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Form Design

Course developer

Prior knowledge

MākZ1004, Composition and Colour Studies I

Replaced course

MākZP010 [GMAKP010] Form Design

Course abstract

The study course introduces the design and painting techniques of decorating porcelain and glass surfaces, their application, basic compositional principles, the importance of colour and graphic expression in the implementation of practical design tasks. A creative approach by harmonizing the design of the decor, the surface to be painted, the chosen composition of the area, the painting technique and the use of colours and additional elements. Elegant transformation of simple glass/porcelain objects into aesthetically functional interior

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge – understanding of form design concepts, materials required for work, tools, forms construction types, plastic elements, proportions, their coordination. Able to use knowledge of shape in plane 2D and volume 3D; paper/cardboard/natural/synthetic, reuse-recycling materiality of used materials, mechanical and aesthetic qualities; diverse materials, techniques, ways of using natural elements in the creation of forms, etc. – theory test.
Skills – able to choose and apply various materials, tools, visual and form-forming elements, construction and layout techniques and opportunities for creating forms in space and environment, creatively apply knowledge and skills in sketching and creating forms - practical works.
Competence – able to express oneself creatively, create spatial, functional objects, reuse worn-out resources, including them in the real environment and space, according to the chosen technology direction (textile technology or wood, metal processing); applies the synthesis of form and materiality, object structure/layout possibilities/surface finishing, functional and decorative properties of product design. Independently apply compositional knowledge and skills in practical, creative work, compositionally develop conceptual, visual solutions - object/packaging design/product/light objects in plane and volume, according to the design idea and work tasks, applying the principles of design thinking, social and civic responsibility - to cooperate, following the correct principles of professional communication, to constantly improve one's personality, the ability to empathize, where design ethics, emotional intelligence, personality psychology, effective positive communication skills and abilities, organizational skills, development of design informative/visual materials prototypes, possible reproduction/wearable/renewable materials are important in the context of materials: able to think and act creatively, independently; analyze and evaluate the technical, aesthetic, functional quality of the work; to reason reasonedly, to evaluate one's own work and that of others, to listen, to respect other's opinion as well; able to apply IT knowledge and skills in the development of Form design works/presentations - independent creative homework.
Evaluation includes in emotional intelligence – developed conceptual, compositional, visual form/function/design thinking principles/solutions, subject samples, etc. works in plane and volume, space and environment, according to the design idea/tasks. Visualization and practical/creative/independent works, coordination of forms in design ethics/idea/thematic topicalities, collection/series design solutions in practical materiality - functional, material technical, aesthetic, reused, ergonomic, ecological, natural/environmental sustainability expression solutions.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Form design concepts, meaning. Review of study course content, conditions, assignments, examples. Material-technical, work-required materials, tools, resources. (lectures 2h)
2. Design principles, basic conditions of good design. Design elements, their coordination. (lectures 2h, practical work 4h)
3. Structure of form, proportions in plane 2D. Application of natural/household objects, elements in the creation of a decorative/functional form. (lectures 1h, sketches, solutions of materiality, practical works 4h, composition of shape construction)
4. Shape construction, proportions in volume in 3D. Plastic elements, their structure/proportions coordination, spatial object - functional container with a lid. (lectures 2h, sketches of materiality, solutions of materiality, practical work 4h, structure of form/area/surface)
5. Materiality/use of paper/cardboard. Selection of paper/cardboard/additional elements, additional materials, application, finishing options, form structure/construction. Form function, relief/texture works. (lecture 1h, sketches of materiality, practical works 4h-folding of the basic shape of paper)
6. Functional and decorative properties of design elements and objects. Packaging, types of packaging, characteristics, variations, layouts in plane and volume. (lectures 2h, sketches of materiality, practical works 6h - graphic packaging design for candy/box/shape structure, developed packaging for oatmeal cookies with a multi-purpose function)
7. Plasticity of form/asceticism of geometric forms. Compounds of forms. Paper/cardboard/plastic, etc. interaction of materials, structure of the basic form/additional elements. (lecture 1h, sketches of materiality, worksheets, practical works 6h - spatial objects, paper forms/surfaces and constructions/objects of subject forms)
8. Molding with used, reused materials, resources, natural, wood/metal and/or textile materials, etc. (lectures 2h, sketches of materiality, practical work 4h - composition of shapes in the field/spatial objects in the volume)
9. Module. Repetition of elements. Visual perception and representation of movement. (lectures 2h, sketches, practical works 4h - form repetition)
10. Opart. Rendering a shape in a plane with the illusion of optical volume. (lectures 2h, sketches, practical works 3h, compositions in plane, volume)
11. Theory test 1h
12. Layout. Basics of layout, possibilities, scale, aesthetics of materiality/function/form, diverse application in the realization of the chosen design idea. (lectures 2h, practical works 9h, layout)
13. Shape, relief and color in spatial objects. Synthesis of material, form, function. Development of the idea of a functional design object, practical creation. Transformation and addition of the basic form of the subject with added details/additional elements/shape/colour, etc. (lectures 2h, sketches of materiality, practical works 4h, spatial forms/objects)
14. Light function, meaning, classification, basic conditions. Light object, design idea concept, development. Construction of a functional light object, practical implementation. (lectures 2h, practical work 9h, functional light object)
15. Exhibition of practical works. Form design works in space, environment, object environment, arrangement/exposure of objects/practical works in different planes, presentation. (2h)
Part time extramural studies:
All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam. Requirements for obtaining an exam grade:
1. Attended at least 80% of contact classes.
2. Developed and creatively executed practical works and independent homework, according to topics and tasks (sketches, worksheets, design ideas, visualizations, tablets, creative works, models, spatial objects, elements, etc.), submitted and submitted on time in e-studies, according to the time schedule/ term, which are graded in a 10-point system.
3. Passed theory test, which is graded in a 10-point system.
4. Participation in the exhibition of works and the creation of an exhibition of works, defending Form design works in the review presentation at the end of the semester, evaluation in a 10-point system.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independently and creatively developed tasks/creative works (sketches, shape/colour/materiality solutions, design ideas/possible reproduction design elements, tablets, creative tasks - collected, applied informational resources; art, culture, contemporary art and design materials, artistic creativity, creativity, technical, aesthetic and functional quality of work - according to topics and tasks, observing the principles of social and civic responsibility - to cooperate, to respect the principles of professional communication, to constantly improve one's personality, empathy abilities, incorporating design ethics, emotional intelligence, personality psychology, effective positive communication in the application of skills/abilities and organizational skills (time limit/deadline for completing/submitting tasks), in the development of design forms/informative/visual materials.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, there is an exam with a grade on a 10-point scale.
Evaluation criteria for practical work, control work and independent homework:
1. Conformity to the task, format and set requirements.
2. Applied materials, techniques and basic compositional principles.
3. Innovation, creativity.
4. Technical and aesthetic quality of work, individual growth.
5. Presentation skills.
6. Work organization skills - meeting deadlines.

