Course code Peda4042

Credit points 3

Producing of Beaded Accessories

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures10

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes22

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation20.04.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

author lect.

Zane Beitere-Šeļegovska

Mg. paed.

Course abstract

Study course introduces with technique of handicrafts, from beads history and possible materials till variety of beaded accessories. Different beading techniques are acquired practically. The subject gives wide practical skills in untraditional possibilities of working, its creative integration into the modern settings, school programs and hobby groups to motivate value of self made things

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After completing the course student will have:
•knowledge: understanding about beading as a new handicraft techniques for nowadays, its link and integration with current handicraft techniques in school program; opportunities of textile synthesis; beading as art value in Latvia and in the context of Europe and instrument to develop creative and competitive personality;
•skills can orient in beading techniques and can use it in decoration of closest environment in creative way; always look for new techniques and methods to develop own handicraft skills; can use gain competence in information technologies to acquire new techniques and use it efficiently;
•competences: able to use in creative way separate and to synthesize together several different techniques of beading as well to look for new solutions to improve current knowledge; able to orient in a big amount of information and to find necessary; to use knowledge, skills and methodical materials in educational act without assistance.

Compulsory reading

1. Артамонова Е. В. Бисер. Практическое руководство. Москва: Эксмо, 2008., 271 с.
2. Bиркo E. Бисер. Москва: Эксмо, 2008., 63 с.
3. Хьюит Д. Бисероплетение. Практическая энциклопедия. Москва: Эксмо. 2008., 176 с.

Further reading

1. Internetprogramma kompozīciju veidošanai lentveida vai austajai pērļošanai. http://www.beader.org/designer.php [skatīts 21.07.2011]
2. Вирко Е. Бисер. Новые идеи для украшений и аксессуаров. Москва: Эксмо, 2008., 64 с.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Žurnāls „Rokdarbu vācelīte”, ISSN 1822-2838 .
2. Žurnāls „Bead and Button” Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co. ISSN: 1072-4931.
3. Žurnāls „Bead style”, ISSN 1544-354x.