GRAPHIC ART
      BA 2        
code subject name ECTS   type of class type of examination lecturer additional info
      THE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIALTY SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects in the student's chosen subfield. These subjects account for a significant part of the total semester or study year programme percentage.        
MākZ2087 Composition 3 The course is based on the specificity of graphics and the significance of creativity in the process of producing a work of art. Students are encouraged to come up with several ideas for creating an original, clever, free-form artwork using one of the graphic techniques. Throughout the course, students develop skills in creating artwork through graphic means of expression, in line with their creative intent. Minimum amount — 2 works per semester. Individual work Assessment show Kristaps Ģelzis  
MākZ3447 Graphic Design 3 The goal of the course is to prepare students for independent basic-level work in graphic design. The assignment is to develop a logo and/or a visual identity based on research and analysis, as well as the possibilities and materials of modern printing. Students learn to put their ideas into practice by working with form, color, typeface — elements that form the visual identity. Practical work Assessment show Guntars Sietiņš  
MākZ2089 Book 3 Students acquire basic knowledge of book graphic structure and the functions of its main elements. They practice book composition, develop their illustration and artistic book layout design skills by creating several examples of book graphic layout — textual, illustrated, loosely personalized. Students gain a basic understanding of the relevance of the connection between the book's content and form. Individual work Assessment show Valdis Villerušs  
      THE DEPARTMENT'S ELECTIVE SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects that can be taken in addition to the basic study programme. Student must choose as minimum two of the subjects listed below.         
MākZ2092 Relief Printing 3 Students study relief printing techniques (linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, collagraphie, collage, embossing, plaster) with the emphasis on the classic Linocut technique. During the semester, students have to develop two independent manual printing artworks — one in classical linocut, the other — preferably in another relief print technique of choice. Recommended dimensions of the artworks: 30x40 cm. Students must provide the materials and tools needed to carry out their work. Practical work Assessment show Vita Lēnerte  
MākZ2093 Litography 3 Introduction to multi-color lithography. Two-color composition. Lithography stone preparation, first color drawing transmission, chemical treatment, and printing. Lithography stone preparation, second color drawing transmission, chemical treatment, and printing.  Practical work Assessment show Anatolijs Šandurovs  
MākZ2091 Intaglio Printing 3 Throughout the first semester, students learn new intaglio printing techniques and methods (soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, open bite, lift ground etching) to create varied visual effects. The assignment is to create multi-color composition using two copper plates. Practical work Assessment show Guntars Sietiņš  
MākZ2287 Sreen Printing 3 Reviewing screen-printing basics and talking about screen mesh count and different methods of making a stencil on the screen. The assignment advanced yet manageable: two or three-layer print on paper. The assignment is based on making a composition using different means of expression. Practical work Assessment show Sabīne Vekmane-Ābele  
      GENERAL ART SUBJECTS        
      Students of all disciplines take general art subjects to gain skills and understanding of academic drawing, painting, and sculpture. Study assignments are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about proportions, scale, and relationships between light and dark, and creatively interpret the given setting and assignment at the same time. If a department does not offer any of the general art subjects (drawing, painting, design), it is possible to take it by joining another department or course.
       The department teaching the subject assesses the student's skill level and individually adjusts the assignments.
MākZ2085 Painting 3 The aim of the course is to develop painting as a complementary skill to graphic techniques. The course content consists of assignments set by the lecturers, which may be related to the subject of portrait painting or any other task, which students complete individually. Although painting from nature is not primary, it is possible — depending on the tasks assigned by the lecturer. Practical work Assessment show    
MākZ2113 Drawing 3 Nude figure. Materials: pencil, paper, charcoal, etc. Format by choice. Figure from different angles. Dimensional drawing using the modeling of lights and darks. Practical work Assessment show    
MākZ2113 Sketching There are no separate credits for sketching; students are marked for the Drawing course Sketching the human figure for 5, 10, 15 minutes.
Objective: the act of drawing using various materials (charcoal pencil, pencil, felt-tip pen, sepia, acrylic, ink, etc.), developing visual perception, transferring it to the sketch.
Results to be achieved: a developed ability to understand proportion and to create individual handwriting in drawing using a variety of materials, taking a step back from the classical academic drawing.		 Individual work Assessment show An individual class without a lecturer  
      HUMANITIES SUBJECTS        
      As theoretical lectures are delivered to the students of the Art Academy of Latvia in Latvian, some theoretical subjects in English are offered separately to the visiting students.        
