M.Arch-Landscape Architecture

MAR 101: DESIGN STUDIO- I : The course aims to enable students to acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge required for the practice of architecture & develop awareness in physical context about implications of limited sources in design decision making.  The Course deals with project of a large magnitude.

MAR 102: URBAN DESIGN:  The course introduces the basic elements principles and techniques of urban design so as to develop an understanding of the broader aspects and issues that bear upon the conception and design of built environment and public spaces at urban level.

MAR 103: CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE TRENDS & THEORIES:  The course focuses on developing in the students an awareness of the reasons for contemporary architectural theories.  Also enables them to acquire an in depth knowledge of contemporary architectural trends study the works of architects practicing in definable style of contemporary architecture

MAR 107: LOW COST BUILDING DESIGN AND TECHNIQUE :The aim of the subject is to introduce students to various aspects of Low Cost building design systems and techniques which can play a role in decreasing the cost of construction as well as the role of building material reflecting the architectural character of the region/ area.

MAR 111: RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING:

The course aims to make students understand importance of research in architecture and the theoretical and practical significance of research types of research in process of formulating a research plan various methods of research their applications data and simple statistical analysis interpret and infer from the data.   Also makes the student capable to understand methods of technical writing and presenting a research report.

MAR 106: ELECTIVE 1 - ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION: Introduced to the role of conservation architects types and methodology of architectural conservation with team of experts from fields related to architectural conservation.

MAR 110: ELECTIVE 2 - ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION-CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES :The idea of the  course is to make the students understand the diversity and fast paced dynamics of Architecture profession to be incorporated and adapted in Architecture Education.  Also to develop skill in the use of fundamental teaching procedures techniques and methods of teaching.

MAR 120 : ELECTIVE 3 - THEORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE :  The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with basic concepts of Landscape Architecture   and to sensitize the students with the status of landscape resources available in the world

MAL 101: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO – I: The course aims to enable students to acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge required for the practice of landscape architecture and Develop awareness in the physical context about implications of limited sources in design decision making.

MAL 102: SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING – I:The objective of this course is to familiarize the studentsSite planning process Site Survey and Appraisal and produce Landscape working drawings: Format and logical representation of information.

MAL 103: EVOLUTION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – I:The course aims to develop an analytical approach to the study of theory developing an attitude towards critique and evaluation of choices for design decisions in varied contexts of space and time. Appreciation of scale in terms of garden landscape and nature.

MAL 104: ECOLOGY ECOSYSTEMS PLANT PROCESSES AND VEGETATION: The course introduces the Plant Kingdom and attributes of different types of plant for their application in a sustainable manner.

MAL 105: GEOLOGY HYDROLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY:The course aims to familiarise the students with the data related to the landscapes their impact and effective utlisation for a successful landscape plan.

MAL 106: REMOTE SENSING LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM AND GIS:        The course introduces the concept of GIS and remote sensing and their application in Landscape Architecture.

MAL 201:LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO – II:The course aims to enable students to design Relatively large scale exercise of analysis and proposals related to Landscape of:Institutional Campuses Urban civic spaces at urban design scale and Transportation and interchange systems and complexes and Eco-Tourism projects.

MAL 202:DISSERTATION:The course requires the Student to  pursue a research with depth of inquiry criticality and logic and carry out an in-depth investigation of an area of landscape architecture that he/she is interested in. The students are guided in their work by their selected / appointed guides throughout the courses to produce an illustrative written dissertation.

MAL 203:SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING – II: The objective of this course is to familiarize the students components of Landscape Engineering and their consideration in Site Planning and Landscape design. Appraisal of site factors in large scale developments with above correlation. Use of relevant software and advanced mapping technology for analysis.

MAL 204: EVOLUTION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – II:The course is designed to familiarse the students with socio cultural impact of Industrialization and Urbanisation and to bring  an understanding of the Open Space Developments and various movements From 19th Century to present.

MAL 205: PLANTS & DESIGN: The course aims at the preparation of planting concepts planting plans and plant schedules for various scales of project.

Total Credits: 80 credits

Minimum Credits essential for the Programme:80 credits

MAL 210: DESIGN STUDIO – III (Thesis): Each student is required to select a topic for an architectural design thesis project of a large magnitude set in an urban context including site planning and landscape. The focus is on Research oriented towards establishing a strong theoretical background for the chosen subject and Application to a Landscape Planning or Landscape Design proposal with appropriate details.

MAL 211: LANDSCAPE ECONOMICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: THE course deals with the economics of Landscape Development and familiarise students with the construction administration and Implementation process and highlight the roles of a Landscape Architect.

MAL 212: LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION AND REGIONAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING: The students will learn The application of landscape planning techniques to large-scale developments such as infrastructure and power projects extractive and manufacturing industry new towns and urban extensions and developments for tourism and eco-tourism.