Course code MākZP038

Credit points 3

Composition II

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 concepts of composition construction types and representation of compositional elements and their use.
• Skills: developed creative and independent and safely skills of work of graphic, black-white and color, 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 knowl

Compulsory reading

1. Briška I. Kompozīcija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 52 lpp.
2. Blīgzna K. Līnijas, laukumi, kompozīcijas. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2003. 68 47 lpp.
3. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
4. Kagaine Z. Tēlainā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 66 lpp.

Further reading

1. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2004. 168 lpp.
2. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010. 68 lpp.
3. Commentz S., Ehman S., Klanten R. Papercraft. Design and Art with Paper. KG, Berlin: Gestalten Verlag HmbH@co, 2010.

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.