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DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY Department of Art of FACULTY OF MUSIC AND ART in cooperation with Department of Computer Science of FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COMPUTER DESIGNDirectors of program: Dr.paed., assoc. prof. A. Šļahova (Department of Art) Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs (Department of Computer Science)Study program was approved:At the Senate meeting of DU On”___”of ______2002 Protocol NR ____ Chair of Senate: Dr.phyl, doc. V.Šaudiņa1 DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY Department of Art of FACULTY OF MUSIC AND ART in cooperation with Department of Computer Science of FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS presents the program of professional studies “Computer Design”Directors of program: Dr.paed., assoc. prof. A. Šļahova (Department of Art) Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs (Department of Computer Science)Length of studies: four years Conferred qualification: “Computer Designer” and “Bachelor of Art” Code of study program “Computer Design” in conformity with the classification of education in Republic of Latvia: 3122-03 - 3471-04** Code of program contains the combination of two professions included in the classification of education in Republic of Latvia: “Computer operator” and “Designer”. Content of these two programs provides a foundation of professional study program “Computer Design”.2 CONTENTS1. General characteristics of study program 4 2. Assessment system of study results 6 3. Regulations of matriculation 6 4. Length of studies 6 5. Implementation 6 6. Structure 7 7. Description of professional study program “Computer Design” 7 7.1. Aim 8 7.2. Tasks 8 7.3. Structure 8 7.4. Content 9 8. Curriculum 12 9. Graduation examinations 12 10. Organization of professional practice 18 11. Tools for implementation of study program 18 11.1. Academic staff 18 11.2. Material and technical resources 20 11.3. Library 22 11.4. Theoretical and applied research 23 11.5. Cooperation with other frameworks of university 27 11.6. Participation in professional organizations 28 11.7. Creative cooperation of departments 30 12. System of evaluation and quality insurance 30 13. In-service training of academic staff 31 14. Comparison with the similar study programs in the higher schools of Latvia 32 and other countries 15. Annotation of study courses 34 16. Opportunities for further studies 47 Supplements 1. References from firms 2. Copy of license “Computer Design” 3. The standard of a profession “Computer Design” 4. Program of examinations for enrollment 5. Cabinet regulations on the second level national standart of higher education in Republic of Latvia 6. Curriculum Vitae 7. Information about conference 8. The list of exhibitions and publications 9. Copies of licenses for software 10. Study programs of foreign universities 11. Study programs curriculum 12. Siauliai University (Lithuania) program of Master of Fine Arts3 1. General characteristics of study programStrategic aim of professional study program “Computer Design” is the training of internationally competitive specialists with a versatile knowledge in contemporary art, design, and computer design. With a further professional training these specialists could become the proficient experts able to satisfy the current and prospective demand for this type of professionals. Aim of study program “Computer Design” is the acquaintance with the theoretical foundations of art, culture, and philosophy, academic basis of art, creative activities by means of expressive tools and types of visual art, as well as implementation of students’ ideas by means of updated software. Study program “Computer Design” does not include the design and construction of special software and theories. Above mentioned aims are specified in the following tasks:  to provide the qualified and successful mastering of study program;  to provide the integration of different branches of art and information technology as well as the integration of theory and practice;  to involve the qualified experts from Daugavpils University, University of Latvia, Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy, Academy of Art of Latvia and other research and educational organizations of Latvia and other countries in the implementation of program;  to promote the cooperation between the students and academic staff; to develop the material and technical resources of the program etc.Process of studies is organized in accordance with the Constitution of Daugavpils University, Law of Higher Education and other legislative documents of Republic of Latvia as well as in line with Study regulations accepted by Senate of Daugavpils University. Matriculation is carried out in accordance with the regulations of Enrollment annually approved by the Senate of Daugavpils University. Implementation of study program is provided in the form of full-time and part-time studies on the Faculty of Music and Art of Daugavpils University. Necessity for this study program is determined by the following. Currently higher education institutions of Latvia train the specialists in computer programming or mathematics or artists with the minimum skills in information technologies. Classification of specialties developed by Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia does not contain the specialty combining both branches. Significance of study program “Computer Design” is determined by the dynamic development of modern technologies.4 References on the necessity of given program has been provided by the following firms: Difraks, Ltd.(Daugavpils), Tilts (Riga), Publishing House “Saule” of Daugavpils University (see review of program in Supplement 1). Integration of programs “Computer Design” and “Bachelor of Art” is an urgent issue, which could help to develop the culture of visual design in Latvia. Considering the above mentions reasons and obtaining the license from Ministry of Education and Science (06.15.2000, NR 04041-1, see copy in Supplement 2). Department of Art and Department of Computer Science developed the study program “Computer Design” and in academic year 2000/2001 started the training of computer designers. See the standard of a profession “Computer Design” in Supplement 3. Activities of Department of Art and Department of Computer Science, graduate development and contacts established with other frameworks of DU, academic staff from similar programs in University of Latvia, Academy of Art of Latvia, Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy, school boards of different cities, schools, research institutions, enterprises foster the development of effective strategies for the program, research of the economical demands, work on the new professional programs. Study program under discussion is integrated in the structure of Daugavpils University and its’ structure and content corresponds the current and future needs of education, research, art, and industry of Latvia. In a last few years team of young, professional, highly qualified academic staff has been organized. The team has been involved in the development of the content of study program, research work, regular evaluation of program quality, and organization of different activities and projects in close cooperation with the students. Investigation of the labor market and economical demands has lead to the constant correction and development of study program, therefore: 1. Since the 31st of October, 2000 Department of Art has become a member of NSEAD (National Society for Education in Art and Design) Number 11623 (Great Britain). Aim of NSEAD: to promote the development of professional studies in art, creative activities and design; 2. Department of Art has been involved in project “Establishing of support network for promotion of innovative SMEs Development of Electronic and Information Technology branches in regions of Latvia” – SME 1999/2-1.3.1. - 2.3./REG- ELIN-LAT European Commission Research Directorates General Shared Cost AM CPF Forms; 3. Since 200 department had been involved in the activities of ACEID (Asia-Pacific Center of Educational Innovation for Development) (membership number of DU – 41-0375) and in the project of UNITWIN/UNESCO “Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability”. Together with 35 universities from different parts of the world department begin its work on professional programs, joint researches, creation of the network of electronic information and exchange of experience, implementation of new technologies etc.; 4. Academic staff of Department of Art has the membership in the public organization “Association of Art Educators”, which has set forth the aim to unite5 the artists – educators facilitating the exchange of experience, collection and implementation of creative and methodological ideas; to enrich the social life with the artistic activities (Number of certificate S 1629).2. Assessment system of study resultsStudy results of students enrolled in professional study program “Computer Design” can be assessed both during the semester by means of assessment of independent studies (shows, tests, discussions on workshops, performance of creative work) and in the periods of examination (written and verbal tests and examinations). According with the order of minister of Education and Science of Republic of Latvia (Nr. 208, 04.14.1998) “Unified recording of study results evaluation” study results has been assessed on 10 point’s scale. Assessment can be estimated in percents from summary of maximum obtained points in examinations, tests, creative works, practical works, and workshops. Lowest successful assessment of study results is four points.3. Regulations of matriculationAdmission requirements for applicants:  Secondary education or secondary professional education;  Latvian Proficiency Test;  Examination in drawing, painting, and composition (requirements for examinations see in Supplement 4). 4. Length of studiesContent of program can be acquired in four years.5. ImplementationStudies are provided by the Department of Art of Faculty of Music and Art in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science of Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of Daugavpils University as a full-time or part-time studies financed by state budget or study fees received from juridical persons.6 6. Structure Structure of professional study program “Computer Design” is illustrated in Figure 1.Comprehensive courses (22 CP)58% Theoretical 4% general courses and specialization courses (93 CP) Coureses and 24% SpecializationOptional courses 5 (CP) 14% Courses (93 CP)Course works, qualification work and practices (40 CP)Figure 1.This program is coordinated with the Regulation of Cabinet NR 481 (Protocol NR 57, § 9, Riga, November 20, 2001). Regulation on the second level national standard of professional education see in Supplement 5.7. Description of professional study program “Computer Design”Program “Computer Design” is envisaged for the training of the qualified computer designers able to accomplish the creative, analytic and experimental research tasks. Given program includes the methods ranging from the theoretical and practical foundations of visual design to the technologies of INTERNET and Multimedia necessary for the training of creative professionals in the field of advertisement, marketing, printing and publishing, industry, production of photos, stage design, fine art, and animation.7 7.1. Aim  To prepare the professionally trained, internationally competitive Bachelor of Art able to enhance and develop acquired knowledge, perform the research and creative work in one of the branches of art, and to work in the corresponding artistic or other directions of national economy;  Implementation of individual ideas by means of updated software and creative approach to the visual art.  