Traditional Architecture detailed syllabus for Architecture (Arch) for 2015 revision curriculum has been taken from the SITTTRs official website and presented for the Arch students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Architecture 6th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Arch 6th Sem 2015 revision scheme. The detailed syllabus of traditional architecture is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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MODULE I: Principles of vastuvidya
Introduction-Meaning of the word vastu with respect to context – Definition of the term “Vastu” -classification of vastu-bhumi,harmyadi vastu,paryankadivastu-concept of brahmanda and pindanda- concept of univerce-concept of prakriti and purusha-modern context- resource materials and authors-origin and development of Vastu Sastra through centuries-development of Indian architecture-factors influenced the development of kerala architecture-Categorization of silpins and their responsibilities-sthapathi,sutragrahi,vardhaki and takshaka- meaning of the term Tachan,Perumthachan and Thachusasthram.
MODULE- II: Characterization of land and measurement system
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MODULE- III Know proportioning system used in vastuvidya
Perimeter as the significant measurement of any object – its relevance.-Ayadishadvaragam -and their characteristics – the concept of yoni – its significance in planning-Proportions of width and length -gunamsa – importance of perimeter in the design of buildings-technical explanation.-Different types of plots according to size – Kshudrakshetram, Alpakshethram etc – Minimum width of each type – Division of large and very large plots – locating buildings in smaller plots.
MODULE -IV
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Reference Books:
- Architecture Manasara (tr) – Dr.P.K. Acharya – 7 volumes
- Mayamata (tr) Bruno Dagens
- Manushyalaya Chandrika Bhastyam – (tr) – Dr. Achuthan & Dr. Balagopalan T.S. Prabhu
- Vastuvidya Pravisika – Dr. Achuthan & Dr. Balagopalan T.S. Prabhu
- Traditional Residential forms of Malabar Coast – Dr. Ashalath Thampruan
- Vastuvidhanadipika – Dr. Achuthan & Dr. Balagopalan T.S. Prabhu
- Temples of Kerala – HC Sircar
- Temples of Kerala – Soudaa Rajan
- Temples of Kerala – Sri,. Jayakumar
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Architecture, 2015 revision curriculum do visit Arch 6th Sem subject syllabuses for 2015 revision.
To see the syllabus of all other branches of diploma 2015 revision curriculum do visit all branches of SITTTR diploma 2015 revision.