B.Arch - 1st Year (Semester 2)
SMMCA College has always conducted Study Tours to various places in and outside India to understand various architectural issues. These tours are canvases of Experiential Learning for students.
The study tours also enable students to conduct research and documentation to be applied into architectural design.
This tour was documented in a unique way. It was done through the artistic strokes and caricature inspired by famous artist Mario Miranda. Students worked for the sketches intensively and came up with outstanding results. This entire collection of caricature with supporting stories was published as a book – “UNFOLDING GOA”
The basic objective of Mahabaleshwar tour was to gain understanding of various aspects of traditional temple design by the study of Temple complexes in Mahabaleshwar.
It also focused on documentation of Temple complexes through architectural drawings and other artistic means like photography, videography, sketching and painting, thereby also enhancing sensitivity towards traditional temple design of India.
The basic objective of Anji tour was to gain understanding of various design aspects of Traditional Houses of our villages.
It also focused on documentation of traditional houses through architectural drawings and other artistic means like photography, videography, sketching and painting, thereby also developing sensitivity towards traditional village house designs.
