ACADEMIC BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN ART

FIELD: DESIGN

SUB-FIELD: METAL DESIGN 2015./2016.

COURSE TITLE / STUDY YEAR / COURSE CONTENT
1st SEMESTER / ECTS / COURSE CONTENT
2nd SEMESTER / ECTS / PROFESSOR / POSSIBLE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME
ART STUDIES
DRAWING
PAINTING SKETCHING MODELLING / I – IV / Student can choose one or more subjects of “Art studies”, 4 lessons per week. For ex., two lessons of painting and two lessons of drawing. If student choose only one subject, it will contain of lessons with teacher as well as individual work. / 9 / Student can choose one or more subjects of “Art studies”, 4 lessons per week. For ex., two lessons of painting and two lessons of drawing. If student choose only one subject, it will contain of lessons with teacher as well as individual work. / 9 / ENG, RU
THEORETICAL STUDIES
ART HISTORY OF LATVIA / I – IV / Special course for Exchange students. Theoretical lesson once a week & practical part (excursions, exhibition visits, gallery and museum visits etc.) / 6 / Special course for Exchange students. Theoretical lesson once a week & practical part (excursions, exhibition visits, gallery and museum visits etc.) / 6 / Ieva Rosne / ENG
SPECIALITY STUDIES
PRECIOUS STONES STUDIES / I / Characterization of the mineral origin, formation of rocks and crystals, their accompanying and determinative factors. Mineral classification. Comprehension of 4x C, demonstrations. / 1,5 / Diamond, its properties, application, analysis of the polish. Familiarization with the precious stones of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th group. / 1,5 / Juris Gagainis / RU
COMPOSITION / II / Search of ideas – applications of graphical and shape-forming materials.
Argumentation of idea, conformity to manufacturing technologies, possibilities and advantages of metal objects. Matter of chance in graphical drawings and analysis of the studies of nature forms, stylization. Consummate drawing in compositions. Creation of molds conformable to metal casting technique in jewelry specialization. / 3 / Projection and functional analysis of metal design objects in environment (eg. furniture, fireplace, dishes, etc.) according to the function, scale, ergonomics.
Development of projects for a unique design, taking into consideration the peculiarities of form perception. Elaboration of graphical sketches of ideas and projects. / 3 / Andris Silapērers / RU
WORK IN MATERIAL / II / Metal casting technique in jewelry
specialization. Creation of wax models, processing of metal castings and in combination with techniques of
forging, cutting and surface treatment. Creative changes in the project making in-depth research of technologies. Experiments. / 3 / Familiarization and practical application of other materials (wood, glass, stone, plastic, textile, etc.) according to the function, current events of contemporary design, style.
Realization of artistic intentions in close connection with the wide range of metal materials and their processing characteristics. / 3 / Andris Silapēters / RU
APPLIED GRAPHICS / II / Applied graphics as part of visual communication. Visual display of information, using the methods of graphic design and aesthetics. Interaction of the text, graphics, photographic materials. Calligraphy. / 1,5 / Applied graphics as a combination of the fields of information and aesthetic values.
Field of visual communication, which includes letters and set of graphic signs. Their stylistic application in different environments. / 1,5 / Arvīds Endziņš / ENG, RU
TECTONICS / II / Tectonics as an integral part of formal composition.
Analysis of nature forms and their use in creative projects and their realization. Kinetics. / 1,5 / Tectonics as an integral part of formal composition.
Analysis of nature forms and their use in creative projects and their realization. Bionics. Land art. / 1,5 / Arvīds Endziņš / ENG, RU
SUMMER STUDIES / II / Composition of nature forms. Layouts and sketches of jewellery and large metal forms. / 3 / Andris Silapēters / RU
WORK IN MATERIAL / III / Elaboration of jewellery collection in material. Application of different materials and technologies. New materials for jewellery. / 3 / Elaboration of conceptual jewellery collection in material. Application of different materials and technologies. / 3 / Arvīds Endziņš / ENG, RU
COMPOSITION / III / Elaboration of jewellery collection, sketches and visualisations. / 3 / Elaboration of conceptual jewellery collection, sketches and visualisations. / 3 / Arvīds Endziņš / ENG, RU
SUMMER STUDIES / III / Composition of nature forms. Layouts and sketches of jewellery and large metal forms. / 3 / Arvīds Endziņš / ENG, RU
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
ART STUDIES
DRAWING
PAINTING SKETCHING MODELLING / I – IV / Student can choose one or more subjects of “Art studies”, 4 lessons per week. For ex., two lessons of painting and two lessons of drawing. If student choose only one subject, it will contain of lessons with teacher as well as individual work. / 9 / Student can choose one or more subjects of “Art studies”, 4 lessons per week. For ex., two lessons of painting and two lessons of drawing. If student choose only one subject, it will contain of lessons with teacher as well as individual work. / 9 / ENG, RU
THEORETICAL STUDIES
ART HISTORY OF LATVIA / I – IV / Special course for Exchange students. Theoretical lesson once a week & practical part (excursions, exhibition visits, gallery and museum visits etc.) / 6 / Special course for Exchange students. Theoretical lesson once a week & practical part (excursions, exhibition visits, gallery and museum visits etc.) / 6 / Ieva Rosne / ENG
SPECIALITY STUDIES
COMPOSITION / I / Based on the explored historically visual and historically technological information, student
creates a topic close to his own idea, of an amount as a miniature collection of jewelry with the proposal – how to exhibit, to inform (a poster). / 3 / 3 to 4 techniques of jewelry fabrication, which are already being counted a history, but interesting with the student’s
idea of today and '' forgotten '' synthesis, both conceptually and technically. / 3 / Juris Gagainis / RU
WORK IN MATERIAL / I / The programme is designed based on the student's interests in individual
creative cultivation. Work in material - experiments, composing and layout in
material, analysis, research. The basic task and goal of the course is to prepare students for a
diverse, professional work of metal designer. / 3 / Individual creative cultivation. Work in material - experiments, composing and layout in material, analysis, research. The basic task and goal of the course is to prepare students for a diverse, professional work of metal designer. / 3 / Andris Silapēters / RU