RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITYFACULTY OF MATERIAL SCIENCES AND APPLIED

CHEMISTRY

Institute of Textile Technology and Design

SELF-EVALUATION REPORT

PROGRAMMES OF STUDYLEADING TO THE DEGREE

OF BACHELOR AND MASTER PROFESSIONAL

IN

MATERIAL TEHNOLOGY UN DESIGN

Riga, 2004

CONTENT pages

1. The decision of RTU concerning realization of the study program 32. License for starting the study program 33. Liquidation of the study program 34. Study programs 45. Expenditure on advertising and informative campaigns 46. Study program’s compliance to the standards 47. Evaluation of the study programs 4

7.1.Objectives and tasks of the study program 47.1.1.Objectives and tasks of the professional bachelor’s study program 47.1.2. Objectives and tasks for the professional master’s program 5

7.2. Organization of the study program 6 7.2.1. Organization of the professional bachelor’s program 6

7.2.2. Organization of professional master’s study program 67.3. Practical realization of the study program 7

7.3.1. Practical realization of bachelor’s study program 7

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7.3.2. Practical realization of Master’s study program 87.4. Evaluation criteria of education, the order and the form of testing 9

7.4.1. Characteristics of bachelor thesis 10 7.4.2.Characteristics in the process of evaluation of masters’ thesis 11

7.5. Students 117.6. Academic personnel employed in the study program

7.6.1. The amount of the academic personnel, their academic degrees and academic positions;7.6.2. Qualification of academic personnel and its appropriateness for the objectives and tasks of the structural unit 7.6.3. The policy of selection, resumption, training and development of the academic personnel 7.6.4. A description of the necessary material resources

7.7. An evaluation of the costs of the program 7.7.1. The costs of the undergraduate study program in a course of the year 7.7.2. The costs of the masters study program in a course of the year

7.8. The appropriateness of the study program to the classification of education and professions 7.9. Methodical work

7.9.1. Provision of the undergraduate study program7.9.2. Provision of the master study program

7.10. Foreign affairs7.10.1. Cooperation with potential employers7.10.2. Cooperation with similar study programs in both Latvia and abroad7.10.3. The lecturing, scientific or research work of academic personnel in foreign educational institutions 7.10.4. The amount of guest lecturers in the study program7.10.5. Students who have been studying abroad by means of educational exchange programs

8. The development plan of the study program material technologies and design for the period of years 2002. –2012 9. SummaryAppendices

PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAM MATERIAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Description of program’s content and its realization

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1. The decision of RTU concern to realization of the study program

Professional study program “Material technologies and design” for undergraduate BA

and master’s studies approved in Riga Technical university (RTU) by the decision of

RTU Senate since 28.05.2001., Senate council record Nr.459 (extract from Senate

Council record, appendix I). The exchange of the title of the study program, which

now is called, “material design and technology”, was approved by RTU Senate

Council on 29.10.2001 Senate Council record NR. 462 (extract from Senate Council

record, appendix II).

2. License for starting the study program

2.1. License for rights to realize the study program “material technologies and

design” –undergraduate professional studies in Riga Technical University, was

issued in July 12, year 2001, license NR. 04051-1. Issued until 12.07.04 (the copy of

license attached in appendix III).

2.2. License for rights to realize the study program “material design and

technologies” –master professional studies, was issued 28.02.02. license NR. 04051-

5. License issued until 28.02.05 (the copy of the license attached in appendix IV).

3. Liquidation of the study program

3.1. Professional undergraduate study program “material design and technology” (the

term of the license – 12.07.04) is coordinated with the accredited, professional study

program “textile and apparel technology” –attaining professional qualification:

technologist designer (study program accredited until 31.12.07. Accreditation card

Nr.023-437, issued in 04.01.02, its copy attached in appendix V)

3.2. The term of the license from 28.02.05. will provide an opportunity for the

students of the master’s program to finish their studies, therefore contracts regarding

continuation of the studies in another accredited study program or educational

institution are not yet signed.

