Course code MākZ3021

Credit points 3

Fine Art

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation23.10.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

author

Guna Gaiķe

Mg. paed.

Prior knowledge

MākZ1001, Composition and Colour Studies I

MākZ3006, Composition and Colour Studies III

MākZ3012, Drawing I

MākZ3013, Drawing II

MākZP021, Composition and Colour Studies II

MākZP052, Form Design

Course abstract

Study course Fine Art is an introduction to the types of fine art — painting, graphic art drawing and sculpture. It provides a deeper insight into the genres and techniques of painting, as well as ensures an introduction to the most well-known foreign and Latvian artists and their creative works, provides a deeper insight into the techniques of graphic art drawing and the types of sculpture, into the creative works of foreign and Latvian graphic artists and sculptors. The practical sessions consolidate the knowledge and skills of Fine Art.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge - knowledge of monumental painting, easel sculpture, miniature painting; knowledge of the types of genres — landscape, portrait, still life, marine etc.; knowledge of the techniques —fresco, encaustic, oil, water-color, crayon, distemper etc. Knowledge of the techniques of graphic art drawing — drawing (graphite, coal, ink) and graphic arts (letterpress printing, gravure printing, plain printing etc.); knowledge of monumental sculpture, easel sculpture, fine plastic arts.
• Skills - to evaluate and analyze work of art according to the set criteria, to apply the basic principles of design, the fundamentals of color theory, the decorative and functional aspects of materials, different techniques of fine art for the development of creative works.
• Competence - ability to understand the types, genres and techniques of fine art and the materials to be used. The ability to prepare the methodological materials on different themes of fine art.

Compulsory reading

1. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
2. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2006. 168 lpp.
3. Miller J. Dekorative Arts. A Dorling Kindersley Book, 2006. 440 p.
4. Votsona L. Zīmēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.128 lpp.

Further reading

1. Blīgzna K. Līnijas, laukumi, kompozīcijas. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2003. 47 lpp.
2. Smits R. Mākslinieka rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 384 lpp.
3. Vata F., Milborna A., Dikensa R. Lielā zīmēšanas grāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 96 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Māksla Plus. Rīga: "Māksla Plus", 2011. ISSN 1407-1886.
2. Dizaina studija. Rīga: "Neputns", 2011. ISSN 1691-3094.
3. Deko. Rīga: "Žurnāls Santa", 2010. ISSN 1407-7027.