Course Name: Contemporary Architecture and Design

Course abstract

The course will impart knowledge on the historical backdrop and trends of contemporary architecture. Discussion will happen on the major phases of contemporary architecture—modernism and post-modernism. The salient features of both the phases of contemporary architecture will be detailed out with reference of relevant examples. These phases of architectural school of thoughts will also be extrapolated into the domain of visual design and fine arts, for a holistic understanding. The course will help the students in genesis of critical thinking on architectural appreciation and formulating design vocabulary.


Course Instructor

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Prof. Saptarshi Kolay

Saptarshi Kolay is presently an Assistant Professor at Architecture and Planning department of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. After completing his under graduation in Architecture form Jadavpur University, he went on to explore User Centric design at Design Programme of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Along with teaching he is pursuing his PhD from the Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT-Roorkee. He was selected in student-exchange programme for Aalto University, Finland and Escola De Arte and Desino, Spain. He has received Rafiq Azam Travel Bursary, Yuva-Ratna award and has participated in Design workshop by MIT, Media lab. His current research interest includes gerontology and socio-cultural sustainability, way-finding design, visual narratives, etc.
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 Course Duration : Sep-Nov 2020
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 Enrollment : 20-May-2020 to 21-Sep-2020
 Exam registration : 14-Sep-2020 to 02-Nov-2020
 Exam Date : 19-Dec-2020

Enrolled

2333

Registered

223

Certificate Eligible

137

Certified Category Count

Gold

8

Silver

45

Elite

52

Successfully completed

32

Participation

45

Success

Elite

Silver

Gold




Legend

AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40
BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed

Final Score Calculation Logic

  • Assignment Score = Average of best 6 out of 8 assignments.
  • Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score
Contemporary Architecture and Design - Toppers list
Top 1 % of Certified Candidates

ANURADHA H R 95%

DAYANANDA SAGAR ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

SAHANA S 95%

BMS COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE


Top 2 % of Certified Candidates

MEETA TANDON 94%

INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY


Top 5 % of Certified Candidates

THULASI G 93%

SRM UNIVERSITY - RAMAPURAM

ANAND H M 92%

BMS COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

VAHHBIZ PERSI ENGINEER 91%

SARVAJANIK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

KINNARI WAGH 90%

Brindavan College of Architecture

QAZI QAMAR IQBAL QARI 90%

School of Architecture - Kashmir

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment: 2333

Registration Statistics

Total Registration : 223

Assignment Statistics



My Sincere thanks to Prof. Sanghamithra for giving me clarity towards my interesting subjects, I think it's difficult for anyone to teach this course better than Prof. Sanghamitra Basu...she is a great Guru.. Thank you so much for enlightening us in this subject. Keep the good work..prayers and wishes.. Thank you NPTEL giving us a clear platform. 


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Exam Score : Distribution of the final exam score of students.
Final Score : Distribution of the combined score of assignments and final exam, based on the score logic.