FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
THESIS SCHEDULE (2016- 2017) : B.Arch VIII SEM
WEE
K

MONTH/
DATE

STAGE

TASK

DELIVERABLES

SUBMISSION
FORMAT

WORK
DAYS

MARKS

(NOV-JAN 2017)

OCT 19th
(2016)

THESIS
Abstract
Submission

NOV 3rd
(2016)

THESIS
Discussion -1

NOV 10th
(2016)

NOV 27th
to
JAN 4th

THESIS
Discussion -2

Brief introduction about the

topic

A4 Sheets max.6 pages back to back.

Relevance of the project
Aims and objectives
Scope and Focus of project
Methodology of the thesis
Probable case studies
Probable site selection

Discussion on the scale, scope,

focus and feasibility of the
thesis.
The finalized thesis project
synopsis with the case studies
and
site
demarcated.
Approval of site by the guide
(GPS Coordinates to be
provided)

Study Phase

Case study & Site study

EVEN SEMESTER (JAN-MAY 2017)

Discussion in detail on the refined scale, scope, focus and
feasibility of the project.
JAN
(4th -7th)

JAN
(9th-14th )

Discussion
D1

D2

Site study and analysis: GPS Co-ordinates, Climatic

Studies, Design Requirements & Guidelines, Area Analysis,
Special Aspects, Environmental Issues, Logic For Process.
Case Study Details And Inferences: User Profile And
Activity Analysis, Details and drawings according to the
relevance in the final topic.

Data has to be organized and presented

properly during discussions.
The working sheet after every discussion
has to be signed by guide.

Sheets (Minimum Sheet size A3, photos with

maximum sketching of site features)
Sheets (Minimum Sheet size A3, photos with
sketching, drawings and overlays for
details and

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
THESIS SCHEDULE (2016- 2017) : B.Arch VIII SEM
Literature study details and inferences: Literature Survey,
Book &Net Studies, Data And Standards.
Design Stage
1
Study Phase
and Project
Formulation
JAN
(16th-21st )

JAN
(23rd -28th)

JAN-FEB
(30th-4th)

Design Program finalization.

Case Studies Analysis and Inferences.
Literature Study Analysis and Inferences.
Site study Analysis and Inferences.
Project Formulation.
Application of Dissertation in thesis.

Maximum 5 nos A1 sheets with Analysis

and Inferences. Details when required
should be shown from the working
portfolio.

Stage 1 draft report submission.

Report on A4 Sheet to be submitted to

guide.

D3

Corrections for comments from Review 1.

Development of options for conceptual Building character
(zoning, volumetric development, model, material, structural
system, style)

Sketching/ Conceptual models.

D4

Conceptual development. (Min 2 options)

Sketching/ Conceptual models.

Conceptual Design Development: Site Plan/Floor

Plans/Volumetric development. (Min 2 options)
Design concept representation through Physical Models
Finalization on levels of final design detailing and focus
(UD - Master plan, precinct, street level, public realm)
(Arch Byelaws, Codes, Guidelines, Site Services, Site
Features)

Sketches, Study Models For Volumetric

Development, Identification of Details.
Sheets.

REVIEW 1
(Internal)

Design Stage
2
Conceptual
Design
development

VIVA 1
(External)

FEB
(6th-11th)

50

50

Stage 2 draft report submission.

7

FEB
(13th -18th)

FEB
(20th -24th )

FEB - MAR
(27th -3rd )

D5
Design Stage
3
Preliminary
design
development

D6

REVIEW 2
(Internal) SILENT

Design development working on options for Site Plan, Floor

Plans, sections, elevations, block models.

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

Block models.

Design development in progress

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

Block models.

Design Development: Presentation of design options

through detailed site plan, all floor plans, sections,
elevations, block models, sketches, sectional isometric,
axonometric views).
Stage 3 draft report submission.

Maximum 6 no.s A1 sheets. Block models.

Development process has to be shown from
working portfolio.

