Course code MākZP037

Credit points 3

Composition I

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures8

Number of hours for laboratory classes24

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation21.05.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

author lect.

Ivanda Spulle-Meiere

Mg. art.

Course abstract

Composition includes the possibility of varieties in the rhythm of lines, size, form and materials. Studying the basic compositional principles, perception of form, different materials and possibilities of construction, modeling and visual element composing in environment and space.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge: obtained theoretical knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of composition and their use in compositions of linear, graphic, color and black-white op-art.
• Skills: developed creative and independent and safely skills of work of black-white, graphic, shape variations and expressions of the plane and volume (sketches, work sheets, wall charts, three-dimensional objects, etc.).
• Competence: able to independently use the knowledge and skills for the development and use of practical works such as teaching materials and visual aids, able to think and act creatively and independently in working out composition works, analyze and evaluate the quality of work and argued to judge, to hear and evaluate each other and respect each opinion, able to use ICT knowledge and skills maki

Compulsory reading

1. Briška I. Kompozīcija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 52 lpp.
2. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
3. Kagaine Z. Tēlainā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 66 lpp.
4. Иттен И. Искусство формы. Москва: издатель Д. Аронов, 2004. 154 lpp 135 c.

Further reading

1. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2006 2004. 168 lpp.
2. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. 1.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2009. 68 lpp.
3. Briška I., Kadiķe I.,Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010. 70 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

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