Course code MākZP021
Credit points 1.50
Composition and Colour Studies II
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
lect.
Ivanda Spulle-Meiere
Mg. art.
Course abstract
Composition and Colour Studies includes the possibilitie of varieties in the rhythm of lines, 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 of concepts of composition construction types and their use: graphic, relief, size, shape and color reproductions, interrelationships.
• Skills: developed creative and independent skills of work of graphic, relief and surface facture, shape 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 presentations.
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. Briška I., Kadiķe I., Kalēja-Gasparoviča D., Rudovska M. Vizuālā māksla. 2.daļa. Rīga: Raka, 2010. 116 lpp.
Further reading
1. Blīgzna K. Līnijas, laukumi, kompozīcijas. Lielvārde: Lielvārds, 2003. 47 lpp.
2. Smits R. Mākslinieka rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 384 lpp.
3. Briška I. Kompozīcija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 52 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Dizaina studija. Rīga: "Neputns", 2011.- ISSN 1691-3094.
2. Māksla Plus. Rīga: "Māksla Plus", 2011.- ISSN 1407-1886.
3. Deko. Rīga: "Žurnāls Santa", 2010.- ISSN 1407-7027.