Course: Visual Composition 2

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Course title Visual Composition 2
Course code KAPD/XVK2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Hrdina Jakub, MgA. PhD.
Course content
- Geometrical solids. - Characteristics and shape relations. - Platonic solids, their symbolism in the past. - Archimedean solids. - Johnson's solids and other types of rtegular 3-dimensional objects. - Application of solid objects in free art, design and architecture. - Geodetic domes in architecture.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Exercises on PC, Practice exercises
  • Home preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 5 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
orient in the field of creative arts and design
orient in the field of creative arts and design
Skills
work with different creative media and materials such as drawing, painting, collage, digital graphics
work with different creative media and materials such as drawing, painting, collage, digital graphics
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe the basic terms of visual composition
describe the basic terms of visual composition
The student has an overview of three-dimensional regular solids including geometrical, Platonic, Archimedean, Johnson's solids. The student knows the rules of spatial composition of figures and their characteristics applicable in design and architecture.
The student has an overview of three-dimensional regular solids including geometrical, Platonic, Archimedean, Johnson's solids. The student knows the rules of spatial composition of figures and their characteristics applicable in design and architecture.
describe the basic principles of visual composition and their influence on image perception
describe the basic principles of visual composition and their influence on image perception
analyze and interpret the meaning and function of visual elements and compositional schemes
analyze and interpret the meaning and function of visual elements and compositional schemes
justify compositional solutions based on specific requirements and purposes
justify compositional solutions based on specific requirements and purposes
evaluate visual compositional solutions and their effectiveness in different contexts
evaluate visual compositional solutions and their effectiveness in different contexts
Skills
analyze problems related to spatial creation and geometric bodies and define them using professional language
analyze problems related to spatial creation and geometric bodies and define them using professional language
analyze the properties of geometric bodies and their mutual links, as well as ways of their use in various fields of creative activity
analyze the properties of geometric bodies and their mutual links, as well as ways of their use in various fields of creative activity
apply the basic principles of composition, mathematical and geometric principles in the creation of 3D objects
apply the basic principles of composition, mathematical and geometric principles in the creation of 3D objects
evaluate different proposals and choose the optimal solution depending on the target environment and the desired properties
evaluate different proposals and choose the optimal solution depending on the target environment and the desired properties
create prototypes or models of geometric bodies in different materials and present your projects using visual and communication tools
create prototypes or models of geometric bodies in different materials and present your projects using visual and communication tools
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Lecturing
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Preparation of a presentation
Didactic test
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Preparation of a presentation
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • Holden , A. Shapes, Space, and Symmetry.
  • Parker, J. The Platonic Solids and Some Others.
  • Quinlan, C. N. The Platonic Solids.
  • Sutton, A. Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions.
  • Sutton, D. Platonic & Archimedean Solids.
  • Zorzos, G. Johnson solids: Cosmic Dices.


Study plans that include the course
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