Course code Arhi2010
Credit points 3.75
Basics of Composition II
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for laboratory classes24
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developers
Natalija Ņitavska
Dr. arch.
Daiga Skujāne
Dr. arch.
Course abstract
Study course involves continuation of using compositional principles in landscape architecture. Use of compositional basic principles – colours, harmony and contrast, dominates, shapes, texture, interaction between elements - proportion and balance, scale, rhythm etc.- in dynamic modeling. Scenery assessment by using compositional principles. Aesthetics of natural elements. To acquire abilities of developing a high quality design.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• theoretical knowledge of basic principles in composition, their mutual interactions, their usage possibilities;
• skills to use terminology from the theory of composition, to involve theory into practical work in landscape architecture;
• competence to detect and evaluate compositional interconnections – mutual balance of elements, accordance of colors and shapes etc. – in real landscape architectural designs.
Compulsory reading
1. Irbīte A., Bāliņa A. Interjers. Rīga: Jumava, 2005. 144 lpp.
2. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: SIA Madris, 2004. 168 lpp.
Further reading
1. Art Dictionary [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.06.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.artlex.com/
2. Leymarie F.F. Art and Visual Perception by Rudolph Arnheim [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 22.07.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.lems.brown.edu/vision/people/ leymarie/Refs/VisualArt/Arnheim/ArtVisualPercept.pdf
3. Siliņš E.I. Lielo patiesību meklējumi. Rīga: 1999. 510 lpp. Ir LLU FB 6 eks. Ir arī 2006.g. 3 eks.