MākZ1687 Art History of Latvia 6 The course is taught to Erasmus+ students, and its purpose is to give an insight into and a general idea of the development of Latvian art history in a cultural and historical context. Alongside art history, the course provides basic knowledge of Latvian history, ethnography, and architectural history. The lecture course chronologically covers the period from prehistory to the 20th century. Visits to exhibitions and museums are organized as part of the course to broaden and improve students' knowledge and to promote connection with contemporary cultural progress. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Written course paper Ieva Rosne Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1686 Theory of Contemporary Art  3 The academic course deals with all the significant events in recent art history, starting from the international conceptual tendencies in the 60s, like land art, minimalism, Art Povera, Nouveaux Réalisme, Fluxus, and others, the postmodern narratives in the 80s and the 90s. The final part will be dedicated to the actual debates in the global contemporary art scene. Each lecture will be accompanied by rich visual materials, including films originating from museums. After finishing the course, the students will be able to recognize the most prominent personalities and their most iconic artworks. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Presentation Raimonds Kalējs Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1677 Anatomy 1,5 Digitalized and interactive anatomy for art and design students to improve their drawing, painting, and sketching skills in anatomy. Based on Anatomy Next — anatomy learning tools for students and teachers. Anatomy Next is a very successful, world-known educational technology start-up to help students learn anatomy faster and more efficiently. Lecture Test Uldis Zariņš Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1376 Art Pedagogy in a Cultural Environment 3 The course prepares students to conduct practical visual arts lectures in art exhibitions or a broader cultural environment. Such an experience is useful in any art communication process. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in discussing art with people of all ages, conducting informal art classes, and evaluating the learning process. Practical work, seminar or discussion Presentation Ilze Vītola Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
      ELECTIVE SUBJECTS OFFERED TO ERASMUS+ VISITING STUDENTS        
      Elective subjects for Erasmus+ visiting students offered by different departments in different specialties. The list of available elective subjects will be published shortly before the start of the semester with online registration. The number of elective subjects depends on the number of remaining ECTS required for the student after the student's basic curriculum of the department's specialty subjects, general art subjects, and humanities subjects has been approved by the department.        
      BA 3        
code subject name ECTS   type of class type of examination lecturer additional info
      THE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIALTY SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects in the student's chosen subfield. These subjects account for a significant part of the total semester or study year programme percentage.        
MākZ3252 Composition (Book) 3 The goal of the course is to master the principles of 2-dimensional artwork related to the visual interpretation of a text and to find an appropriate technique. Throughout the course, students independently complete a creative assignment. To stimulate students' creative thinking, during contact hours, they are given small, quick tasks, both individually and in a group. Examples of recent art trends in Latvia and abroad are used in the course. Individual work Assessment show Juris Petraškevičs  
MākZ3252 Composition (Graphic Art) 3 Throughout the course, students develop skills in creating artwork through graphic means of expression, in line with their creative intent. Students learn the basic principles of producing artwork, learn how to visualize their idea in keeping with their assignments, as well as how to use various graphic techniques in creating a work of art. The result depends on the level of preparation and technical skills of each student. Minimum amount — 2 works per semester. Individual work Assessment show Kristaps Ģelzis  
MākZ4513 Artist's Book 3 The idea of the "Artist's Book" class is to be able to create a work of art that is not limited in form or volume. Unlimited choice of materials and going beyond the techniques and methods learned in the printmaking department, creating the artwork both in 2D or/and as an object, depending on the artist's concept. Individual work Assessment show Paulis Liepa  
MākZ5039 Illustration 3 The goal of the course is to learn how to make an illustrated children's book. The principal task is to explore and develop the student's individuality, to encourage artistic creativity and artistic experimentation. To stimulate students' creative thinking and imagination, during contact hours, they are given small, quick tasks, both individually and in a group. The examples used in the course are based on recent experience in children's book illustrations. The volume of work — 1 work per semester. Individual work Assessment show Juris Petraškevičs  
      THE DEPARTMENT'S ELECTIVE SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects that can be taken in addition to the basic study programme. Student must choose as minimum two of the subjects listed below.         
