“Architecture is the scientific art of making structure express ideas. Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over materials, methods, and men to put man into possession of his own earth. Architecture is man’s great sense of himself embodied in a world of his own making. It may rise as high in quality only as its source because great art is great life.”
—Frank Lloyd Wright, from the Architectural Forum
“It is about creating buildings and spaces that inspire us, that help us do our jobs, that bring us together, and that become, at their best, works of art that we can move through and live in. And in the end, that is why architecture can be considered the most democratic of art forms.”
—Barack Obama, Pritzker Ceremony Speech
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) is a five years undergraduate program which can be started after 10+2 with minimum 50% marks. This course is designed to produce licensed and professional architects who are authorized to do private constructions and government constructions.
B. Arch. is a technical course study which mainly focuses on the development of the skills which are required to become an Architect. Students learn the process of construction of commercial buildings, malls, complexes, highways construction and civil construction by applying their innovative ideas and analytical skills. It also includes the theory and practice of designing process and as well as the commercial drawing techniques.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
The duration of the course is 5 years and to get admission into B.Arch. the student must be fulfilled the following conditions:
- 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks along with compulsory subject of mathematics.
- 10th + 3 year’s diploma in any stream from a recognized university/ board/ institution.
- Cleared NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) with the 80% marks conducted by Council of Architecture
NATA
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.
The test of NATA is conducted in two parts respectively. Part A comprises of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) to be answered online and Part B will be answered on A4 size drawing sheets.
Part A : Mathematics (20 Questions) 20 x 2 40 General Aptitude (40 Questions) 40 x 2 80
Part B : Drawing (2 Questions) 2 x 40 80
The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects-
- Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner;
- Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings;
- Sense of perspective drawing;
- Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form;
- Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms;
- Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition;
- Understanding of scale and proportions;
- Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
- Understanding of scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms and elements, aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast.
- Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory.
- Drawing of patterns – both geometrical and abstract.
- Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes.
- Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects.
- Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms.
- Perspective drawing, Sketching of urbanscape and landscape, Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory.
CHINTAN DAVE CENTRE
Chintan Dave Centre understands the depth of coaching with strong foundations and the centre takes full responsibility of its every student to make sure the learning is rooted deeply within every individual.
Architecture is a simple yet complex process to understand and requires dedicated efforts towards its learning.
Chintan Dave Centre ensures this in detail and provides vigourous education about every topic and subject to every student individually.
The course covers both sections of NATA teaching the Theoretical and Practical topics.
We at the centre make sure the student does the work in a disciplined manner making the learning process easier for the student.
The course at Chintan Dave Centre focuses on development of a student’s vision about design and emphasizes on numerous practical site and location visits to understand what things apprear in real and how to bring them on paper.
The centre claims a 100% success ratio every year with its students placed in all prominent institutes of Architecture with CEPT-Ahmedabad and MSU-Vadodara on the top of the list.
The centre also claims The Best coaching covering every single topic leaving nothing untaught for the entrance test in a well managed time scale.
TESTIMONIALS
Pooja Paghedar
CEPT, AhmedabadThank you Chintan Sir for creating a wonderful platform for emerging designers and artists who see themselves working in the fields of Architecture, Design and Arts. The exposure and the accessibility of art through this window is commendable and I hope you continue sharing and teaching art to the upcoming youth. I came to Vadodara to become an architect with my sister’s guidance. And with all the dedication of Chintan Sir, and his guidance to appear for CEPT entrance, I and my friend Ukti, we both cleared the test and secured a seat in the top merit for CEPT University Ahmedabad. Its like a dream come true for both of us. The best thing that happened in my life, and it is only because of Chintan Sir. it would not have been possible without him. He provided me the first stage in this field.
Mansi Patel
CEPT Univeristy, AhmedabadWhen I look back to the time spent in CDC, it was a perfect blend of work and fun ! I thank Chintan Sir for cultivating important life lessons alongside intense prepraration for NATA. I greatly value his efforts of showing us the practical aspects as well, by organizing trips and walk through sessions. Under his constant mentorship and lively teaching sessions, I learnt a lot!
How I wish to be a part of this coaching again 🙂
Mandar Gandevikar
Navrachana University, VadodaraCDC is undoubtedly THE BEST for design studies. I say this not for the sake of it but with conviction and experience. Having tried 2 premier commercialised institutes prior to joining CDC, I can proudly accredit Chintan Sir solely for where I am today I consider Chintan Sir a mentor rather than a teacher 🙂