50

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
THESIS SCHEDULE (2016- 2017) : B.Arch VIII SEM
MAR
(6th-11th)

10

MAR
(14th -18th)
MAR - APR
(20th-25th)

11
12

MAR - APR
(27th-1st)

13

D7

Design Stage
4
Detailed
design
development

Detailed Design development of floor plans, sections,

elevations, details, block models.

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

Block models.

Work progress
D8
VIVA 2
(External SILENT)
Pre-Final Jury

Work progress
Detailed Design development: Final Plans, Elevations,
Sections, Details, Block Models. Finer Detailing Of
Aspects, Detailing of Environmental Issues.

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

Block models.
Maximum 8 no.s A1 sheets. Block models.
Development process has to be shown from
working portfolio.

5
50

Full Draft Report submission

14

APR
(3rd-8th)

15

APR
(10th-13th)

D10

16

APR
(17th-21th)

VIVA 3
(External)
Final Internal

17

APR
(24th-28th)

Design Stage
5
Detailing

THESIS WEEK

D9

Work progress on Detailing.

Work Progress

Submission
MAY
2nd & 3rd

18

Final External
Viva

FINAL VIVA
2nd & 3rd
MAY -2017

Work progress on Detailing.

End of Progressive work on case studies and site study

Complete project Details.

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

A1 Working sheets/ Sketches /Prints.

Maximum 10 no.s A1 sheets. Block models.
Development process has to be shown from
working portfolio.

5
50

Final sheets for presentation

FINAL SUBMISSIONS
Final Portfolio submission- 29th April 2016, 9 pm to 10pm Final Jury sheets A1 max 10 sheets can be
printed. Development process has to be
(Marks will be deducted for late submissions)
shown from working portfolio.
Final report 29th April 2017, 4 pm to 5pm
Monochrome preferred for presentation.
(Hard bound copy Signed by Guide and Director)
With use of colours only for services,
siteplan and views.
Model 2nd April 2017 (by 9 am) (Evolution of design Specifications materials, colours. &
working details to be submitted as
through evolutionary models and final model)
applicable
INTERNAL TOTAL
EXTERNAL VIVA
TOTAL THESIS

300
300
600

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
THESIS SCHEDULE (2016- 2017) : B.Arch VIII SEM

NOTE:

Minutes of Jury Outcome (MOJO) has to be maintained for every jury/review and the previous comments need to be retained and produced in successive juries.
The general requirement is given above. These are the basic points for discussions / presentations. The finer details may vary for each topic, which may be done as Per Suggestions
given by guides.
Timely presentations and submissions at all the internal jury stages are appreciated.
Discussion on hard copies only/ no laptop in Discussions/Juries.
Part case studies/ similar studies/secondary studies as suggested have to be carried out with the permission of the guides.

Attendance:
Attendance for every discussion given above is considered. Student with inadequate discussions with the guide will not be eligible for the reviews.
The attendance will be given for discussions held in the allotted session only.
Log sheets in the given format has to be maintained by students for every discussion with guide signature.
Working Portfolio:

All Discussion sheets will be in standard format A1 size and will be part of working portfolio. After every discussion sheets has to be signed by Guides.
Unsigned sheets will not be entertained as part of working portfolio. Hence guides and students should ensure that every sheet should be signed with date.
Working portfolio has to be brought to every discussion and Juries.
During the course of the Prints back to back, no color prints and solid fills in drawings for jury/ discussion semester.
Representative scales, key plans, standard orientation must be followed for all drawings.
Report stage wise has to be submitted during juries (A4 back to back, B/W, paper clipped)
At all stages, except site study the ratio of Photographs to hand sketches should be 1:2.
Every discussion sheet A1 standard format has to be signed by guide and will be part of working portfolio.
At any stage the reports can be subjected to plagiarism test as per the rules of MU and marks can be deducted.

Ms.BettyLala, Ms.Vriddhi, Ms. Monika Singh

Thesis Coordinators
Faculty of Architecture
Manipal University
Date: 18.11.2016

Mr. Amit. Kinjawadekar

BES Coordinator
Faculty of Architecture
Manipal University

Prof. Nishant Manapure

Director
Faculty of Architecture
Manipal University

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
THESIS SCHEDULE (2016- 2017) : B.Arch VIII SEM
Place: Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University