MākZ3090 Relief Printing 3 Students continue to develop their technical abilities in relief printing techniques. They study in-depth the nuances of their chosen technique (linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, collage, colorless embossing, plaster relief print, etc.) and practice producing more filigree and modern textures, squares, layers on the selected material. The accent is on polychrome relief printing composition using two or more printing plates to create a single print job. At the end of the semester, two graduate prints of completed relief printing compositions are graded. Practical work Assessment show Vita Lēnerte  
MākZ3091 Litography 3 Creating a creative composition based on prior knowledge in lithography. Composition, lithography stone preparation, chemical treatment, and printing. Practical work Assessment show Anatolijs Šandurovs  
MākZ3554 Sreen Printing 3 Reviewing screen-printing basics and talking about screen mesh count and different methods of making a stencil on the screen. The assignment advanced yet manageable: two or three-layer print on paper. The assignment is based on making a composition using different means of expression. Practical work Assessment show Sabīne Vekmane-Ābele  
MākZ3092 Copperplate Engraving
 3 In this class, students are being taught the oldest intaglio printing technique — copperplate engraving. Unlike other printmaking techniques, e.g., woodcut or linocut, engraving utilizes a special hand engraving tool called a burin, which is used to make a line in the metal plate by lifting a metal chip called a burr, hence the name of the tool. This is one of the most laborious and time-consuming printmaking techniques. Work has to be carried out slowly and precisely because no major adjustments can be made afterward. Practical work Assessment show R.Gailītis  
MākZ5105 Mixed Techniques 3 The main idea of the "Mixed Techniques" class is to introduce students to a wider range of graphic techniques and materials to create artworks bypassing traditional printmaking techniques. Encourage experimentation using common and widely available non-printmaking materials — PVA glue, cardboard, paper, adhesive tape, etc., thus developing a creative approach and the ability to improvise. Practical work Assessment show Paulis Liepa  
      GENERAL ART SUBJECTS        
      Students of all disciplines take general art subjects to gain skills and understanding of academic drawing, painting, and sculpture. Study assignments are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about proportions, scale, and relationships between light and dark, and creatively interpret the given setting and assignment at the same time. If a department does not offer any of the general art subjects (drawing, painting, design), it is possible to take it by joining another department or course.
       The department teaching the subject assesses the student's skill level and individually adjusts the assignments.
MākZ3249 Painting 3 The aim of the course is to develop painting skills at the next level of complexity by painting a nude figure from nature. The objective is to focus on the study of the relationship between the figure and space; the lecturer may assign a creative task (unrelated to the model) to be carried out individually. In the framework of the course, students also learn about the world’s current trends in painting. Practical work Assessment show    
MākZ3247 Drawing 3 Nude figure. Large-format (min. 120x80 cm) primed canvas or paper. Soft materials (coal, sanguine, sepia, etc.). Figure from different angles. Dimensional, tonal, or line drawings. Practical and individual work Assessment show    
MākZ3247 Sketching There are no separate credits for sketching; students are marked for the Drawing course Sketching the human figure for 5, 10, 15 minutes.
Objective: the act of drawing using various materials (charcoal pencil, pencil, felt-tip pen, sepia, acrylic, ink, etc.), developing visual perception, transferring it to the sketch.
Results to be achieved: a developed ability to understand proportion and to create individual handwriting in drawing using a variety of materials, taking a step back from the classical academic drawing.		 Individual work Assessment show An individual class without a lecturer  
      HUMANITIES SUBJECTS        
      As theoretical lectures are delivered to the students of the Art Academy of Latvia in Latvian, some theoretical subjects in English are offered separately to the visiting students.        
