Course code Arhi1021
Credit points 2.25
Landscape Architecture Drawing I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures4
Number of hours for laboratory classes20
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developers
Kristīne Vugule
Dr. arch.
Iveta Lāčauniece
Mg. arch.
Course abstract
Students develop spatial thinking in the study course. Students acquire basic knowledge of landscape drawing, techniques of reproducing space effect in landscape, conditions of perspective construction modifying positions of the observer against height of horizont line, light and shade constructions principles varying with position of the light source and light type. The aim of the course is to learn to reproduce landscape project ideas in sketches and drawings, to improve graphic techniques of landscape drawing develop individual drawing style.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge about the drawing theory, landscape reproduction in drawings, achievement of the effects of perspective in drawings
• Skills to draw landscape elements using perspective effect, contrasts of light and shade
• Competence to use theoretical knowledge and practical drawing skills in analyses of other authors work
Compulsory reading
1. Mārtina Dž. Rokasgrāmata zīmēšanā un gleznošanā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1995. 88 lpp.
2. Votsona L. Meistardarbnīca zīmēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 128 lpp.
3. Metzger P. Perspektive leichtgemacht. Berlin: Tashen, 2001. 96 p.
4. Barrington B. How to Draw Everything. London: Arcturus, 2006. 352 p.
Further reading
1. Brookes J. Garden design workbook. London etc.: Dorling Kindersley, 1994. 72 p.
2. Corvinius university Budapest Landscape Sketches. Budapest 191, 2011. ISBN 978-963-503-458-1
3. http://www.artistdaily.com
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1407-4923
2. Deko. Rīga: Santa, ISSN 1407-7027