Vivekanand College of Architecture - VCA Ghaziabad - VCA

Architecture is concerned with the design and construction of buildings in their sociological, technical an environment contexts. There is increasing recognition of architecture as one of the top intellectual disciplines, an art from , and a technical profession intimately linked with the single largest sector of investment in the economy.Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) is development to address emerging market needs and ensure excellent job opportunities. The programme strives for excellence in architecture education and training for changing socio-cultural aspirations, environmental compulsions, material & technological innovations, the IT revolution and globalization of economies. The program is affiliated to UPTU And approved by council of Architecture, India.The curriculum is structure for five years and is divided into two stages. The first stage consists of three years of full time study followed by practical training is professional offices or at construction sites for 20 weeks. The second stage consists of full time study for one and a half year, whereby each student is required to write a research based dissertation, prepare for a seminar and present a design thesis along with the advanced level of compulsory and elective theory courses. The students gradually learn that architecture has always evolved under the influence of at least four. Occasionally conflicting, forces that is history and culture, social naspirations, climate and evolving technologies.VCA is a specialized Institute which exclusively provides training at various levels, in different aspects of human habitat and environment. It focuses on various modes of architectural education, research and practice. It emphasizes on the ever chaning ethos, behavioral sciences, tools and techniques, and assimilates all in contemporary design expression.The academic programme of VCA is supported by a related studies programme and extracurricular activities to givean all round education and training to the students. The objective is to develop their creative skills and holistic knowledge. The annual calendar includes monthly exhibition of student and faculty works, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, study tours etc. Audio- visual teaching aid is being utilized by our department to give a modern fillip to the teaching-learning Process. The facilities available here and the work culture we have developed over a period of time has evoked the ideal ambience for pursuing architecture. The students would be offered holistic exposure and understanding through Art, History, Technology, architectural Design and Construction process.