MākZ1687 Art History of Latvia 6 The course is taught to Erasmus+ students, and its purpose is to give an insight into and a general idea of the development of Latvian art history in a cultural and historical context. Alongside art history, the course provides basic knowledge of Latvian history, ethnography, and architectural history. The lecture course chronologically covers the period from prehistory to the 20th century. Visits to exhibitions and museums are organized as part of the course to broaden and improve students' knowledge and to promote connection with contemporary cultural progress. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Written course paper Ieva Rosne Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1686 Theory of Contemporary Art  3 The academic course deals with all the significant events in recent art history, starting from the international conceptual tendencies in the 60s, like land art, minimalism, Art Povera, Nouveaux Réalisme, Fluxus, and others, the postmodern narratives in the 80s and the 90s. The final part will be dedicated to the actual debates in the global contemporary art scene. Each lecture will be accompanied by rich visual materials, including films originating from museums. After finishing the course, the students will be able to recognize the most prominent personalities and their most iconic artworks. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Presentation Raimonds Kalējs Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1677 Anatomy 1,5 Digitalized and interactive anatomy for art and design students to improve their drawing, painting, and sketching skills in anatomy. Based on Anatomy Next — anatomy learning tools for students and teachers. Anatomy Next is a very successful, world-known educational technology start-up to help students learn anatomy faster and more efficiently. Lecture Test Uldis Zariņš Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1376 Art Pedagogy in a Cultural Environment 3 The course prepares students to conduct practical visual arts lectures in art exhibitions or a broader cultural environment. Such an experience is useful in any art communication process. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in discussing art with people of all ages, conducting informal art classes, and evaluating the learning process. Practical work, seminar or discussion Presentation Ilze Vītola Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
      ELECTIVE SUBJECTS OFFERED TO ERASMUS+ VISITING STUDENTS        
      Elective subjects for Erasmus+ visiting students offered by different departments in different specialties. The list of available elective subjects will be published shortly before the start of the semester with online registration. The number of elective subjects depends on the number of remaining ECTS required for the student after the student's basic curriculum of the department's specialty subjects, general art subjects, and humanities subjects has been approved by the department.        
      BA 4        
code subject name ECTS   type of class type of examination lecturer additional info
      THE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIALTY SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects in the student's chosen subfield. These subjects account for a significant part of the total semester or study year programme percentage.        
MākZ7027 Composition 3 Students are working on the diploma paper idea one-on-one with the lecturer. Individual work Assessment show by choice The visiting student works with his/her own individual theme.
MākZ6538 Composition (Polygraphic Printed Material) 3 Students gain an in-depth understanding and practical skills in graphic design by developing mock-ups of two objects, similar and stylistically uniform yet having a different status in a hierarchy or different functions, for example, paper award designs — degree and diploma, and their artistic jackets or other covers. In the course of developing their work, students get acquainted with the objects of analogous significance, the possible variety of stylistics and form of their artistic elements, as well as learn about traditions. Individual work Assessment show Valdis Villerušs  
MākZ2449 Advertising Graphics 3 The goal of the course is to master the basic principles of marketing-based visual communication. The course introduces the creative, functional, and aesthetic significance of visual communication, its application in artistic creative work and graphic composition. Students learn to use the visual language appropriate to communication channels, as well as graphic and text composition, hierarchy, and viewer attention control. Throughout the semester, students work on creating a promotional offer for a product and/or service. Individual work Assessment show Ivs Zenne  
MākZ7363 Illustration 3 Throughout the course, students broaden their understanding of the profession of illustrator, gaining experience in various projects related to illustration, transforming illustration into spatial expression, learning about the significance of illustration and drawing in music, dance, and theater. Students collaborate with the editorial staff of cultural publications or create their own publications. Individual work Assessment show Rūta Briede  
      GENERAL ART SUBJECTS        
      Students of all disciplines take general art subjects to gain skills and understanding of academic drawing, painting, and sculpture. Study assignments are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about proportions, scale, and relationships between light and dark, and creatively interpret the given setting and assignment at the same time. If a department does not offer any of the general art subjects (drawing, painting, design), it is possible to take it by joining another department or course.
       The department teaching the subject assesses the student's skill level and individually adjusts the assignments.
MākZ4212 Drawing 3 Nude figure. Large-format (min. 120x80 cm) primed canvas or paper. Soft materials (coal, sanguine, sepia, etc.). Figure from different angles. Dimensional, tonal, or line drawings. Practical and individual work Assessment show    
MākZ4212 Sketching There are no separate credits for sketching; students are marked for the Drawing course Sketching the human figure for 5, 10, 15 minutes.
Objective: the act of drawing using various materials (charcoal pencil, pencil, felt-tip pen, sepia, acrylic, ink, etc.), developing visual perception, transferring it to the sketch.
