Course code Arhi1033
Credit points 7.50
Basics of Visual Spatial Modelling
Total Hours in Course200
Number of hours for lectures20
Number of hours for laboratory classes60
Independent study hours120
Date of course confirmation10.03.2021
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developers
Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts
Kristīne Vugule
Dr. arch.
lect.
Iveta Lāčauniece
Mg. arch.
Valdis Liepa
Mg. arch.
Replaced course
ArhiB007 [GARHB007] Basics of Visual Spatial Modelling
Course abstract
Students acquire basic principles of composition, spatial modelling, drawing, painting and graphic art in order to establish understanding about the relationships of colours, shapes in the plane as well as achievement of a sense of space. During the study course different types of interrelated practical tasks are worked out.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge: knows the working methods of composition, spatial modeling, drawing, painting and graphics.
• Skills: is able to apply composition, spatial modeling, drawing, painting and graphic work methods.
• Competence: is able to combine different methods of composition, spatial modeling, drawing, painting and graphic work. • Assessment: Knowledge, skills and competences are assessed in mid-term reviews and at the end of the course.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 General information about displaying objects.
2 Graphical and color representation of objects (structure of simple objects).
3 Spatial representation of objects (spatial representation of simple objects).
4 Displaying the composition of objects. Complex elements as a composition of simple objects (composition of complex objects).
5 Spatial representation of object composition (still life).
6 Landscape sketches (trees and shrubs).
7 Detailed display of landscape elements (outdoor elements).
8 Detailed display of landscape elements.
9 Representation of a set of landscape elements (group of outdoor elements).
10 Detailed representation of a set of landscape elements.
11 Representation of buildings and structures.
12 Detailed representation of buildings and structures.
13 Representation of man as a landscape element.
14 Representation of lights and shadows.
15 Basic principles of landscape elements complex representation.
16 Presentation of spatial solutions of landscape elements, substantiation of the chosen solutions. Room decor modelling.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Course attendance not less than 75%. The practical work must be submitted on time. The mark is reduced by 1 point for the work submitted after the specified time (if there is no justifiable reason). Practical works must have positive marks. An accumulative test is also possible, the fulfillment criteria of which are determined by the teachers of the study course.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Students perform independent work in practical classes and at home. Each student must individually develop the following independent works, according to the topics indicated in the course content.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The evaluation of the study course test depends on the cumulative evaluation of the practical work of the study course.
Practical work is evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria and procedures specified in each task. Practical works are evaluated in mid-term shows.
Compulsory reading
1. Abrams C.M. The Art of City Sketching a Field Manual. New York: Routledge, 2014. 312 p. ISBN: 9780415817813
2. How to Draw Everything. London: Arcturus, 2006. 352 p.
3. Metzger P. Perspektive leichtgemacht. Berlin: Tashen, 2001. 96 p. 4. Barrington
4. Smith H.L. Design Readiness for Landscape Architects Drawing Exercises that Generate Ideas, Routledge 2017. 164 p. ISBN: 9781138796164
Further reading
1. Corvinius university Budapest Landscape Sketches. Budapest 191, 2011. ISBN 978-963-503-458-1 3. http://www.artistdaily.com
2. Dee C. Form and fabric in Landscape Architecture A Visaul Introduction . London: Spon Press, 2001. 214 p. ISBN-10:0415246385
3. Warren E. S. The elements of descriptive geometry, shadows and perspective. Whitefish, MT: Kessinger Publishing, 2008. P.281 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1407-4923 2. Deko. Rīga: Santa, ISSN 1407-7027
2. Studija. ISSN 1407-3404
Notes
Compulsory course in full-time studies of VBF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor). The study course is also taught in English.