Course code MākZP033
Credit points 1.50
Fine Art I
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation21.05.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developers
Guna Gaiķe
Mg. paed.
lect.
Ivanda Spulle-Meiere
Mg. art.
Prior knowledge
MākZ1001, Composition and Colour Studies I
MākZ3006, Composition and Colour Studies III
MākZ3012, Drawing I
MākZ3013, Drawing II
MākZP021, Composition and Colour Studies II
MākZP052, Form Design
Course abstract
Part I of the study course is an introduction to the types of fine art — painting, graphic art drawing and sculpture. It provides a deeper insight into the genres and techniques of painting, as well as ensures an introduction to the most well-known foreign and Latvian artists and their creative works. The practical sessions consolidate the knowledge and skills concerning the acquisition and application of the different techniques of painting.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge - of monumental painting, easel sculpture, miniature painting; knowledge of the types of genres — landscape, portrait, still life, marine etc.; knowledge of the techniques —fresco, encaustic, oil, water-color, crayon, distemper etc.
• Skills – to evaluate and analyze work of art according to the set criteria, to apply the basic principles of design, the fundamentals of color theory, the decorative and functional aspects of materials, different techniques of fine art for the development of creative works.
• Competence – ability to understand the types, genres and techniques of fine art and the materials to be used. The ability to prepare the methodological visual aids and theoretical materials on different themes of fine art, necessary for the classes of Visual Art.
Compulsory reading
1. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
2. Kundziņš M. Dabas formu estētika. Rīga: Madris, 2004. 168 lpp.
3. Miller J. Dekorative Arts. A Dorling Kindersley Book, 2006. 440 lpp.
4. Votsona L. Zīmēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 128 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. Vata F., Milborna A., Dikensa R. Lielā zīmēšanas grāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2008. 96 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Žurnāls "Māksla Plus". Rīga: "Māksla Plus", 2011. ISSN 1407-1886.
2. Žurnāls "Dizaina Studija". Rīga: "Neputns", 2011. ISSN 1691-3094.
3. Žurnāls "Deko". Rīga: "Žurnāls Santa", 2010. ISSN 1407-7027.