Course code MākZP040

Credit points 3

Composition IV

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures6

Number of hours for laboratory classes26

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 possibilitys of varieties in the rhythm of lines, in colours, size, form and materials. Studing the basic compositional principles, perception of form, different materials and possibilities of construction, modelling and visual element composing in environment and space.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge: obtained theoretical knowledge and deepen understanding of the fundamental principles of surface relief, proportions of subjects and interpretation of color composition, synthesis of materials and techniques and their use.
• Skills: developed creative and independent and safely skills of work of surface relief, proportions of subjects, graphic, color, shape variations and expressions of the plane, volume and 3D (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 making composition works and presentations.

Compulsory reading

1. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
2. Kagaine Z. Tēlainā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 66 lpp.
3. Иттен И. Искусство цвета. Москва: издатель Д. Аронов, 2004. 95 c.
4. Commentz S., Ehman S., Klanten R. Papercraft. Design and Art with Paper. KG, Berlin: Gestalten Verlag HmbH@co, 2010.

Further reading

1. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. vidusskolām 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010. 68 lpp.
2. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2006 2004. 168 lpp.
3. Blīgzna K. Līnijas, laukumi, kompozīcijas. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2003. 68 47 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.