How to prepare for NATA Exam for Architecture

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How to prepare for NATA Exam for Architecture
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NATA is a combination of online offline
examination. Aptitude part has to answered on a
computer and drawing/sketching has to be done on
paper. If you are preparing for B.Arch. entrance
exams then you should also attempt NATA and JEE
Paper 2. IID students have a special benefit as
we offer offline and online learning facility
with comprehensive preparation techniques. 1. The
most common misconception among NATA aspirants is
it is necessary to have good drawing skills for
NATA. Though good sketching is essential, the
questions are framed on topics like effects of
light shadow, sense of perspective drawing,
understanding scale proportions, memory
drawing, composing 3 Dimensional elements, etc.
2. Developing Creative understanding people
say-Creativity cannot be taught. We do not
agree with the statement. Choosing a career which
requires a lot of creativity in itself is the
first step towards developing creative ability.
Many people have tried to define creativity in
their own ways. It is difficult to summarize in a
few lines but we can put it across as-is the
ability to come up with original ideas which are
not conventional.
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3. Speed- completion of drawing- being able to
present varied approaches, thoughts in the exam
in a limited amount of time is very crucial. An
incomplete drawing does not fetch marks. Creative
thinking is one part of the drawing, presenting
the work in the stipulated time is another task
to be achieved. Thus sketching, drawing in a
fixed amount of time becomes the key to fetch
marks. 4. Solving papers- Solving at least 10
20 past papers within the time limit is the most
important aspect. Due to practice and constant
problem solving, each individual develops his/her
own ways of comfortably sequencing answers in the
paper. If one faces with a mental block, take a
deep breath, relax and focus. 5. Practicing on
correct paper size- Working on A4 size papers
will help associate better as that is normally
the standard size of answer sheets provided in
examinations. 6. Mugging up wont help-being
habituated to mugging up of theorems, equations
it becomes a habit for students to mug up GK
based questions. Dont mug up G.K. Read
newspapers regularly. Increase your observation
power. Try to find out about famous architects
their works how they have contributed to the
field of architecture. Read books/magazines
related to architecture, art, fashion, design,
etc.
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7. Observe little details- Since topics like
1,2,3 point perspectives require you to observe
and note down things around oneself, it is very
necessary to observe everything around. For e.g.
while walking down a shopping lane- observe how
the shop fronts vary, how accessories/ clothes
are hanged/ how people tend to get attracted
towards the more colourful display. 8. Drawing
technique-While drawing, always draw with a light
hand first, mainly outline without the details,
which helps in doing composition since negative
space should be less as compared to positive
space. Having done that the drawing will be
proportionate, after which one can finalize
it. 9. Use of Colour pencils- Use of dry mediums
ensures clean and faster approach towards
completion of drawing. Colour pencils do not
smudge if correctly used. IIDians are taught
special methods which helps them render the
drawing faster without smudging. People have
tried to define creativity in their own ways. It
is difficult to summarize in a few lines but we
can put it across as-is the ability to come up
with original ideas which are not conventional.
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10. Time Management- Being in 12th standard- wise
time management should be the approach. Joining
an institute will help reduce the burden of the
creative aspect. For students in 11th standard-
joining an institute will definitely be
beneficial since through foundation year-
skill-building exercises would help them design
better when in 12th standard
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