Cooling Load
- Defining thermal zones and calculating heating and cooling loads in Revit MEP.
- Assigning spaces to zones and specifying load calculation parameters.
- Tagging Ducts & Other Elements
- Tagging and annotating ducts, equipment, and other MEP elements in Revit.
- Creating custom tags and annotations for clear documentation.
- Estimation For Complete Project
- Performing quantity takeoff and cost estimation for the complete MEP project.
- Generating schedules, reports, and documentation for project estimation.
- Create Enlarged Details
- Creating enlarged details and section views for complex MEP elements.
- Detailing ductwork, piping, and equipment connections in enlarged views.
- Create Hydronic Pipes
- Designing hydronic piping systems for heating and cooling distribution.
- Routing pipes, specifying pipe sizes, and connecting to mechanical equipment.
- Print In Revit
- Setting up printing and plotting configurations in Revit MEP.
- Generating hard copies and PDFs of MEP drawings, schedules, and documentation.
5. Advanced CAD Applications
- Autodesk Revit Architecture: Advanced Features
- Advanced modelling techniques in Revit Architecture.
- Customizing families and components.
- Advanced detailing, annotation, and documentation tools.
- Autodesk 3Ds Max: Modelling and Animation
- Introduction to 3Ds Max interface and workspace.
- Learn to make models for architecture and interior designing
- Animation techniques for creating walkthroughs and flyovers.
- V-Ray: Rendering Techniques
- Advanced rendering techniques using V-Ray.
- Setting up realistic lighting and materials.
- Optimizing render settings for high-quality output.
- Lumion: Visualization and Presentation
- Introduction to Lumion interface and tools.
- Creating realistic visualizations and animations.
- Presenting architectural designs in compelling and interactive ways.
6. Premiere Pro
- Basics of Video Editing
- Introduction to Premiere Pro interface and basic editing tools.
- Importing, organizing, and trimming video clips.
- Adding transitions, effects, and titles to video projects.
- Creating Design Presentations
- Incorporating architectural renderings, 3D models, and animations into video presentations.
- Creating engaging and informative design presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Enhancing Architectural Visualizations with Video
- Techniques for enhancing architectural visualizations with video editing.
- Creating cinematic effects, motion graphics, and visual effects.
- Exporting and sharing architectural videos for various platforms.
Semester 3: Professional Practice and Project Execution
The third and last semester covers what is the most crucial part of the course and that is working on live projects, their management, portfolio development, and much more to set your career in the world of architecture and interior designing.
Modules:
- Publishing, Costing, Material, and Management of Projects
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- Project Management Techniques
- Material Selection and Costing
- Documentation and Publishing
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- Comprehensive Design Projects
- Real-world Problem Solving
- Integration of Learned Skills
- Internships and Live Projects
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- On-the-Job Training
- Industry Exposure and Experience
- Working on Live Architectural and Interior Design Projects
- Portfolio Development and Placement Assistance
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- Creating a Professional Portfolio
- Resume Building and Interview Preparation
- Job Placement Assistance and Career Guidance
Please note: Drafting sessions are available in classroom mode only.
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