To provide the conditions for the preparation for the continuation of professional education in Master degree programs in universities of Latvia or other countries.7.2. Tasks  Transference of knowledge about the art as a complex of science and creative activities, its practical significance and most important trends in historical perspective and in the present times;  Transference of deep knowledge about computers and practical skills with different software;  Teaching of software application skills to the design tasks in polygraphy, multimedia WEB-design, advertisements by logo, TV etc., as well as in the development of artistic projects of consumer goods;  Deliverance of necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills in all disciplines of fine art;  Development of visual perception, visual memory, feeling of colors;  Teaching of the creative expression of individual ideas and feelings by means of methods of fine art;  Acquaintance with the most famous art works in the culture of different nations and culture of Latvia;  Development of professional skills in practical training as well as in course works and course projects.  Acquaintance, development and strengthening of research and creative work skills in the professional and creative classes, art practice, as well as working on the course work and Bachelor thesis.7.3. Structure Comprehensive courses (22 Credit Points or 14% from study program in total) – studies of theoretical courses are compulsory for all students enrolled in professional program “Computer Design”. These studies comprise the basic courses of art theory, as well as other general and comprehensive basic courses in the field of art and culture, which helps to equate the students’ levels of knowledge, gives the versatile knowledge and skills in main branches of art.8 Theoretical general courses and specialization courses (93 Credit Points or 58 %) – compulsory professional courses providing the in-depth professional studies. These studies comprise the basic theoretical and practical courses in information science as well as the courses in design and planning. Students have a possibility to acquire the academic foundations of art, in practical classes they can develop their artistic creativity and skills of creative work. Optional Courses (6 Credit Points) – contains several optional courses from which the courses comprising at least 6 CP (4% from study program in total) have to be selected by students. Course works, qualification work and practices (40 Credit Points or 24%). During the training students carry out two course works, have two art practices - plenair, practical training and two professional practices. At the end of training they perform – a qualification work.7.4. Content (see Table 1) Table 1. Content of professional study program “Computer Design”Nr Course title Course Assessment Academic staff credits form COMPREHENSIVE COURSES ( 22 CP) 1. Theory and history of philosophy 6 Test, Dr.Phyl., doc. examination L.Gorbaceviča 2. General theory and semiotic of culture 2 Test Dr.Philol., doc. A.Ņeminuščijs Assist. G.Markovs 3. Language studies 6 Test, Department of examination Foreign Languages 4. Phenomenology of art 4 Test, Dr.Phyl., examination doc. L.Gorbaceviča Assist. B.Felce 5. Theory of art 2 Examination Dr.Paed., doc. V.Liepa 6. History of civilization and Latvian 2 Test Lect. G.Ozoliņš culture Assist. Ž.BadiņšTHEORETICAL GENERAL COURSES AND SPECIALIZATION COURSES ( 93 CP) 1. General characteristics of new 1 examination Dr. paed., information technologies. doc. P.Drozdovs Introduction to the theory of colours. 2. Operating system Windows NT and 2 examination Dr. paed., Windows 2000, basic software, doc. P.Drozdovs administrating 9 3. Word processors, spreadsheets, data 3 Test Mg. paed., assist. bases (Microsoft Office) I.Boļakova 4. Drawing 12 Test Dr. paed., assoc. examination prof. A.Šļahova Back art, assist. I.Folkmanis 5. Painting 12 Test Mg.paed., examination lect.T.Mihailova Mg.paed., assist. L.Procenko 6. Raster graphics, preliminary of print 6 Test, Dr. paed., doc. work. examination P.Drozdovs Mg.Comp.Sc., assist. V.Stočka 7. Composition 9 Test Assoc.prof. examination G.Gludiņš, Arhitekte I.Kokina, Mākslinieks J.Pundurs 8. Two-dimensional animation (Ulead 2 Test Mg.comp.Sc, lect. Grif Animator, Animator Studio) N.Bogdanova 9. Three-dimensional graphic and 2 Test Dr.paed., animation (3DF MAX Wizard, 3D doc. P.Drozdovs MAX) 10. History of art 10 Test, Mg.paed., assist. examination J.Savvina 11. Anatomy 2 Examination Back.art., as. I.Folkmanis 12. Chiseling 3 Test Back.art., assist. I.Folkmanis Back.art. assist. M.Folkmane 13. Foundations of descriptive geometry 3 Test, Dr.paed., assoc. and perspective examination prof. A.Šļahova 14. Vector Graphics 2 Test Mg.comp.Sc, lect. N.Bogdanova 15. Computernets and communications 1 Test Mg.comp.Sc., assist. E.Jerockis 16. Creation of home page 2 Test Mg. paed., asist. I.Boļakova Mg. comp., Sc., assist. V.Stočka 17. Desktop publishing software (Adobe 2 Examination Mg. comp. Sc., Page Maker). Creating portable files assist. V.Stočka (Adobe Acrobat) Mg. comp. Sc, lect. N.Bogdanova10 18. Multimedia`s technology training 5 Test, Dr. paed., examination doc. P.Drozdovs 19. Sound in multimedia 1 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs Assist.A.Uškāns20. Mathematical logic 2 Test Dr. math., doc. G.Hiļķeviča Dr. phys., doc. S.Ignatjeva 21. The theory and practice of modern 4 Examination Dr. phys., programming doc. S.Ignatjeva 22. Software of non-linear videomontage 2 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, Assist.V.Šilovs 23. Technical drawing 6 Test Dr. eng., doc. J.Osnovina 24. Psychological problems of designer`s work:  Technologies of personal 2 Test Dr. psych., growth doc. V.Makarevičs Dr. psych., doc. A.Pipere  Psychology of image 1 Test Dr. psych., doc. V.MakarevičsOPTIONAL COURSES ( min. - 5 CP) 1. Foundations of printing and 1 Test Dr. Phys., publishing doc. V.Gerbreders2. Advertisement on TV 1 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs3. Distribution of colour 2 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs4. Digital photography 1 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs5. Photo art 3 Test Back.paed., assist. A.Stakle6. Popular traditions 1 Test Back.paed., assist. I.Uškāne 5. Ethics and aesthetics 3 Test Lect A.Felcis Assist. B.Felce11 COURSE WORKS, PRACTICES, QUALIFICATION WORK (40 CP) 1. Course works (2) 4 Test Academic staff of Department of Computer and Art Department 2. Practices in art – plenair (2) 6 Test Dr. paed., assoc. prof. A.Šļahova3. Practical training 2 Test Mg.comp.Sc., lect. N.Bogdanova, Dr. paed., assoc. prof.A.Šļahova 4. Profesional practices (2) 18 Test Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs Dr.paed., assoc. prof. A.Šļahova 5. Qualification project 1 Academic staff of Department of Computer and Art Department 6 Qualification diploma work 9 Academic staff of Department of Computer and Art Department Together in program: 160Professional status: Students graduated this program have the right to continue their studies in Daugavpils University, University of Latvia, Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy and other higher education institutions in Latvia or abroad to apply for a professional degree “Master of Fine Art”. 8. CurriculumCurriculum of professional study program “Computer Design” is an integral part of study program comprising the content of studies for each semester, see Table 2.9. Graduation examinations Integrated examination of qualification;  Qualification work.12 13 10.Organization of professional practicePractice in art-plenair is organized in open air (Dagda, Kraslava, and Daugavpils). According to the curriculum it take place in the first and second year of studies during two weeks of spring semester. Professional practices: Third and fourth year students have to participate in the professional practice seven weeks long in the field of TV advertising (Difraks Ltd). Practical training: This training is intended for the students of 3rd year. Students visit museums in different counties. Exhibition of their creative art works illustrating students’ impressions usually is prepared in a short time after the coming back. From 1995 to 2000 Department of Art organized the following practical training (in art):  1995 - museums, galleries in Riga  1996 - museums, galleries in Riga  1996 (October) – museums in Sanct-Peterburg  1997 (May) – museums, galleries in Dresden  1997 (May) – museums in Prague  1997 (October) – museums in Venice  1997 (October) – museums of the Vatican  1997 (October) – museums in Firence  1998 – museums in Stockholm  1999 (November) – museums in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam  2000, 2001 – museums, galleries in Riga Course works: Curriculum envisages two course works: one of them is intended as a confirmation of software application skills in program “Computer Design”, other – included in program “Bachelor of Art”11.Tools for implementation of study program 11.1. Academic staff Professional study program “Computer Design” is provided by the following academic staff”:  Dr.paed. – 2  Dr.psych. – 214  Dr.comp.Sc. – 1  Dr.eng. – 2  Dr.econ. – 1  Dr.phyl. – 1  Dr.phych. – 2  Dr.art – 4  Dr.math. – 1  M.paed. – 6  M.comp.sc. – 3  Bach. of Pedagogy – 1  Bach. of Art, artists– 4  Architect – 1 Personnel of academic staff working on Department of Art and Department of Information Science is illustrated in Table 3 (Curriculum Vitae see in Supplement 6).Table 3. Personnel of academic staff involved in implementation of study program NR Name, surname Degree, position, institution 1. A.Šļahova Dr.paed., associated professor 2. J.Osnovina Dr.eng., Master of Pedagogy, docent 3. I.Volonte Master of Pedagogy, lecturer 4. M.Čačka Master of Pedagogy, assistant 5. J.Savvina Master of Pedagogy, assistant 6. L.Procenko Master of Pedagogy, assistant 7. M.Folkmane Bachelor of Art, assistant 8. I.Folkmanis Bachelor of Art, assistant 9. I.Ostrovska Master of Pedagogy 10. I.Uškāne Bachelor of Art, assistant 11. M.Raičonoka Bachelor of Pedagogy 12. P.Drozdovs Dr.paed., docent 13. S.Ignatjeva Dr.phys., docent 14. N.Bogdanova Master of Computer Science, lecturer 15. I.Boļakova Master of Pedagogy, assistant 15 16. V.Stočka Master of Computer Science, assistant 17. Ē.Jerockis Master of Computer Science, assistant 18. A.Uškāns Assistent 19. V.Silovs Assistent 20. G.Hiļkeviča Dr.math., docent 21. G.Gludiņš Associated professor 22. M.Cibuļskis Dr.art, associated professor 23. V.