Course code Arhi2053
Credit points 2.25
Landscape Architecture Drawing IV
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.
Prior knowledge
Arhi1021, Landscape Architecture Drawing I
Arhi1022, Landscape Architecture Drawing II
Arhi2052, Landscape Architecture Drawing III
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