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The aim of the course is to develop creative skills, perception and imagination through the exploration of nature, art and cultural environment. To learn the terminology of fine arts by interacting with various art styles and to practically develop skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, composition and graphic design. Course objectives: 1. To introduce the classification of art, means of artistic expression, basics and types of composition and its application; to practically learn graphic printing techniques, the basics of drawing, painting and sculpture; 2. Learn the basics of graphic printing, drawing and painting; 3. Develop skills and abilities in different practical application of various means of artistic expression and basic principle of composition; 4. Learn digital graphic design and its artistic capacity; 5. Develop an understanding of composition as a means of creative expression, the skills to apply composition principles in a variety of ways within the professional

The course consists of the three thematic groups: (1) Theory of styles of art and architecture, (2) Theory of the contemporary problematic of cultural heritage, and (3) Theory of visual structures and colours, united by common aims and objectives, common description of knowledge, skills, and competences, a common final exam and common tasks of student’s independent work. The role of the course in the study programme is to create a fundamental understanding on the classification of the styles of visual art, the concept of a style, the principles and systems of visual composition, including the colour theory concepts, also providing insight to the local (Latvia’s) and global problematic on preservation and condition of cultural heritage in the contemporary world. The acquisition of the course content is addressed to the development of the evaluation skills of historical, thematical, and formal analysis of the environmental objects and artefacts. The course introduces students

The course will give introduction to the history of Japanese art, beginning with the prehistorical period till the middle of the 20th century.. A brief account of each period's characteristical artworks and artists will help students to understand the course of development of the Japanese arts and give an outline of Japanese aesthetics.

The aim of the course is to facilitate art students’ English for Specific Purposes acquisition, focusing on the development and reinforcement of spoken communication skills. The students taking the course participate in the discussions about the role of art in the modern global context, the impact of history and culture on modern art movements as well as about the design development process. The students are introduced to the use of Business English at meetings and make presentations about the selected professional themes. The course objectives are to develop the students’ general and business communication skills and to improve English vocabulary pertaining to art and design. The course is delivered in English and Latvian.

The aim of the course is to facilitate art students’ English for Specific Purposes acquisition, focusing on the development and reinforcement of spoken communication skills. The students taking the course participate in the discussions about the role of art in the modern global context, the impact of history and culture on modern art movements as well as about the design development process. The students are introduced to the use of Business English at meetings and make presentations about the selected professional themes. The course objectives are to develop the students’ general and business communication skills and to improve English vocabulary pertaining to art and design. The course is delivered in English and Latvian.

The aim of the course is to explore the concepts of contemporary art. The students will analyse multimedia expressive means, master conceptualization in art as well as art documentation in photo series, will develop conceptual projects and spatial objects. The students will realize art action. The course provides for the discussion of graphic design, book design, graphical symbols. The students will create letter and image compositions, make posters, book design and illustrations, experiment with various techniques and materials of graphic design.

The aim of the course is to prepare the students for reading professional literature and communication in English as well as to develop the students’ skills to apply the obtained information about art movements and understanding of the interaction between text and the visual arts practically, integrating their knowledge in the professional activity. Objectives: to promote professional terminology acquisition, to facilitate the development of the students' reading skills, to introduce reading techniques and core reading comprehension strategies and to promote the students’ skills to apply the language in the professional environment. The course is delivered in English and Latvian.

The aim of the course is to prepare the students for reading professional literature and communication in English as well as to develop the students’ skills to apply the obtained information about art movements and understanding of the interaction between text and the visual arts practically, integrating their knowledge in the professional activity. Objectives: to promote professional terminology acquisition, to facilitate the development of the students' reading skills, to introduce reading techniques and core reading comprehension strategies and to promote the students’ skills to apply the language in the professional environment. The course is delivered in English and Latvian.

The aim of the study course is to provide students of the a master 's level in humanities with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Asian technology, the history of science and the arts, its historical development and specific aspects. The course provides insight and basic knowledge of science and technology in the Middle and Far East. The aim of the first part is to study Western clichés on Chinese science, then to focus on the history and development of some proto-sciences in the Far East, mainly alchemy, astronomy, geography and medicine. The basic ideas and concepts about man and his integration into the space of the outside world, about matter and spiritual beings, as well as about public order as a precondition for scientific interests are especially thoroughly analyzed. Students are introduced to the fundamental ideas of Chinese science and the most well-known fields in which Chinese researchers have excelled, especially botany and alchemy (medicine). The second part

The Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia (ILFAUL) is a research organisation conducting internationally recognised studies in three fields: literary criticism, folklore studies and arts. The ILFAUL is also one of Latvian research institutions, which strategically develops and promotes research in digital humanities, actively maintains a dialogue between the humanities and cultural heritage industries. Scientific staff of the ILFAUL is involved in local and international research networks and associations, as well as working on their boards in certain cases. In 2012–2018, researchers participated in 37 international research projects, resulting in 120 international scientific publications.