Compulsory reading

1. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2006.
2. Strupulis J., Burāne I., Šmite E. Jānis Strupulis. Atskats. Medicīnas muzeja atbalsta fonda biedrība; 2019. ISBN 978-9934-19-746-8
3. Brants I. Mīlestība uz mūžu. Apgleznots porcelāns. Rīga: Green Print. Rīgas Porcelāna muzejs. 2015. ISBN 978-9934-8493-8-1
4. Jūgendstils. Pirssākumi. Ietekmes. Savdabība. Rīga: LNMM, Jelgavas tipogrāfija. 2018. ISBN 978-9934-538-18-6
6. Иттен И. Искусство формы. Москва: издатель Д.Аронов, 2004.
7. Fiell C. P. Scandinavian design. Tashen: 2017. ISBN 978-3-8365-4452-8
8. Hudson J. The Design Book. London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-78067-099-7
9. Lorenc J. Commercial Guide. Design Media Publishing limited 20/F Manulife Tower. Hong Kong, 2015. ISBN: 978-988-14124-1-6
10. Fiell C. P. Design Now! Eco-design to Design-Art 90 Designers from liro Ahokas to Michael Young. Tashen: 2007. ISBN 978-3-8228-5267-5
11. Martins A., Jehl E. Grand Stand. Designing Stands for trade Fairs and Events. Frame: thames and Hudson Ltd 2018. ISBN: 978-94-92311-19-1
12. Hellers S., Andersone G. Grafiska dizaina rokasgramata. Riga: J. Rozes apgads, 2016.
13. Commentz S., Ehman S., Klanten R. Papercraft. Design and Art with Paper. KG, Berlin: Gestalten Verlag HmbH@co, 2010.
14. Jozus A. Ceļojums rūpnieciskā īpašuma pasaulē. Rīga: Eko Media, 2017. ISBN 978-0034-8730-0-1
15. Guan A., Wang A. Brand Image Design for Catering Services. Design Media Published Ltd 20/F Manulife Tower; 2010. ISBN 978-988-15660-1-0

Further reading

1. Brenegena A. Uzņēmējdarbības rokasgrāmata māksliniekiem un uzņēmējiem. Rīga: Jumava, 2019.
2. Collin C., Borras M. Living With Patterns. Pageone; by Loft Publications, 2008. ISBN 978-981-245-706-6
3. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006.
4. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla vidusskolām. 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010.
5. Fiell C., P. 1000 Chairs. Tashen: 2005. ISBN 978-3-8228-4103-7

Periodicals and other sources

1. Digitālais mācību līdzeklis, e-mācību kurss Spulle-Meiere I., Reimandova I. Kompozīcija un mākslas valoda. 2012.
2.Pastaiga. Mode Stils Kultūra Māksla. Rīgas Viļņi izdevniecība. Rīga, 2019-2020. III/IV, V/VI. ISSN 1407-3277
3.Deko. Izdevniecība žurnāls „Santa”. ISSN 1407-7027
4. Tidskriften RUM. The Swedish magazine about Scandinavian architecture & design. 3/2019. ISSN1650-1330
5.Lilit Look. Lilit STILS&MODE. www.lpia.lv. ISSN 1691-2012
6.L”OFFICIIEL. Poligrāfijas grupa Mūkusala. ISSN 1691-5135
7. RUM Design. Mode. Inredning. Konst. TIDSAM 4752-01, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
8.IN.Indhold.MODE/INTERVIEW/KULTUR/REJSER. 100 unikke julegaver. INudgives af Aller Media A/S. 2020. Mainlifestyle.dk UBD 5701837000151

9.HŪS OG HĪBYLI. ISSN 1021-8327

Notes

The study course is included in the compulsory part of the professional bachelor's study program Design and Crafts.