Šamšurs Dr. art, professor 24. L.Paulauskas Dr. art, professor 25. R.Garbačiauskas Dr. art, professor 26. T.Mihailova Master of Pedagogy, Bachelor of Art 27. J.Pudurs Assistant 28. G.Bārzdiņš Dr. of Computer Science, docent 29. I.Kokina Assistant11.2. Material and technical resourcesProfessional study program “Computer Design” is implemented by means of material and technical resources of Daugavpils University. Scientific researches, practical training can be organized also in other research and educational institutions of Latvia and foreign counties. Cooperation agreements with several institutions in Latvia and other countries are concluded or have been prepared for conclusion. One of the peculiarities of professional study programs is the deep integration of studies and research, which advance several specific requirements for material and technical resources. Features of professional study program require updated approaches to the studies and research. Students enrolled in academic and professional study programs for the purposes of studies, research work, work on projects, course work, bachelor work etc. can use:  18 special art studies and lecturer rooms on the Department of Art;  Three special study rooms and laboratories on the Department of Computer Science;  Technical resources of Multimedia Center of DU;  Material from the museums of Latvia;16  Material resources of Association of Art Educators;  Material resources of Secondary School of Dagda (in plenair). Students have a sufficient approach to the:  Photocopy machines;  Equipment for visual presentation;  Equipment for video-filming, video-reproducing, audio equipment;  Equipment for photography;  Computers.Table 4. Material and technical resources of departments Equipment Specification Computers-12 PIII 800, 256 Mb SDRAM, 10 Gb HDD, 17″ monitor, keyboard, mouse, 100 Mb Ethernet, DVD-ROM, Sound card Computers-2 PIII 700, 256 Mb SDRAM, 60 Gb HDD, 17″ monitor, keyboard, mouse, 100 Mb Ethernet, DVD-R, Sound card Printer HP Laser Jet 4L, HP Laser Jet 1200 Printer HP Desk Jet 980 cxi Scanner HP Scan Jet 3c Wacom 9″12″ tablet digitizer with pen and drivers UPS SMART Computer for video P 300, 256 Mb SDRAM, 9 Gb SCSI HDD, 17″ monitor, Video card Matrix DigiSuite LE, CD-ROM, keyboard, mouse, 100 Mb Ethernet Computer for audio P 166 MMX, 64 Mb SDRAM, Gb HDD, 15″ monitor, keyboard, mouse, 10 Mb Ethernet, CD-ROM, Sound card Department of Art owns three computers (two of them has the INTERNET connection). Computers are used for research work, for work on cooperation projects, for publishing needs, for the access to the library database of department, in the daily work of department. Color printer is utilized for course works and diploma works, for the design of the exhibitions of students’ works, for the printing needs, and modeling of teaching aids. Television and tape recorder is used in classes of art history and in other classes.17 Permanent access to the INTERNET, local net of Daugavpils University, e-mail is available for students and academic staff. Cooperation agreements with several research and educational institutions of Latvia and other countries are concluded which envisages the possibility to perform the fieldwork or to use the material resources of these institutions. Following licenses are purchased:License Number Windows Nt Server 4.0 1 Access for server 25 Windows 2000 12 Microsoft Office 2000 Pro OLP A AE 10 Painter 6.0 software EDU 8 Corel Draw 9.0 software EDU upgrade 10 Photoshop 5.5 software EDU upgrade 12 Macromedia Director 7.0 EDU 1 3DMAX 4.0 1511.3. Library 343.555 items of literature and 25.292 issues of journals are available in the reading- rooms and specialized department of library of DU. In the Department of Art and reading-room of library 1.200 books are available. There are some problems with a specialized foreign literature in the field of art and computer science, however, every year organizers of program search for the possibilities to obtain the resources for the purchase of new books and periodicals published in Western Europe and USA. For now the solution of this problem had been found accessing the personal libraries of academic staff members and electronical library database ALISE which is connected with a library of DU. This database gives a possibility to provide a search in the catalogues of libraries of University of Latvia and other most significant libraries as well as to order the books. Besides the literature in the central library of university Department of Art and Department of Computer Science own the following books:  in psychology – 23 books  in philosophy and aesthetics – 15 books  in the field of art – 274 books  in computer science – 90 books18 Academic staff of departments uses this literature to prepare for lectures, practical classes, as the teaching aids in classes and as recommended literature for Bachelor and Master degree thesis. Information available on INTERNET also can be used in the study process. Besides these resources academic staff and students have an access to the libraries of Secondary Art school “Saules skola” (Daugavpils) and Association of Art Educators.11.4. Theoretical and applied researchMain direction of research work conducted by the Department of Art is a study of ways toward a perfection of structure and content of study program, fostering the students’ interest in visual art and their creative activities and implementing the active methods of learning. This is the main topic of students’ Bachelor and Master degree thesis. Direction of research work on the Department of Computer Science is connected with the design of software. Results of research work of the Department of Art and Department of Computer Science. These results are probated: 1. In cooperation with Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy, researchers from Byelorussia, Sweden, Russia; 2. Through participation in international conferences and workshops:  In conference “Culture. Ecology. Pedagogical Process” (1994, 1995, 1996) discussing about content and methods of study programs;  Exchange of experience between PPPF Department of Art and academic staff of Vitebsk State University in conference “Person. Nature. Color. Music” (1997);  1998 – workshop for educators in Gavle University (Sweden) Art Department. Academic staff of department (DU) participates in TEMPUS project S-JEP 12552-97 “New Informational Technology in Continuing Education”;  March 5, 1998 – conference of TEMPUS S-JEP 12552;  April 21-26, 1998 – conference “World, art and children” in Vitebsk;  May 14-26, 1998 – workshop “New Informational Technology in Continuing Education” in Bristol (Great Britain);  December 9-11, 1998 – workshop “New Informational Technology in Continuing Education” in Paris (France);  January 14-18, 1999 – conference “Southern crossings – pointers for change” in Sydney (Australia);19  February 26-27, 1999 – annual and first International conference of research and practice “Training problems of professional educator” in Rezekne (Latvia);  December 13-16, 1999 – participation in international conference “Reforming learning, curriculum and pedagogy: innovative vision for the new century”, the Fifth UNESCO-ACEID International Conference in Bangkok (Thailand);  Febryary 4-5, 2000 – participation in International conference “Pradine mokykla ižengus I 2000- Uosis” in Klaipeda (Lithuania);  March 2-3, 2000 – participation in international conference “Training problems of professional educator” in Rezekne (Latvia);  May 4-6, 2000 – participation in international conference “Today’s Reforms for Tomorrow’s School’s (ATEE Spring University) in Klaipeda (Lithuania);  May 18-20, 2000 – organization and participation in international conference “Person. Color. Nature. Music” (Association of Art Educators and Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy Faculty of Daugavpils Pedagogical University in Daugavpils;  May 15-16, 2001 – participation in second international conference “The world of arts and children: problems of art pedagogy” in Vitebsk (Byelorussia);  June 19-21, 2001 – participation in second international conference “Environment. Technology. Resources” in Rezekne (Latvia);  August 14-15, 2001 – participation in Second World Congress of Latvian scientists in Riga (Latvia);  September 13-14, 2001 – participation in Second International DETECH Workshop in Maribor (Slovenia).  May 15-18, 2002 – third international conference “Person. Color. Nature. Music” (Association of Art Educators and Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy Faculty of Daugavpils Pedagogical University in Daugavpils will be organized (see Supplement 7); Work on methodological materials on the Department of Art (in Latvian):  Šļahova, A. & Ostrovska, I.(1995). Visual art. Part 1. Terms and concepts. Materials, instruments and equipment. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. & Ostrovska, I.(1995). Teaching methods of composition in fine art. Daugavpils: DPU.  Mihailova, T. (1995). Studies of color. Daugavpils: DPU.  Mihailova, T. (1995). Perception of color. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A., Ostrovska, I. & Mihailova, T. (1995). World through children eyes. Daugavpils: DPU.20  Šļahova, A. & Ostrovska, I.(1995). Dimensional tasks in children creative work. Daugavpils: DPU.  Ostrovska, I. (1996). History of fonts. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (1997). Technical drawing. Part 1. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (1998). Foundations of fine geometry in drawing. Part 1. Historical overview of perspective as a science. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (1998). Foundations of fine geometry in drawing. Part 2. Projections of points and lines. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (1998). Foundations of fine geometry in drawing. Part 3. Depiction of planes and surfaces. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (1998). Foundations of fine geometry in drawing. Part 4. Unfolding of surfaces. Daugavpils: DPU.  Šļahova, A. (2000). Foundations of fine geometry in drawing. Part 5. Perception of perspective. Daugavpils: DPU.  Bogdanova, N. & Korinnika, I. Electronic teaching aid Adobe Photoshop 5.5. Daugavpils: DPU. (Second place in the competition in memory of V.Seile)Organization of exhibitions: Each year academic staff of Department of Art participates in art exhibitions in Daugavpils, other towns and other countries. Altogether there were 63 exhibitions. Since 1994 student’s art work exhibitions in Daugavpils University have been organized regularly (see Supplement 8). Activities of Department of Art have been reflected in different periodicals (see Supplement 9). Members of department- A.Šļahova, I.Volonte, M.