Course code PedaP081
Credit points 3
Silk Painting
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures27
Number of hours for laboratory classes5
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation17.02.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Iveta Līce-Zikmane
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
The course of study introduces students to the cold batik – silk painting as one of the types of fabric decoration. It gives wide practical skills in all techniques of silk painting, composition and develops the artistic growth. Particular attention is paid to students' creative development, technical quality execution, composition and technique unique opportunities. The special attention is turned to the nowadays artists contribution in development of silk painting.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of silk painting as batik type, its theoretical aspects and technological measures.
• Skill to choose colors according to the material. Ability to use silk painting techniques in accordance with a preferred composition and means of expression.
• Competence – able to develop creative artistic silk batik work, able to students interested in silk painting.
Compulsory reading
1. Bartel M. Composition and Design [tiešsaite] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams https://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/Compose.htm
2. Karoseviča A. Mājturība. Batika: māc. līdz. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 246 lpp.
3. Introduction to Silk Painting [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/17813/328/
4. Painting on Silk [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.silkpaintinggallery.com/
Further reading
1. History of silk painting [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-Silk-and-Silk-Painting&id=3768146
2. Silk paiting [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.dharmatrading.com/silkpainting/
3. Silk paiting [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjFBz4Fzb10
Periodicals and other sources
1. Kunst.EE. Magazine of Art and Visual Culture in Estonia. Online ISSN 1406-6335 [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://ajakirikunst.ee/?c=about&l=en
2. Studija. Vizuālo mākslu portāls. Online ISSN: 1407-3404 [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.studija.lv/?parent=17
3. International Journal of Art & Design Education. Online ISSN: 1476-8070 [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.01.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.wiley.com/bw/aims.asp?ref=1476-8062&site=1