Architecture and Urban Planning Curriculum


Architecture is essentially an interdisciplinary field of study that comprises of several components: The Creative Arts, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and technology. The training of the Architect leads to formal qualification that will enable graduates to enter the life of professional practice. The curriculum is designed to integrate theory and practice to produce professionals with the following capabilities:

  1. Design
    1. Imagination, creativity, innovation and design leadership
    2. Information-gathering, problem definition, analysis and critical judgment, formulation of strategies for action
    3. Ability to reconcile between, integrate knowledge and apply skills
  2. Knowledge
    1. Cultural and artistic
    2. Social Studies
    3. Environmental Studies
    4. Technical Studies
    5. Design Studies
    6. Professional Studies
  3. Skill
    1. Acting and communicating ideas graphically and otherwise
    2. Ability to utilize capabilities and resources
    3. Understanding systems of evaluation