Čačka took part in the designing of exhibition in Riga “School 96”, “School 97”, “School 98”, “School 99”, “School 2000”, created the poster for the anniversary of university, logos for conferences and workshops. Technical equipment and design of exhibitions was provided by Multimedia Center. Members of department- A.Šļahova, I.Volonte, M.Čačka participated in the creation (organization, evaluation, creation of exposition) of international competition of children drawings and posters.  1996 – “Nature fairytale comes by water”;  1997 – “Nature fairytale’s trip on the wings of bird”;  1998 – “Nature fairytale’s trip” TV broadcasts, 16 documental and 25 popular scientific films with a license:  200802296 “Taka” [Path] (VHS, 25 min) Margevičs, V., Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.21  200801896 “Par Daugavas likteni domājot” [Thinking about the fate of Daugava] (VHS, 25 min) Uškāns, A.  “Anigrāfs’94” [Anigraph’94] (VHS, 25 min) Margevičs, V., Drozdovs, P.  200801096 “Ekologs” [Ecologist] (five issues: VHS, S-VHS, 25-30 min) Margevičs, V., Pupiņš, M. & Škute, A.  “ Gaismaspils” [Palace of Light] (VHS, 25 min) Uškāns, A., Raščevskis, A. & Margevičs V.  200800696 “Pa Jelgavu kāds students” [Walking down the street of Jelgava] (VHS, 25 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200801696 “Augšdaugavas arhitektūras pieminekļi” [Architectural monuments of Augšdaugava] (S-VHS 25 min) Margevičs, V.  200801596 “Daugavpils cietoksnis” [Fortress of Daugavpils] (S-VHS 25 min) Margevičs, V.  200800596 “Pirmsskolas skolotājs – ko tas nozīmē?” [Preschool teacher – what does it mean?](S-VHS 25 min) Uškāns,A.&Raščevskis,A.  200801396 “Tikšanās Ilgu pilī” [Meeting in the castle of Ilgas] (S-VHS 25 min) Uškāns,A.&Raščevskis,A.  200801196 “Teiči” [Teichi] (S-VHS 25 min) Margevičs, V. & Škute, A.  200802496 “Pilskalnes Siguldiņa” [Siguldiņa of Pilskalne] (S-VHS 30 min) Jansons, B. & Margevičs, V.  200801496 “Augšzemes milži” [Giants of Augšzeme] (S-VHS 30 min) Jansons, B. & Margevičs, V.  200800196 “DPU Fizikas un matemātikas fakultāte” [Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of DPU] (S-VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200800296 “DPU Bioloģijas un ķīmijas fakultāte” [Faculty of Biology and Chemistry of DPU] Two parts (S-VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200801296 “Kalnu dienasgrāmata” [Diary from mountains] (S-VHS, 58.30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200800396 “DPU 2.gadskārta” [Second anniversary of DPU] (S-VHS, 30 min) Margevičs, V. & Drozdovs, P.  “TEMPUS darbs Parīzē” [TEMPUS work in Paris]. Film 1(S-VHS 30 min) Škute, A.  “ TEMPUS darbs Bristolē [TEMPUS work in Bristol] Film 1 (S-VHS 30 min) Škute, A.  200800996 “Jānis Logins. In Memoriam” (S-VHS 30 min) Škute, A., Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200801996 “Mežciems” (S-VHS 30 min) Margevičs V.22  200800796 “Sportiskais jampadracis Jelgavā” [Sporty hullabaloo in Jelgava] (S- VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200800496 “6.Studentu folkfestivāls Jelgavā” [6th folkfestival of students in Jelgava] (S-VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  “Gada notikumu apskats” (S-VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.  200800896 “Zole atplīsusi!” (S-VHS 30 min) Uškāns, A. & Raščevskis, A.Creation of CD ROM and DVD ROM:  Drozdovs, P., Šilovs, V., Raščevskis, A. & Uškāns A. “No pedagoģiskās skolas līdz universitātei” [From pedagogical school to university], 2000  Drozdovs, P., Puzinkevičs, E., Stašāns, R. & Uškāns A. “Multimedia Center”, 2001.  Drozdovs, P., Jerockis Ē., Šilovs, V., Puzinkevičs, E. & Smilgins “Computer Science Department”, 2001  Drozdovs, P., Šilovs, V., Puzinkevičs, E., Stašāns, R., Uškāns A., Smagars, A. & Balode, L. “MMC DVD Video Vol.1”, 2001.11.5. Cooperation with other frameworks of organizationProfessional study program has the successful partnership with similar programs in other institutions of higher education in Latvia and other countries, with the state organizations and NGO’s. Cooperation with the similar programs in University of Latvia fosters the exchange of experience, participation in joint conferences, expeditions and other projects. As a result of this cooperation content of given program has been coordinated with the program of University of Latvia. The implementation of professional study program “Computer Design” could not be successful without the cooperation of Department of Art, Department of Computer Science with many frameworks of DU which help to provide the process of studies and research work. Most significant partners:  Department of psychology – provision of courses in psychology;  Department of Economy and Social Sciences – disciplines of philosophy;  Departments of Foreign languages – provision of language studies Art Department of Music and Art Faculty, chair Dr.art. V.Šamšurs (Byelorussia), with the University of Columbia, Dr.Phil.M.Dikovitsky (USA), with the Siauliai University, L.Paulauskas (Lithuania), with a Sweden Travelling Exhibition Company, A.Carsen (Sweden), with the Belgrad University of Art, professor D.Pajin (Yugoslavia), etc.23 Cooperation with the similar programs in University of Latvia, Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy, Academy of Art of Latvia and its Latgale branch fosters the exchange of experience, participation in joint conferences and other projects. As a result of this cooperation content of given program has been coordinated with the program of University of Latvia, Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy, common researches have been started. Most significant partners in Latvia:  Association of Art Educators;  City Council of Daugavpils and regional council – joint projects;  Boards of education in regions and towns. Academic staff exchanges the information, in the special cases – carries out common research with the scientists from more than six countries. Some teachers are members of international professional organizations. Most fruitful cooperation comprising exchange of academic staff, participation in conferences, common research presently has been undertaken with:  Gavle University (Sweden)(Art Department);  Vitebsk State Univeristy (Byelorussia) (Art Department);  Siauliai University (Lithuania) (Faculty of Art);  Klaipeda Univeristy (Lithuania) (Art Department);  Pori Technical University (Finland) (Art Department);  University of Columbia (USA) Dr.Phil. M.Dikovitsky (assoc. prof. A.Šļahova);  6th P. and M. Curie University of Paris (France) (doc. P.Drozdovs, assoc.prof. A.Šļahova);  University of West England (Great Britain) (doc P.Drozdovs);  Belgrad University of Art (Yugoslavia) (assoc. prof. A.Šļahova);  University of Bristol (Great Britain) (assoc. prof. A.Šļahova, doc. P.Drozdovs). To facilitate the cooperation with the schools of town and region departments will start a permanent organization of informative activities for school children. These activities will allow them to meet the university teachers, to get acquainted with the equipment and to participate in several classes.11.6. Participation in professional organizations Academic staff of Department of Art has a membership in several professional organizations (see table 5), they take part in the activities of these organizations and use the available information to promote the content of mentioned program. Copies of licenzes for software see Supplement 10.24 Table 5. Participation of academic staff in the professional organizations Academic staff Organization Assoc. prof. Member of NSEAD, NR 11623, member of Association of A.Šļahova Art Educators (chair), Head of Art Department Doc J.Osnovina Riga Technical University, academic staff Lect. I.Volonte Member of Association of Art Educators Assist. M.Čačka Member of Association of Art Educators, managing director Assist. J.Savvina Member of Association of Art Educators, teacher of “Saule” schoolAssist. L.Procenko Member of Association of Art Educators, member of Daugavpils Regional Association of Artists Assist. M.Folkmane Member of Association of Art Educators Assist. I.Folkmanis Member of Association of Art Educators Assist. I.Ostrovska Principal of Daugavpils Secondary Art School “Saules skola” Assist. I.Uškāne Public Education and Cultural Center of Daugavpils region, chief specialist of regional Cultural Center, director of festivities Assist. M.Raičonoka Daugavpils Boarding school of Speech therapy, teacher Assist. I.Kokina Daugavpils State theater, chief artist Assist. J.Pundurs Daugavpils City Council, chief artist Assoc.prof. G.Gludiņš Academy of Art of Latvia, teacher Assoc.prof. Vitebsk State University, teacher M.Cibuļskis Prof. V.Šamšurs Vitebsk State University, Head of Art Department Prof. L.Paulauskas Siauliai University, Dean of Art Faculty Assoc.prof. Siauliai University, teacher R.Garbačiauskas Assist. V.Stočka Administrator of Computernet Assist. V.Šilovs Videoartist Lect.T.Mihailova Artist, Germany Doc. P.Drozdovs Member of AACE, Head of Computer Science Department As. E.Jerockis Member of AACE, DU NET chief Doc. G.Bārdziņš Principal of LATNET25 11.7. Creative cooperation of department 1. Gavle University College Art Department (Sweden)  Exchange of experience with the delegation from Sweden, Gavle University College Art Department in Daugavpils (October, 1997);  Exchange of experience in Sweden: Gavle University College (February, 1998);  DPU Art Department staff works with groups from Sweden (teachers and students) (April 26-30, 1998);  Gavle University College Art Department staffs work with groups of DPU teachers and students (May 16-22, 1998). 2. Vitebsk State University Faculty of Art and Music (Byelorussia)  Exchange of experience with the teachers and students from Vitebsk State University in DOU (April 9-11, 1997);  Exchange of experience in Byelorussia, Vitebsk State University (April 21-26, 1998);  International plenair “Taka” [Path] on October, 2000 in Daugavpils (Latvia, Byelorussia). 3. 2000 – agreement with the Art Faculty of Siauliai University about the exchange of experience, mobility of academic staff, common plenairs, organization of conferences. 4. Agreement between DU Multimedia Center and TV Miljons about technical provision of broadcast (October, November, December of 1996). 5. Design of CD-ROM “Kustība” [Motion] in cooperation with the University of Latvia and Cambridge Science Media. 