Department of Architecture VGU

A graduate of the Architecture Program will demonstrate:

PO 1: Knowledge of building design theory and methods.

PO 2: Understanding of building design procedures and processes

PO 3: Knowledge of building design precedents and architectural criticism.

PO 4: Ability to engage imagination, think creatively, innovate and provide building design leadership.

PO 5: Ability to gather information, define problems, apply analyses and critical judgement and formulate strategies for action.

PO 6: Ability to think three-dimensionally in the exploration of building design.

PO 7: Ability to reconcile divergent factors, integrate knowledge and apply skills in the creation of a building design solution.

A graduate of the Architecture Program will demonstrate:

PSO 1: Ability to understand different forms of procurement of architectural services.

PSO 2: Understanding of the fundamental workings of the construction and development industries, such as finance, real estate investment and facilities management.

PSO 3: Understanding of the potential roles of architects in conventional and new areas of activity and in an international context.

PSO 4: Understanding of business principles and their application to the development of built environments, project management and the functioning of a professional consultancy.

PSO 5: Understanding of professional ethics and codes of conduct as they apply to the practice of architecture and of the architects’ legal responsibilities where registration, practice and building contracts are concerned.

PO 1: Learn to commit to the challenging social, economic, political and technological frontiers of urban and regional planning and create livable human settlements in rural, urban and regional areas.

PO 2: Be a part of high performing academic, corporate and professionals of prestigious private, public and community organizations of socio-economic, environment and spatial planning relevance.

PO 3: Possess ability, as well as decision making skills and display to commitment towards adding knowledge through development of skills in relation to planning, analysis; interpret information and produce quality reports and maps.

PO 4: Engage in undertaking socially useful activities related to urban and rural planning at home, neighborhood, city and region levels with a globally exposed learning and front end technology.

PSO 1:  Ability to understand different forms of procurement of planning services.

PSO 2: Understanding of the fundamental workings of the construction and development industries, such as finance, real estate investment and facilities management.

PSO 3: Understanding of the potential roles of planners in conventional and new areas of activity and in an international context.

PSO 4: Understanding of business principles and their application to the development of built environments, project management and the functioning of a professional consultancy.

PSO 5: Understanding of professional ethics and codes of conduct as they apply to the practice of planners and of the planner’s legal responsibilities.