Results to be achieved: a developed ability to understand proportion and to create individual handwriting in drawing using a variety of materials, taking a step back from the classical academic drawing.		 Individual work Assessment show An individual class without a lecturer  
      HUMANITIES SUBJECTS        
      As theoretical lectures are delivered to the students of the Art Academy of Latvia in Latvian, some theoretical subjects in English are offered separately to the visiting students.        
MākZ1687 Art History of Latvia 6 The course is taught to Erasmus+ students, and its purpose is to give an insight into and a general idea of the development of Latvian art history in a cultural and historical context. Alongside art history, the course provides basic knowledge of Latvian history, ethnography, and architectural history. The lecture course chronologically covers the period from prehistory to the 20th century. Visits to exhibitions and museums are organized as part of the course to broaden and improve students' knowledge and to promote connection with contemporary cultural progress. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Written course paper Ieva Rosne Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1686 Theory of Contemporary Art  3 The academic course deals with all the significant events in recent art history, starting from the international conceptual tendencies in the 60s, like land art, minimalism, Art Povera, Nouveaux Réalisme, Fluxus, and others, the postmodern narratives in the 80s and the 90s. The final part will be dedicated to the actual debates in the global contemporary art scene. Each lecture will be accompanied by rich visual materials, including films originating from museums. After finishing the course, the students will be able to recognize the most prominent personalities and their most iconic artworks. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Presentation Raimonds Kalējs Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1677 Anatomy 1,5 Digitalized and interactive anatomy for art and design students to improve their drawing, painting, and sketching skills in anatomy. Based on Anatomy Next — anatomy learning tools for students and teachers. Anatomy Next is a very successful, world-known educational technology start-up to help students learn anatomy faster and more efficiently. Lecture Test Uldis Zariņš Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1376 Art Pedagogy in a Cultural Environment 3 The course prepares students to conduct practical visual arts lectures in art exhibitions or a broader cultural environment. Such an experience is useful in any art communication process. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in discussing art with people of all ages, conducting informal art classes, and evaluating the learning process. Practical work, seminar or discussion Presentation Ilze Vītola Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
      ELECTIVE SUBJECTS OFFERED TO ERASMUS+ VISITING STUDENTS        
      Elective subjects for Erasmus+ visiting students offered by different departments in different specialties. The list of available elective subjects will be published shortly before the start of the semester with online registration. The number of elective subjects depends on the number of remaining ECTS required for the student after the student's basic curriculum of the department's specialty subjects, general art subjects, and humanities subjects has been approved by the department.        
      MA1        
code subject name ECTS   type of class type of examination lecturer additional info
      THE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIALTY SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects in the student's chosen subfield. These subjects account for a significant part of the total semester or study year programme percentage.        
MākZ6963 Composition 1 3 Students are working on the diploma paper idea one-on-one with the lecturer. Individual work Assessment show by choice The visiting student works with his/her own individual theme.
MākZ6696 Composition 2 3 Students' interests and current artistic innovations are important factors in determining the scope of the composition assignment. Students' independent work, their ability to perform work self-evaluation, consulting with the lecturer plays an important role.
Free choice of technique. The choice of format and number of works is unlimited, depending on the specific assignment and the author's intention.		 Individual work Assessment show Miķelis Fišers  
MākZ6665 Experimental Graphics 3 The main idea of the "Experimental Graphics" class is to study and use innovative and unconventional techniques, take a step back from classical printmaking methods, interdisciplinary research, and independently conducted experiments, thus expanding the creative vision and gaining experience in other creative fields and trying out new materials. Practical work Assessment show Paulis Liepa  
MākZ6839 Illustration 3 Throughout the course, students learn storytelling and are working on a storyboard, thus developing their handwriting and its correlation with the story. One of the most significant assignments of the course is to create a picture book for children, which requires careful study of children's literature and visual culture. Individual work Assessment show Rūta Briede  
      THE DEPARTMENT'S ELECTIVE SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects that can be taken in addition to the basic study programme.        