6. Conclusion of agreement about the creative cooperation with:  ICC (Riga);  Center of Business Innovations (Riga);  University of Latvia;  Firm “Tilts”;  LNT;  LTV channel I.12. System of evaluation and quality insuranceFor the purpose of self-evaluation of study programs Leading Evaluation Committee was organized guided by vice-rector S.Rabša.26 The Committee comprises the four subcommittees:  Bachelor and master degree program content self-evaluation subcommittee;  Study programs quality evaluation and program development perspectives subcommittee;  Study programs material resources self-evaluation subcommittee;  Study programs comparison with EC highest education institutions programs and programs development subcommittee. Enrollment of applicants is based on the contest results of entrance examinations (drawing, painting, and composition). Results are evaluated by the 10 points system, positive evaluation – 4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 points. At the end of each semester students have the examination session. This session includes the examinations evaluated on 10 point’s scale as well as the tests. Besides that, at the end of each semester students organize the exhibitions of their creative art works in all special subjects. These art works are evaluated on 10 point’s scale, too.13. In - service training of academic staffDevelopment of staff qualification is provided by participation in conferences, cooperation projects and leading of students’ research work. Staff members continue the development of their professional qualification by studies in Master degree programs, Doctoral programs, performing research on the following themes:  Master of Pedagogy I.Volonte will enroll in the Doctoral study program in 2002;  Master of Pedagogy L.Procenko will enroll in the Doctoral study program in 2002;  Master of Pedagogy M.Čačka started his studies in Doctoral study program in 2001 (Thesis: “Relationships of visual culture and process of up-bringing in puppet theatre”);  Bach. of History J.Afanasjevs started his studies in the Master of History of Civilization program;  Master of Computer Science N.Bogdanova – theme of doctoral thesis “Multimedia training programs: principles of design”;  Dr.paed., assoc.prof. A.Šļahova – studies in Summer University “History and Theory of Art after the Cultural Turn” (Budapest) (July 23-August 10, 2001). Once a semester each teacher has an open class. Novice teachers have the probation classes discussed at the staff meetings.27 14. Comparison with the similar study programs in the higher schools of Latvia and other countriesRegular meetings with a director of professional study program “Bachelor of Humanities in Art” I.Klāsone (Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy) allowed to discuss the structural peculiarities of both programs and to correct the Part A of program. The experience of LAP in the specialization of students into the different branches of art has been introduced in the program of DU, still preserving several peculiarities concerning the organizational features of study process and objective need for an integrated professional study program. Similar experience in the parallel and/or integrated structure of professional study program “Computer Design” has Vladivostok Economical University and many other countries of Europe and world. This experience has been considered in the development of DU study program. Amount of Credit Points (CP) and length of studies in similar study programs in other countries is compared in Table 6. Table 6. Institution Name of Degree CP or length of studies Daugavpils University Computer Designer and 160 CP – 4 years Bachelor of Art SAE Technology College Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 160-180 CP in collaboration with the Multimedia Art University of Middlesex (France) University of West Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Length of studies – 3 years England, Bristol Grafic Design Vladivostok Economical Computer Designer Length of studies – 5.5 University yearsStudy programs of foreign universities see in Supplement 11. Study program of DU is used as a background for the organization of similar study program in Siauliai Universty in Lithuania (leaded by prof. L. Paulauskas) and in International Institute of Practical Psychology in Latvia (leaded by vice-rector G.Tomsons). Professional study program “Computer Design” is an integrated program. Program has a license (NR 04041 – 1). Professional peculiarities determine the integrated studies in this program. This proportion can be explained with a prevalence of art classes and art practice, which has a great significance in the training of, qualified specialists.28 Surveys concerning the issues of program “Computer Design” content and its implementation was conducted among the students. Results of survey are reflected in Table 7. Table 7. Survey for students and its resultsN Evaluation criteria H F x S x U R x 3 2 1 (0) 1 Professional competence of 20 2 . academic staff 2 Efficiency of teaching forms and 3 19 . methods 3 Trend toward self-education 19 2 1 . 4 Implementation of program: . 4.1. Team work of teaching staff 5 16 1 4.2. Assurance of psychological 12 10 environment beneficial for learning 5 Technical resources . 5.1. Compliance between the 21 1 learning environment and program’s needs 5.2. Provision of necessary technical 20 2 resources 5.3. Provision of necessary handouts 8 13 1 6 Efficiency of time allotted for the 17 1 4 . program 7 Evolution of achievement of 9 13 . planned results Points in total 13 78 8 4 x3 x2* H (high level) – 3 points; F (fair level) – 2 points; S (sufficient level) – 1; U (unsufficient level) – 0 points.29 1% 28%H F S71%Figure 2. As the Figure 2 shows, the results of survey reflected the following distribution of answers: 71% of answers represented a high level, 28% - the fair level and only 1% of answers pointed to the sufficient level of criteria.15. Annotations of study courses Full descriptions of courses see in Supplement 12. 15.1. Comprehensive Courses Theory and history of philosophy (6 CP) Lectures – 90 academic hours, practical classes – 6 academic hours Systematic development of knowledge in the history of philosophical thinking in the world and in Latvia. Mythological understanding of the world. Philosophy in ancient India and China. Antique philosophy. Philosophy of Middle Ages. Philosophies of renaissance. Philosophies of Enlightenment. Classical German philosophy. Marxism and roots of “Philosophy of life”. Main elements of philosophy in 20th century. Philosophy in Latvia. Authors of course: Dr.phyl., doc. L.Gorbaceviča, lecturer B.FelceGeneral theory and semiotics of culture (2CP) Lectures – 28 academic hours, practical classes – 4 academic hours First part of this course focuses on most significant current theoretical issues in cultural studies. Acquaintance with the fundamental works of in this field as well as the works of cultural philosophers of the past and present time is intended in this part of the discipline. Second part of course envisages the analysis of general theoretical categories of semiotics as well as implementation of practical skill in the poetry analysis. Special focus is on the review of culture of signs considering semiotic, syntactical and pragmatic aspects.30 Authors of course: Assistant G.Markovs, Dr.philol, doc. A.NeminuščijsLanguage studies (6CP) Lectures – 90 academic hours, practical classes – 12 academic hours Course is intended for the further development of colloquial speech by enrichment and introduction of new topics. Certain topics of conversation are connected with the issues of grammar. Then they are strengthened by performance of corresponding tasks and by the exercising in group work both orally and in written form. Aims and tasks of course: the development of monological and dialogical speech, increasing of vocabulary and communicative skills. Authors of course: Departments of foreign language Phenomenology of art (4 CP) Lectures – 64 academic hours Interpretation of notions. Meaning of experience in phenomenology. Methods and general categories of phenomenology. View on a consciousness as a flow of phenomenons. View on intentionality. General project of Husserl’s phenomenology. Design of meaning through the esthetical experience. Imagination. Esthetics of modernism. Beauty as a macro-category. Art and esthetics. Phenomenological “shade” of form and content. Autonomy of artwork. Creative work. Idea of the death of art in contemporary esthetics. Postmodernism and esthetics. Mass culture. Esthetics and literature. Poetics. Authors of course: Dr.phyl., doc. L.Gorbaceviča, lecturer B.FelceTheory of art (2CP) Lectures – 28 academic hours, practical classes – 4 academic hours Notion of art, understanding of the essence and functions of art. Structure, expressive tools of artwork, relationships of form and content. Principles of analysis and different methods of analysis for the artwork. Style and method in art. Diversity of artistic expression in nowadays. Sign, code, field in art. Sociological aspects of art perception. Factors fostering or hindering the contact and understanding of art. Author of course: Dr.philol., doc. V.LiepaHistory of civilization and History of Latvian culture (2CP) Lectures – 28 academic hours, practical classes – 4 academic hours Course gives a systematical review on main historical stages of civilization, characterizing the essence of each stage. Originality of each culture and its place in the context of civilization is looked upon, analyzing the aspects of art, literature, music, philosophy, and religion. World view, place of human being in this world, relationships31 with a society and understanding of objective processes of Universe has been analyzes in these different cultures. Course gives the insight into the main tendencies and directions of history of Latvian culture from the ancient times to the present days considering both material and artistic culture. Main issue of this course: national peculiarities of different directions of art – folk art, architecture, painting, theatre, and cinema. Authors of course: Lecturer G.Ozoliņš, assistant Ž.Badins15.2. Theoretical general courses and specialization coursesGeneral characteristics of new information technologies. Introduction to the theory of colors (1CP) Lectures – 16 academic hours Information. Computers: Information, information drives, information process. History of computers. Types of computers. Operational principles of computers. Hardware basics. Software: Operation systems. Text processors. Spreadsheets. Databases. Graphic editors. Computer animation software. Multimedia. Basics of computer networks. Computer service. Archiving. Virus. Special software. Coding of information. Storing of information: Binary coding. Numbers, text, colors, audio, video-coding. Analogue and digital information. RLE, LZW, Huffman, JPEG. Image storing in computers. Formats of graphic files: TIFF, JPEG, PICT, PSD, Scitex CT, IVUE, GIF, PNG, PS, EPS, PDF, FH8, PCX, TGTA, BMP, CGM, DFX, RIB, RIFF, CDR, WMF, AI. Resolution: Definition of resolution. Monitor resolution. Printer resolution. Image resolution. Scanning: Types of scanners. Scanning of images. Theory of colors. Color models: Colors. Basics. How the human eye sees color. Identifying primary colors. Additive and subtractive color. Concept of the color math. Color glossary: Hue. Chromaticity. Saturation. Value. Luminance/lightness. Tints. Tones. Shades. Complementary colors. Primary colors. Color models: RGB, CMYK, HSL, HSB, CIE, LAB, QIY, Pantone, and Indexed colors, Spot-colors, COLORCUBE: visualizing a color space, color mixing, color selection, color manipulation, color mapping and calibration. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs32 Operating System Windows NT, basic Software administrating (2 CP) Lectures – 16 academic hours, practical classes – 16 academic hoursGeneral information about Windows NT and Windows 2000. Security of data in Windows NT and Windows 2000. Users, objects and rights. Controllable security regulations. Installation of Windows NT. Creation of common distributor. Installation with the chaugable parameters. Adding and erasing of groups of files groups and program groups. Files of Windows NT. Management of configuration. Assurance of louding, management of user profile. Register elements for the management of drivers, service tools, mails, user parameters and printing. Compatibility with other operation systems. Installation of Windows 2000. Additions of files during installation. Addition of new group. Additional of programs. Additional of fonts. User interface. Registration of users. Rights of users, their changes. Work with the Registry Editor and administration of Registry. Diagnose. Maintenance of Registry in a working order. Renewal of system after the damage of files. Change of users` Desktop conditions. Change of parameters of users operation environment. Work on Server of Windows from Windows NT and Windows 2000 workstation. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.DrozdovsWord processors, spreadsheets, data bases (Microsoft Office) (3CP) Lectures – 40 academic hours, practical classes – 24 academic hours MS Excel: formulas. Relative and absolute references. Charts. Auto-filter. Advanced filter. Subtotals. Pivot tables. Simultaneous work with the several worksheets. MS Power Point. Slide templates. Text, slide background, objects in the slide. Animation. Slide show. MS Access. Objects of the Database: tables, queries, forms, reports, macros. Creation of table in design view, types of field. Queries. Search for information, filters. Author of course: Master of Pedagogy, assistant I.BoļakovaDrawing (12CP) Lectures – 12 academic hours, practical classes – 180 academic hours Importance and role of drawing in the professional training for visual art, tasks and content of training. Main principles for the drawing in study, necessary equipment. Long term drawing, short term drawing, sketches, exercises. Sketch of composition. Mediums of artistic expression of drawing. Materials and instruments of drawing. Object shape in perspective. Elements of graphic perspective. Drawing with a light and shade. Light/shade proportionality. Task, process of work and basic rules in drawing33 from nature. Still life. Interior and exterior. Landscape. Drawings of man’s head and figure. Composition on paper. Linear and aerial perspective. Proportions. Boarders of light/shade. Details’ subordination to the total view. Arrangement of colors. Authors of course: Dr.paed, Assoc. prof. A.Šļahova, Bach. of Art I.FolkmanisPainting (12 CP) Lectures – 12 academic hours, practical classes – 180 academic hours Concept of painting, types and genres of painting. Colors in painting. Perception of colors. Tonality relationships in painting. Relationships of colors. Coherence of colors. Spatiality. Aerial perspective. Lighting and opposite light. Decorativity. Technique of water colors. Crayons. Painting with oil-paint. Still life. Portrait. Image of man. Color and character. Foundations of depiction of man’s figure. Authors of course: Master of pedagogy, assist. L.Procenko, M. of pedagogy T.Mihailova (Germany)Raster Graphics, preliminary treatment of print work (6CP) Lectures - 32 academic hours, practice - 96 academic hours Acquaintance with the tools of Bitmap Graphics. Work with PAINT SHOP PRO 5.0, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 5.5 and META CREATIONS PAINTER 6. Types of computer graphics. Program PAINT. Programs PAINT SHOP PRO 5.0 and ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 5.5. User interface. Zooming. Selection. Cloning tools. Colors. Painting tools. Filling tools. Layers. Work with text. Paths. Channels and masks. Color adjustment. Filters. Actions. Printing. Applications. Materials for animation, materials editor, textures, assembly, collage, shadows, reflections, frames, correction, restore. WEB graphics. Conversion of graphics. META CREATIONS PAINTER 6.0. Painting. Customizing brushes. The image hose. Impasto. Art materials. Use of selections and user masks. Use of layers. Shapes. Work with text. Cloning and tracing. Mosaics. Dynamic layers. Image effects. Painter and the WEB. Printing. Scripting. Authors of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, M.of Comp.Science V.Stočka34 Composition (9 CP) Lectures – 20 academic hours, practical classes and consultations – 172 academic hoursColor. Spectrum of colors. Achromatic colors. Chromatic colors. Coherence of colors. Perspective of colors. Perception of colors. Warm and cool colors, saturated colors. Classification of fonts. Technical drawing of different fonts. Composition of text, letter as a element of composition. Graphic tasks by linear means of expression, composition of texture in black and white and in colors. Practical creative tasks on implementation of fonts. Different types of graphic works. Concept and rules of composition. Means, modes and types of composition. Center of composition. Dominance. Symmetry and asymmetry. Equilibrium. Movement. Rhythm. Contrast. Color. Decorativity. Open and closed composition. Unity. Two-dimensional composition. Three-dimensional composition. Questions of designing. Authors of course: M. of Pedagogy I.Ostrovska, Bach. of Art M.Folkmane, architect I.Kokina, artist J.Pundurs Two-dimensional animation (Ulead Grif Animator, Animator Studio) (1 CP) Lectures – 8 academic hours, practice - 24 academic hours Acquaintance with traditional animation and concepts of computer animation. Work with Adobe Image ready. Animation Shop, Painter 6, and Auto-desk Animator Pro. Types of animation. Stop Frame animation. Traditional animation. Computer animation. Formats of files. Principles of traditional animation. Adobe Image Ready. Animation of layers. Actions. Animation Shop. Animation Wizard. Banner Wizard. Effects. Transitions. Work with animation and video in Painter 6. Creation of animation and video. Combination of movies. Rotoscoping. Creating the animation. Considerations of animation. Auto-Desk Animator Pro. Traditional animation. Frame-by-frame animation. Polymorph twinning. Optics. Cell animation. Titling. Colors animation. Composition and joining. Animations for WWW. Author of course: M.of Comp.Sc., lecturer N.Bogdanova Three-dimensional animation (3 DF MAX Wizard, 3D MAX) (2 CP)35 Lectures – 8 academic hours, practical classes – 24 academic hours Concept of three-dimensional graphics. Three-dimensional animation, its` characteristics and requirements for designers. Formats of graphic files (*.tif, *.avi, *.mov un *.mpg). Implementation of package ULEAD COOL for the design of simple animations. Three-dimensional animation. Foundations of geometrical modeling, modification, composition and visualization of scenes. Foundations of three-dimensional animation. Creation of special effects. Package 3D STUDIO MAX R2, installation, user interface. Basic materials for animation, editors of materials, materials on the basis of texture. Creation of materials and patterns. Package ADOBE PHOTOSHOP for the work with materials. Possibilities and implementations. Convertation of graphics, convertation to platform SGI, VRML. Requirements for graphic used in INTERNET and videodesign.. Kursa autors: Dr.paed., doc. P.DrozdovsHistory of art (10 CP) Lectures – 170 academic hours, practical classes – 22 academic hours Aim and tasks of history of art. Types and genres of fine art. Primitive art (35- ≈2000 years AD) Art of the ancient East (≈4000 years BC – 4th century AD) Art of Antiquity (3000 years BC – 4th century AD) Art in Middle Age (5th – 15th century) Art of the East in Middle Age ((≈3000 years BC – 18th century AD) Art of Renaissance (13th – 16th century) Western European art in 17th century Western European art in 18th century Western European art in 19th century Trends of art in 20th century History of art in Latvia Author of course: M.of Pedagogy, J.SavvinaAnatomy (2CP)36 Lectures – 24 academic hours, practical classes – 8 academic hours Concept of plastic anatomy. Shapes of bones and joints. Construction and functions of particular segments of skeleton, visible and invisible parts of bones. Total view of skeleton. Shapes of muscles. Review of particular groups of muscles, their location and functions. Construction of details of face. Total view of human body. Body proportions of woman and man. Golden section. Author of course: Bach. of Art, I.FolkmanisChiseling (3CP) Lectures – 8 academic hours, practical classes – 56 academic hours Plastic and hard materials, instruments and methods of work. Relief and round sculpture. Texture of surface. Steady bend of surface. Total shape and details. Technology of preparation, molding and processing of clay. Molding of simple three- dimensional forms in plastic material. Forms from nature. Mask. Head. Sketches of proportions of man’s figure. Author of course: Bachelor of Art, I.FolkmanisFoundations of descriptive geometry and perspective Lectures – 56 academic hours, practical classes – 8 academic hours Methods of graphical representation. Projections of point, straight line, planes. Project plane modification methods. Axonometrical projections. Geometrical surfaces and bodies. Perception and laws of perspective. Construction of shades in perspective. Author of course: Dr.paed, Assoc. prof. A.ŠļahovaVector Graphics (Corel Draw) (2CP) Lectures -8 academic hours, practical classes - 40 academic hours Acquaintance with the concepts and tools of vector graphics. Work with COREL DRAW 9. Definition of vector graphics. COREL DRAW. User interface. Zooming. Basic objects. Selection of objects. Transformation. Moving. Drawing tools. Copying, duplication, and cloning of objects. Work with several objects. Advanced tools. Bezier tool. Colors. Outlines. Fillings. Text. Printing. 