Course code Arhi1007
Credit points 2.25
Composition I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for laboratory classes24
Date of course confirmation08.01.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Natalija Ņitavska
Dr. arch.
Course abstract
Basics of composition – relations of colour, form, size, forms of composition (static, dynamic composition) and principles of composition (rhythm, contrast) are acquired in the study course. Several practical exercises are elaborated in order to develop understanding about relations of colour, form and achievement of feeling of space.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
1. Knowledge about colour interaction, composition principles
2. Skills to use composition elements in project design development
3. Competence to analyze the colour harmony, use of composition elements in art and design work.
Compulsory reading
1. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Bionika un māksla. Rīga: Madris, 2004. 168 lpp.
2. Ozola E. Krāsas. Uztvere un iedarbība. Rīga: Jumava, 2006. 152 lpp.
3. Jurjāne A. Kompozīcija. Rīga: Neputns, 2005. 120 lpp.
Further reading
1. Šusts V. Telpas uztvere un kompozīcija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 128 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. ISSN 1407-4923.
2. DEKO: dārzs, būvniecība, dizains, interjers. Rīga: Žurnāls Santa. ISSN 1407-7027.
3. Topos Published by Callwey Verlag. ISSN: 0942-752X