MākZ6278 Relief Printing 3 Students expand and improve their knowledge of and skills in printing techniques, conduct experiments to expand their knowledge of techniques and means of expression. Students are required to submit a minimum of two technically different compositions. Practical work Assessment show Valdis Vilerušs  
MākZ6280 Intaglio Printing 3 Students continue their in-depth study of 1–2 intaglio techniques (etching, aquatint, sugar lift, deep etching, soft ground, drypoint, mezzotint, collagraphy) or compilations of these techniques. Selected techniques should be used to produce two different compositions per semester. Materials for work: copper, zinc plates (for chemical techniques), plastic (dry point). Students must provide the materials and tools needed for their work. Practical work Assessment show Vita Lēnerte  
MākZ6282 Litography 3 Students without preliminary knowledge become acquainted with the specifics of the lithography technique. Lithography stone preparation and drawing transmission. Chemical treatment of the lithographic stone surface and printing. Students with preliminary knowledge experiment with lithography techniques. Creative composition, lithography stone preparation, chemical treatment, and printing. Practical work Assessment show Anatolijs Šandurovs  
MākZ6284 Sreen Printing 3 The assignment will be given in accordance with the level of preparedness in the group. A more advanced assignment would be to print one or more works using several stencils. It will be based on self-expression and finding one's artistic language using screen-printing. Practical work Assessment show Sabīne Ābele  
      GENERAL ART SUBJECTS        
      Students of all disciplines take general art subjects to gain skills and understanding of academic drawing, painting, and sculpture. Study assignments are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about proportions, scale, and relationships between light and dark, and creatively interpret the given setting and assignment at the same time. If a department does not offer any of the general art subjects (drawing, painting, design), it is possible to take it by joining another department or course.
       The department teaching the subject assesses the student's skill level and individually adjusts the assignments.
MākZ3249 Painting 3 The aim of the course is to develop painting skills at the next level of complexity by painting a nude figure from nature. The objective is to focus on the study of the relationship between the figure and space; the lecturer may assign a creative task (unrelated to the model) to be carried out individually. In the framework of the course, students also learn about the world’s current trends in painting. Practical work Assessment show   Elective subject
MākZ6965 Drawing 3 Nude figure. Large-format (min. 120x80 cm) primed canvas or paper. Soft materials (coal, sanguine, sepia, etc.). Figure from different angles. Dimensional, tonal, or line drawings. Practical and individual work Assessment show   Elective subject
MākZ6965 Sketching There are no separate credits for sketching; students are marked for the Drawing course Sketching the human figure for 5, 10, 15 minutes.
Objective: the act of drawing using various materials (charcoal pencil, pencil, felt-tip pen, sepia, acrylic, ink, etc.), developing visual perception, transferring it to the sketch.
Results to be achieved: a developed ability to understand proportion and to create individual handwriting in drawing using a variety of materials, taking a step back from the classical academic drawing.		 Individual work Assessment show An individual class without a lecturer Elective subject
      HUMANITIES SUBJECTS        
      As theoretical lectures are delivered to the students of the Art Academy of Latvia in Latvian, some theoretical subjects in English are offered separately to the visiting students.        
MākZ1687 Art History of Latvia 6 The course is taught to Erasmus+ students, and its purpose is to give an insight into and a general idea of the development of Latvian art history in a cultural and historical context. Alongside art history, the course provides basic knowledge of Latvian history, ethnography, and architectural history. The lecture course chronologically covers the period from prehistory to the 20th century. Visits to exhibitions and museums are organized as part of the course to broaden and improve students' knowledge and to promote connection with contemporary cultural progress. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Written course paper Ieva Rosne Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1686 Theory of Contemporary Art  3 The academic course deals with all the significant events in recent art history, starting from the international conceptual tendencies in the 60s, like land art, minimalism, Art Povera, Nouveaux Réalisme, Fluxus, and others, the postmodern narratives in the 80s and the 90s. The final part will be dedicated to the actual debates in the global contemporary art scene. Each lecture will be accompanied by rich visual materials, including films originating from museums. After finishing the course, the students will be able to recognize the most prominent personalities and their most iconic artworks. Lecture, discussion Presentation Raimonds Kalējs Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1677 Anatomy 1,5 Digitalized and interactive anatomy for art and design students to improve their drawing, painting, and sketching skills in anatomy. Based on Anatomy Next — anatomy learning tools for students and teachers. Anatomy Next is a very successful, world-known educational technology start-up to help students learn anatomy faster and more efficiently. Lecture   Uldis Zariņš Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ6753 Critical Design 3 The course provides a general insight into design