37 Work with bitmap graphics. Effects. Export and import. Scripts and Macros Foundations. Vector graphics for WEB. Author of course: Master of Comp.Sc., lecturer N.BogdanovaComputernet and communication (1 KP) Lectures -8 academic hours, practical classes - 8 academic hours The main task of this course is to teach the students to foundations of computer networks, beginning from the classical theories of data transfer and their first implementation to the most advanced applications. The course includes a theoretical material enriched with practical exercises and use of Internet for the course support. Several methods of data transfer are discussed, including point-to point modem and radiolink connections, local networks, ISO seven level model with the main characteristics of each level. Author of course: M.comp.Sc., lecturer. Ē.JerockisCreation of Home Page (2 KP) Lectures -4 academic hours, practical classes - 28 academic hours HTML (HyperTextMakupLanguage) WWW (World Wide Web) language. Characteristics of HTML (version 4.0). Creation of simple WWW page. Overview about the Editors of WWW Page Makers. Microsoft Font Page or other universal tool for the creation of complicated pages. Global structure of WWW page: HEAD, BODY. Comments, titles, lines, sections, lists of definitions. Creation and design of tables. Creation of links and types of their application. Inserting of objects and pictures. Creation of dinamic pictures. Microsoft GIF Animator – as one of the tools for the creation of dinamic pictures. Applications of styles and frames in WWW pages. Creation of interactive WWW pages: forms and scripts. Stream tehnology. Author of course: M.of pedagogy I.Boļakova38 Desktop publishing software (Adobe Page Maker) Creation of portable files (Adobe Acrobat) (2 CP) Lectures -12 academic hours, practical classes - 20 academic hours Page Maker: Views of a document, working space. Objects, instruments, text, control panel. Terminology of desktop publishing. Design elements. Modes: character, paragraph, object, indentation, tables. Table parameters, zooming, master pages, styles, templates, import of text and other objects. Layers. Work with colors. Tools of editing. Contents of document, work with different documents, options, links, printing. Creation of electronic publications in PDF and HTML formats. Adobe Acrobat. Software possibilities. Working screen. Navigation. Basics: links, document marks, articles, fields. Creation of PDF documents using PDF Writer or PDF Distiller. PostScript files. Creation of navigation systems. Modification of PDF documents. Audio and video in PDF. Buttons. Electronic forms. Index. Search of information. Protection of document. Publishing of PDF documents. Additional features. Authors of course: M.of Comp.Sc. V.Stočka, M. of Comp.Sc., lecturer N.BogdanovaMultimedia technology training (5 CP) Lectures -24 academic hours, practical classes - 56 academic hours General characteristics of new IT (multimedia, computernets, satelite communication systems). Hypertext and hypermedia. Multimedia technology training. General information about multimedia. Standarts and requirements on components of multimedia systems. Sound in multimedia systems. General characteristics of sound. Formats of sound files. MIDI format. Analog-digital and digital-analog transformers of sound. TV picture in multimedia systems. Structure of videosignal. Receiving and processing of videosignal. JPEG and MPEG compression. Creation of AVI fails. Devices of multimedia system. Videoadapters CD-ROM leads, sound card, possibilities of MIDI. Multimedia in Windows 95 and Windows NT. Computer design. Description of software for the creation of CD-ROM. Application of multimedia in education. Distant education. Project “Distant Education”. Application of new IT in education. Configuration of multimedia additions in Windows 2000 and Windows NT. Works with sound. Recording in wav format. Acquaintance with the MIDI format. Recording in mid format. Scanning and processing of picture. Works with the packages Video for Windows and Quick Time.39 Works with the CD-ROM encyclopedias. Their application in school. Acquaintance with the authorprograms for the design of CD-ROM. Language LINGO. Works with the package Macromedia Director. Creation of Own Home Page (Stream technology). Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.DrozdovsSound in multimedia (1 CP) Lectures -8 academic hours, practical classes - 8 academic hours Theory of sound. Sound of multimedia systems. General characteristics of sound. Formats of sound files. MIDI format. Analog-digital and digital-analog transformers of sound CD-ROM leads, sound cards, possibilities of MIDI. Overview of software for the design of audio CD. Works with sound. Recording in .wav format and convertation to the MP3 format. Works with a digital sound. Acquaintance with the authorprograms for the design of audio CD. Design of audio CD. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, assist. A.UškānsMathematical logic (2 CP) Lectures – 16 academic hours, practical classes - 16 academic hours Course covers the basic equivalencies in prepositional logic, first-order predicate logic, Goedel Theorem on completeness of predicate calculus, natural deduction system for predicate logic. The purpose of this course is to give an idea on subject and methods of mathematical logic and to master the application of the basic concepts in practice. Authors of course: Dr.math., doc. G.Hiļķeviča, Dr.phys. S.IgnatjevaThe theory and practice of modern programming (4 CP) Lectures -32academic hours, practical classes - 32 academic hours Introduction to the visual programming and data visualization using a high-level programming language Visual Basic and languages of the scripts LINGO and JavaScript. Design of solutions for computer solvable problems. Presentation of the methods and techniques of object-oriented design and programming. Author of course: Dr.phys. S.Ignatjeva40 Software of non-linear videomontage (2 CP) Lectures - 8 academic hours, practical classes - 24 academic hours Analogous video. Formats and carriers of analogous video. Digital vidio. Formats and carriers of digital video. Foundations of videomontage. Equipment for linear videomontage. Work with a linear videomontage. Equipment for non-linear videomontage: Speed Razor, Adobe Premiere. Non-linear montage. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, V.ŠilovsTechnical drawing (6 CP) Lectures - 44 academic hours, practical classes - 100 academic hours Technique of technical drawing. Geometrical technical drawing. Technical drawing for engineering industry. Reading of technical drawing. Questions of designing. Software for technical drawing. Author of course: Dr.eng., M. of Pedagogy J.OsnovinaPsychological problems of designer’s work:Technologies of personal growth (2CP) Lectures - 44 academic hours, practical classes – 4 academic hours Diagnostics of psychological state. Psychology of color. Circle of colors. Symbols of colors. Personality color types by M.Lisher. Color methods. M.Lisher. H.Freeling. Graphological diagnostics. Handwriting and peculiarities of character. Types of characters. Relationships between the signature and emotional state. Socionic as a psychology of personality types. Personality types by C.Jung. Problem of A.Augustinavičute. Technologies of personal development. Psychosynthesis and personal development. Self-actualization as a personal development. Psychological diary. Analysis of subpersonality. Inner dialogue. Development of personal features. Model of life and meaning of life. Concept of imagogics. Imagogics as the tool of psychotherapist. Analysis of images. Imagogics and foundations of ontopsychology.41 Development of cognition. Technologies of memory development. Technologies of thinking and imagination development. Enhancement of consciousness and personal growth. Concept of consciousness enhancement. C.Groff, C.Casteneda. Hypno-technique by M.Erikson. Strategies of eyes movement. Concept of submodality. Reframing. Anchors. Techniques of joining. Psychotherapy of group and personal development. Main concepts of psychotherapy of group. Therapy and art. Authors of course: Dr.psych., doc. V.Makarevičs, Dr.psych., doc. A.PiperePsychology of image (1 CP) Lectures - 16 academic hours, practical classes – 2 academic hours Object, tasks and structure of psychology of image. Significance of image in analytical and onto-psychology. Symbols of person (by C.Jung). Archetypes of human being and their expressions in literature and art. Images of color and form. Color psychology by Lisher and typology of color personality. Color psychology by Goethe and Candinsky. Meaning of colors in western and eastern art and literature. Work with movies. Decoding of images from movies. Practical work with movies. Work with paintings. Decoding of images of painting. Practical work with paintings. Therapy of art. Images of dreams. Images and symbols of dream. Work with dreams by methods of Freud, Jung and Menegetti. Symbols of religion. Color symbols of religion. Symbol of cross. Symbols of space. Author of course: Dr.psych., doc. V.Makarevičs15.3. Optional Courses Foundations of printing and advertisement (1 CP) Lectures -4 academic hours, practical classes - 12 academic hours Ink printers “Epson”, “Hewlett Packard”, equipment for large-size printing. Laserprinters, their parameters; laserprinters for the color printing. Thermoprinters. Silk-screen printing. Preparing of printing forms. Printing with ultra- violet colors. Flexographical printing. Printing from roll to roll. Offset printing. Monochromatic and polychromatic equipment. Peculiarities of digital printing. Author of course: Dr.phys., doc.V.Gerbreders42 Advertisement on TV (1 CP) Lectures - 4 academic hours, practical classes – 12 academic hours Main concepts. Types of advertisement on TV (plays, text, 2D and 3D animation etc.) Stages of development and creation. Marketing. Development of project. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.DrozdovsDistribution of colors (2 CP) Lectures - 4 academic hours, practical classes – 12 academic hours Models of colors. Catalogues of colors. Process of color distribution on computer and equipment for color distribution. Preparation of picture for the color distribution. Design of print-out sample. Color print-out machines. Standards of paper. Other data carrier. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs Digital photography (1 CP) Lectures - 2 academic hours, practical classes – 14 academic hours Characteristics of digital photography. Formats of data. Entering of data, computer processing and usage. Photo-filming. Types of filming. Lighting. Composition, Design of project. Author of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.DrozdovsArt of photography (3 CP) Lectures - 14 academic hours, practical classes – 50 academic hours Art of photography as a product of modernism. Art of photography in the era of postmodernism. Practical skills. Author of course: Bach. of Pedagogy A.StaklePopular traditions (1 CP) Lectures - 10 academic hours, practical classes – 4 academic hours Essence and classification of festivities. Audience of festivities. Organization of festivity. Script. Place and time of festivity. Seasonal festivities. Transformation of festivities in modern times. Different resources of information for the preparation of festivity. Religious festivities. Festivity as a measure of faith. Reflection on course of life in the festivities. Christening, wedding, funeral. Religious, mythological and social aspect. Festivities of historical anniversaries. Official festivities, days of remembrance. Anniversaries of famous persons in Latvia. Song Festival. Traditions and innovations in the regional festivals and festivals of Latvia.43 Children festivities and their real values. Creative camp. Festivals of Latvia. Difference between the festivity and festival. Transcendental meaning of festivities. Potential of festivities for the cultivation of Latvian national heritage. Author of course: Bach. of