Course code MākZ3006

Credit points 1.50

Composition and Colour Studies III

Total Hours in Course40

Number of hours for lectures6

Number of hours for laboratory classes10

Date of course confirmation21.05.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

author lect.

Ivanda Spulle-Meiere

Mg. art.

Course abstract

Composition and Colour Studies includes the possibilitie of varieties in the rhythm of lines, in colours, size, form and materials. Studing the basic compositional principles, perception of form, different materials and possibilities of construction, modelling and visual element composing in environment and space.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge: obtained theoretical knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of composition and their use: color classification, importance, mixing, harmonizing, color reproductions, interrelationships.
• Skills: developed creative and independent skills of work of color compositions, natural shape and relief description variations and expressions of the plane and volume. Implemented independently done creative and practical works (sketches, work sheets, wall charts, three-dimensional objects, etc.).
• Competence: able to independently use the knowledge and skills for the development and use of practical works such as teaching materials and visual aids, able to think and act creatively and independently in working out composition works, analyze and evaluate the quality of work and argued to judge, to hear and evaluate each other and respect each opinion, able to use ICT knowledge and skills making composition works and presentation.

Compulsory reading

1. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2004. 168 lpp.
2. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
3. Kagaine Z. Tēlainā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 66 lpp.
4. Blīgzna K. Līnijas, laukumi, kompozīcijas. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2003. 47 lpp.

Further reading

1. Briška I. Kompozīcija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 52 lpp.
2. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja- Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010.
3. Smits R. Mākslinieka rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 384 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Dizaina studija. Rīga: "Neputns", 2011.- ISSN 1691-3094.
2. Studija" Rīga: Neputns, Nr.4 (34), 2004. ISSN 1407-3404.
3. Māksla Plus. Rīga: "Māksla Plus", 2011.- ISSN 1407-1886.