progress, starting from the '90s, introduces major developments in design thinking and approach, and provides an in-depth look at the "Critical Design" trend that emerged during this period. Throughout the course, students are introduced to the concept of critical design, its goals and techniques, and discuss the specifics of design as an information medium. The course covers the theoretical foundations of critical design and illustrates it by numerous examples. It also deals with the problems of design terminology and the point of contact between design and conceptual art. This course aims to encourage designers and artists to think critically and to offer new tools for their artistic and design practices. Lecture Test Liene Jākobsone Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ6271 Art in Public Space 3 The course aims to introduce the diverse manifestations of contemporary art in the public domain, exploring it in depth. The main goal of the course is to broaden the academic horizon by presenting and analyzing contemporary art events and highlighting their interdisciplinary nature, socio-political critical information, and exploration of alternative forms (lasting monuments, temporary art installations, art festivals, biennials, various interventions in a public contemporary art environment, value criteria in the contemporary art environment, etc.). The objective of the course is not only to inform and describe but to develop students' critical thinking, ability to think independently, analyze and evaluate contemporary art events in public space both in Latvia and worldwide. The course looks at the major artistic activities of the late 20th and 21st centuries in the public domain. Lectures present a wealth of visuals, as well as publicly available professional video materials (tate.org.uk, channel.louisiana.dk, royalacademy.org, moma.org, etc.), and DVD movie fragments. Lecture Test Inese Baranovska If the course is attended by Erasmus+ students, it is taught bilingually (in Latvian and English).
MākZ6819 Art and Culture in the Second Half of the 20th Century: Minimal and Conceptual Art 3 The course aims to give an insight into the minimalist and conceptualist artistic trends, their main representatives, and their typical work-creating strategies in a broader context of the second half of the 20th-century art, philosophy, politics, and ideology. The course will focus not only on visual arts, but also briefly on the direction of minimalism in music, literature, and architecture, as well as on the link between the emergence of conceptualism and the Fluxus movement and the musical avant-garde, focusing on the 60s and 70s, exploring the influence of the avant-garde art of the period on the different art world situations of the 80s and 90s and making comparisons with current events in Latvian and world art in the 21st century. Lecture, seminar or discussion Presentation Jānis Taurens If the course is attended by Erasmus+ students, it is taught bilingually (in Latvian and English).
      ELECTIVE SUBJECTS OFFERED TO ERASMUS+ VISITING STUDENTS        
      Elective subjects for Erasmus+ visiting students offered by different departments in different specialties. The list of available elective subjects will be published shortly before the start of the semester with online registration. The number of elective subjects depends on the number of remaining ECTS required for the student after the student's basic curriculum of the department's specialty subjects, general art subjects, and humanities subjects has been approved by the department.        
      MA2        
code subject name ECTS   type of class type of examination lecturer additional info
      THE DEPARTMENT'S ELECTIVE SUBJECTS        
      Specialty subjects in the student's chosen subfield. These subjects account for a significant part of the total semester or study year programme percentage.        
MākZ6843 Experimental Graphics 3 The main idea of the "Experimental Graphics" class is to study and use innovative and unconventional techniques, take a step back from classical printmaking methods, interdisciplinary research, and independently conducted experiments, thus expanding the creative vision and gaining experience in other creative fields and trying out new materials. Practical work Assessment show Paulis Liepa  
MākZ6842 Illustration 3 Illustration course is devoted to comic book art. As part of the course, students create a group or individual comics publication, selecting the target audience, and exploring its qualities. To create a story, students design a storyboard and choose an individual drawing style that highlights and enhances the story. Individual work Assessment show Rūta Briede  
      GENERAL ART SUBJECTS        
      Students of all disciplines take general art subjects to gain skills and understanding of academic drawing, painting, and sculpture. Study assignments are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about proportions, scale, and relationships between light and dark, and creatively interpret the given setting and assignment at the same time. If a department does not offer any of the general art subjects (drawing, painting, design), it is possible to take it by joining another department or course.
       The department teaching the subject assesses the student's skill level and individually adjusts the assignments.
  Drawing 3 Large-format drawings. Same task as for painters, sculptors, and graphic artists.  Practical and individual work Assessment show   Elective subject
  Sketching There are no separate credits for sketching; students are marked for the Drawing course Sketching the human figure for 5, 10, 15 minutes.
Objective: the act of drawing using various materials (charcoal pencil, pencil, felt-tip pen, sepia, acrylic, ink, etc.), developing visual perception, transferring it to the sketch.