Art I.UškāneEthics and Esthetic (3 CP) Lectures - 40 academic hours, practical classes – 6 academic hours Ethics. Moral. Virtue. Dynamic of moral. Person: perfection and imperfection. Ethical values, their implications and features. Ethics of life. Esthetic. Understanding about its categories, awareness about role and significance of ethnical elements in the content of esthetic concept. Role of esthetic categories in the art and life. Authors of course: Assistant B.Felce, lecturer A.Felcis 16. Opportunities for further studiesMASTER DEGREE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (program will be launched after the first graduation from the study program “Computer Design”)Branch: Art Qualification: Computer Design Obtained professional degree: Master of Fine Arts Director of program: Dr.paed., assoc.prof. Aleksandra Šļahova Length of studies: two years Admittion requirements: 1. Bachelor degree in Fine Arts with the qualification in “Computer Design” (without enrollment examinations) 2. All applicants have to exhibit their creative works produced within the selected subbranch and to pass the interview about the theme of Master thesisContent of program: Table 1 Nr Course title Course Assessment Academic staff credits form44 COMPULSORY PART: THEORETICAL COURSES 1. Philosophy of art 2 Examination Dr.Phyl., doc. L.Gorbaceviča Assist. B.Felce 2. Analysis of contemporary art theory 2 Test Dr.Paed., doc. V.Liepa 3. Psychological problems of art 3 Test Dr.psych., doc.V.Makarevičs 4. High level methods of programming 3 Test Dr. phys., doc.S.Ignatjeva, Mg.Comp.Sc. O.Perevalova 5. Designing of informative systems 3 Test Dr. phys., doc.S.Ignatjeva 6. Copyright 2 Test Mg. Paed., Lect. A.Kehris6. Processing of digital pictures 4 Test Dr. paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, Mg.comp.Sc, lect. N.Bogdanova In total: 20COMPULSORY PART: PRACTICAL COURSES 1. Drawing 10 Test Dr. paed., assoc. prof. A.Šļahova, Dr. art., prof. V.Šamšurs, Dr. art., doc. M.Cibuļskis 2. Painting 10 Test Dr. paed., assoc.prof. R.Garbačauskas, Mg.paed., lect.T.Mihailova, Mg.paed., assist. L.Procenko In total: 20OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES 1. Technology of specialization: 12 Test Academic staff of  Conception and development of Computer Science design for Web design; Department, Art  Conception and development of Department design for CD-ROM;  Conception and development of45 design for DVD-ROM;  Conception and development of design for the polygraph. 2. Course of designer specialization 12 Test Academic staff of Art Department and Latvian Art Academy Development of the Master work 15 Test Academic staff of Computer Science Department, Art Department Practice 1 Test In total: 40Together in program: 80Graduation examinations: Defendence of Master work.Main aim of program: To prepare the highly qualified specialists for the work in cultural sphere, computer designing, industry and art, capable of professional activities through the application of advanced software, performing both the creative and investigative tasks. The task of the program is the strengthening of fundamental skills in computer design enhancing the possibilities for the independent, creative and professional work. The program has been designed on the background of analogical program at Siauliai University (Lithuania) (see Supplement 12). Program has been envisaged for the two years studies and it consists of three parts: compulsory theoretical courses, compulsory practical courses and optional professional courses. Theoretical courses are oriented toward the deeper studies of art theory, psychology, philosophy and theory of computers. Practical courses will help to enhance the academical foundations of drawing and painting as the basic courses of visual art. Optional professional courses are directed to the improvement of mastership in professional technologies and foundations of composition. These courses will help to understand the professional and creative regularities and diverse opportunities of their application in art and industry. Program envisages the practical field work of applicants, work on the Master project and defendence of Master project. Type of studies: lectures and practical classes, creative work in the selected speciality.46 Lectures and practical classes will be scheduled for three days once a month.Annotations of study coursesPhilosophy of art (2 CP) Hermeneutic orientation in the philosophy of art. Aesthetics and hermeneutic of existence. Origins of art work. Existence as a completeness: beauty as an existence. Issue of truth in artistic experience. Transcendence of aesthetical dimension. Game as the principle of onthological explication. Language as the horizon of hermeneutic onthology. Reflecting reason. Judgement of taste. Irony of art. Time and space in art. Concept of art in the art of life. Authors of course: Dr.Phyl., doc. L.Gorbaceviča, lect. A.FelcisAnalysis of contemporary art theory (2 CP)The course will focus on the questions about the essence of art, art’s functions in society, peculiarities of artistic image, relationship between the content and from within the art work. Students will develop their skills for the analysis of art work. Emphasis will be made on the gnoseological and axiological aspects of art, psychology of art and catharsis. Author of course: Dr. paed., doc. V.LiepaPsichological problems of art (3 CP)Object and task of art psychology. Problems, research methods and instruments of art psychology. Psychological process and their role in the artistic creativity and perception of art. Psychoanalytical theory of symbolism. Views of L.Vigotsky on culture. Symbolisms in Latvia folklore. Authore of course: Dr. psych., doc. V.MakarevičsHigh level methods of programming (3 CP)Latest trends in the designing of programming technologies. Programming of advanced informative systems: production of module programs; theoretical basis of module programming; object – orientated designing and programming. Authore of course: Dr.phys., doc. S.Ignatjeva, M.comp.Sc. O.Perevalova47 Designing of informative systems (3 CP)Overview of advanced methods and means for the designing of informative systems. Application of universal language UML. Basic functions programs Designer (2000, Rational Rose, etc. Authore of course: Dr.phys., doc. S.IgnatjevaCopyright (2 CP)Copyright. Rights to make copies. Obtaining the copyright. Owner rights. Registration of art work. Work on contract. Frulance. Authore of course: M. paed, lect. A.KehrisProcessing of digital pictures (4 CP)Conception of colors. Application of digital file format. Production of two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital pictures. Production of special effects. Print-out and calibration. Inserting of produced pictures in Web, Video, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM. Authore of course: Dr.paed., doc. P.Drozdovs, M.comp.Sc., lect. N.BogdanovaDrawing (10 CP)Problems of spatial perception within the course of drawing. Construction of perspective and shadows. Foundation of composition within the course of drawing. Mastering of different genres of drawing: stile life (5-6 objects), interior, landscape, portrait, figure, nude. Authore of course: Dr.paed., assoc. prof. A.ŠļahovaPainting (10 CP)Enhancement of academic foundation of painting as a basic course for visual art. Spatial thinking in painting. Spatiality and decorativity in painting. Color, coloring, textures, materiality in painting. Psychology and color in painting. Mastering of process of work painting in holistic manner. Mastering of different genres of painting: stile life (5-7 objects), interior, landscape, portrait, portrait with hands, figure of human (with clothes), nude. Large-sizes painting. Oil.48 Authore of course: M.paed., Bach. of Art, lect. L.Procenko, M.paed., Bach. of Art, lect. T.Mihailova49Table 2. Curriculum of profesional study program “Computer Design”2nd year NR Cont. Exam I.w. Test Credits 1st year 3rd year 4th year hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (16) (16) (16) (16) (8) (16) (8) (16)COMPREHENSIVE COURSES (22 CP) 1. Theory and history of 96 3 2 6 4 2 philosophy 2. General theory and 32 2 2 2 semiotic of culture 3. Language studies 96 3 1, 2 6 2 2 2 4. Phenomenology of art 64 4 3 4 2 2 5. Theory of art 32 2 2 2 6. History of civilization 32 1 2 2 and Latvian culture In total: 352 4 6 22 6 8 6 2 THEORETICAL GENERAL COURSES AND SPECIAZATION COURSES (93 CP) 1. General characteristics 16 1 1 1 of new information technologies. Introduction to the theory of colours. 2. Operating system 32 1 2 2 Windows NT and50 Windows 2000, basic software, administrating 3. Word processors, 64 2 2 3 2 2 spreadsheets, data bases (Microsoft Office) 4. Drawing 192# 7 1-7 1-7 10* 2 2 2 2 2 2 25. Painting 192# 7 1-7 1-7 10* 2 2 2 2 2 2 26. Raster graphics, 128 4 1,2 3 6 2 2 2 2 preliminary of print work. 7. Composition 192 2 1-7 1,3,7 9* 2 2 2 2 2 2 28. Two-dimensional 32 3 3 2 2 animation (Ulead Grif Animator, Animator Studio) 9. Three-dimensional 32 4 4 2 2 graphic and animation (3DF MAX Wizard, 3D MAX) 10. History of art 192 2,5,7 1,3,4,6 10 2 2 2 2 2 2 251 11. Anatomy 32 1 1 2 212. Chiseling 64 3,4 3,4 3* 2 213. Foundations of 64 3 2,3 2 3 2 2 descriptive geometry and perspective14. Vector Graphics 48 3 3 2 315. Computernets and 16 2 2 1 1 communications 16. Creation of home page 32 3 3 2 217. Desktop publishing 32 4 2 2 software (Adobe Page Maker). Creating portable files (Adobe Acrobat) 18. Multimedia`s 80 6 5 5 2 4 1 technology training 19. Sound in multimedia 16 6 1 120. Mathematical logic 32 2 2 252 21. The theory and practice 64 5 4 4 2 4 of modern programming 22. Software of non-linear 32 7 7 2 4 videomontage 23. Technical drawing 144 5 1-5 1-5 6 2 2 2 2 224. Psychological problems of designer`s work: Technologies of personal 48 4,5 2 2 2 growth Psychology of image 16 6 1 1 In total: 1792 15 43 44 93 20 19 23 22 20 12 13Nr Cont. Exam. I.w. Test Credits 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (16) (16) (16) (16) (8) (16) (8) (16) OPTIONAL COURSES ( min. - 5 CP) 1. Foundations of printing 16 7 7 2 2 and publishing 2. Advertisement on TV 16 5 5 1 2 3. Distribution of colour 32 6 6 2 253 4. Digital photography 32 8 8 2 2 5. Photo art 64 2 2 3 4 6. Ethics and aesthetics 48 1 3 3 7. Popular traditions 16 7 7 1 2 In total: 96 2 2 5 3 4 4 2 4 COURSE WORKS, PRACTICES, QUALIFICATION WORK ( 40 CP) Course works (2) 32 3,6 4 *In art *In comp. design Profesional practices 5,7 18 8 weeks 8 weeks (2)Practices in art – 216 2,4 6* 3 weeks 3 weeks plenair (2) Practical training 72 6 2* 2 weeks Refresher examination 8 Qualification project 16 7 1 2 Qualification diploma 96# 8 9 6 work In total: 432 3 2 7 40 2 6 All together 2672 22 47 59 160 29 31 29 26 20 16 17 10Note:  Courses with # envisage independent work in a same amound as the contact hours which has to be performed in lecture-rooms  In courses with * one credit point covers the 30 contact hours (Decision of Council of Faculty of Music and Art)54

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