Results to be achieved: a developed ability to understand proportion and to create individual handwriting in drawing using a variety of materials, taking a step back from the classical academic drawing.		 Individual work Assessment show An individual class without a lecturer Elective subject
      HUMANITIES SUBJECTS        
      As theoretical lectures are delivered to the students of the Art Academy of Latvia in Latvian, some theoretical subjects in English are offered separately to the visiting students.        
MākZ1687 Art History of Latvia 6 The course is taught to Erasmus+ students, and its purpose is to give an insight into and a general idea of the development of Latvian art history in a cultural and historical context. Alongside art history, the course provides basic knowledge of Latvian history, ethnography, and architectural history. The lecture course chronologically covers the period from prehistory to the 20th century. Visits to exhibitions and museums are organized as part of the course to broaden and improve students' knowledge and to promote connection with contemporary cultural progress. Lecture, visits to exhibitions and cultural sites Written course paper Ieva Rosne Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1686 Theory of Contemporary Art  3 The academic course deals with all the significant events in recent art history, starting from the international conceptual tendencies in the 60s, like land art, minimalism, Art Povera, Nouveaux Réalisme, Fluxus, and others, the postmodern narratives in the 80s and the 90s. The final part will be dedicated to the actual debates in the global contemporary art scene. Each lecture will be accompanied by rich visual materials, including films originating from museums. After finishing the course, the students will be able to recognize the most prominent personalities and their most iconic artworks. Lecture, discussion Presentation Raimonds Kalējs Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ1677 Anatomy 1,5 Digitalized and interactive anatomy for art and design students to improve their drawing, painting, and sketching skills in anatomy. Based on Anatomy Next — anatomy learning tools for students and teachers. Anatomy Next is a very successful, world-known educational technology start-up to help students learn anatomy faster and more efficiently. Lecture   Uldis Zariņš Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ6753 Critical Design 3 The course provides a general insight into design progress, starting from the '90s, introduces major developments in design thinking and approach, and provides an in-depth look at the "Critical Design" trend that emerged during this period. Throughout the course, students are introduced to the concept of critical design, its goals and techniques, and discuss the specifics of design as an information medium. The course covers the theoretical foundations of critical design and illustrates it by numerous examples. It also deals with the problems of design terminology and the point of contact between design and conceptual art. This course aims to encourage designers and artists to think critically and to offer new tools for their artistic and design practices. Lecture Test Liene Jākobsone Special subject for Erasmus+ students.
MākZ6271 Art in Public Space 3 The course aims to introduce the diverse manifestations of contemporary art in the public domain, exploring it in depth. The main goal of the course is to broaden the academic horizon by presenting and analyzing contemporary art events and highlighting their interdisciplinary nature, socio-political critical information, and exploration of alternative forms (lasting monuments, temporary art installations, art festivals, biennials, various interventions in a public contemporary art environment, value criteria in the contemporary art environment, etc.). The objective of the course is not only to inform and describe but to develop students' critical thinking, ability to think independently, analyze and evaluate contemporary art events in public space both in Latvia and worldwide. The course looks at the major artistic activities of the late 20th and 21st centuries in the public domain. Lectures present a wealth of visuals, as well as publicly available professional video materials (tate.org.uk, channel.louisiana.dk, royalacademy.org, moma.org, etc.), and DVD movie fragments. Lecture Test Inese Baranovska If the course is attended by Erasmus+ students, it is taught bilingually (in Latvian and English).
MākZ6819 Art and Culture in the Second Half of the 20th Century: Minimal and Conceptual Art 3 The course aims to give an insight into the minimalist and conceptualist artistic trends, their main representatives, and their typical work-creating strategies in a broader context of the second half of the 20th-century art, philosophy, politics, and ideology. The course will focus not only on visual arts, but also briefly on the direction of minimalism in music, literature, and architecture, as well as on the link between the emergence of conceptualism and the Fluxus movement and the musical avant-garde, focusing on the 60s and 70s, exploring the influence of the avant-garde art of the period on the different art world situations of the 80s and 90s and making comparisons with current events in Latvian and world art in the 21st century. Lecture, seminar or discussion Presentation Jānis Taurens If the course is attended by Erasmus+ students, it is taught bilingually (in Latvian and English).