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4. Study programs:

4.1. Professional bachelor studies, study program code WCH0

(Appendix VI); (http://www.rtu.lv/studijas/studijup/wch0.htm)Admission starting with the Year of study 2001. / 02.

4.2. Professional Master’s studies, study program code: WGH0

(Appendix VII). (http://www.rtu.lv/studijas/studijup/wgh0.htm) Admission starting with: Year of study 2002. / 03.

5. Expenditure on advertising and informative campaigns

Information about study program is provided in RTU admission rules, in the

advertisement publications of the faculty, Internet home page (www.rtu.lv), study

program and informative materials are also included in publications of Latvian Craft

Chamber, in magazine “Lietaskoks”, “Jaunais Inženieris” (see advertising materials

attached in self-appraisal report, appendix VIII).

6. Perspective assessment of study courses 6. 1. Study program’s compliance to the standardsStudy program complies to the standards of the professional higher undergraduate

education, the law of the higher education, paragraph 55., 56., 57.

6.2. Results of employers’ surveysSurveys had made in the biggest Latvian enterprises such as Solution, Burda Moden Riga, joint stock company Bolderaja, AB virtuves, where are working designers technologists, who had graduated study course Craft Technologies and Design.The survey results show: In the clothing enterprises is requisition for designers technologists knowledge  

computer aided clothing modelling and designing, because enterprises has newest technologies and needs specialists.

In the wood working industry is requisition for designers, who can project buildings, furniture and interiors, employ newest technologies, including CNC machines.

In view of requirements of enterprises, university proffers to students the news programs of design.During studies students adopt comprehensive skills with software Corelgraphics, Adobe PhotoShop, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, bCAD, Excel, Power Point, computer aided designing in environment of Graphis8, CAD/CAM system Lectra, KOPPERMAN and others.

7. Evaluation of the study programs

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7.1.Objectives and tasks of the study programs

7.1.1.Objectives and tasks of the professional bachelor study program

7.1.1.1. ObjectivesTo provide 5th level higher, professional education in the field of material technologies

and design, by specialization in the sphere of the new materials, multifunctional,

aesthetically and ergonomically high quality clothing, leather, wood, textile and metal

design goods and designing new collections. Objective is to provide a chance to

achieve higher professional qualification “technologist/designer” according to the

chosen field of specialization: leather design, textile design, fashion design, wood

design, metal design and also to prepare for further studies in master’s program

7.1.1.2. TasksThe tasks of the Study program are to be realized by providing wide interdisciplinary

education, which is necessary in order the undergraduate would be able to work as a

group member, leader, leader of the company or to practice as an independent

designer. During the course of the studies a student must acquire: :

1) Knowledge and skills, that are necessary for designing goods and collections; 2)

skills and a ‘know how’ for a creative work with the chosen material; 3) knowledge

and skills to choose and design a craft and industrial technologies fitting to the

chosen material; 4) awareness of international influences and upcoming, perspective

tendencies; 5) skills to do design oriented market researches; 6) skills to evaluate

one’s and other’s work designs critically; 7) skills to use administrative and

organizational abilities in the professional field and in the analysis of business work;

8) skills to solve the problems related to the process of introducing new products in

market; 9) skills in starting and designing small and medium businesses; 10)

foundational knowledge and skills, necessary for further studies in the master’s

program; 11) writing, oral and graphic communication skills.

7.1.2. Objectives and tasks for the professional master’s program

7.1.2.1. Objectives:

To provide higher professional master’s education in the field of material

technologies and design, that provides necessary knowledge and skills enabling

designers to work as an artist and a mediator in the industry, who combines both

material and new product researches and the choice of adequate production

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technologies, taking in account market and cost researches, and product

presentations; besides it enables research and tutorial work.

7.1.2.2. Tasks and perspective results:

By taking in account, that Latvia is still in the zone of comparatively cheap labor cost

and by finding specialists of a suitable qualification global, multi national companies

entrust more and more early stages of product production procedures to local

product designers. That, however, creates a set of other necessities: 1) need of high

quality methodological seminaries; 2) need of qualified, professionally skillful

specialists and lecturers; 3) need of qualified researchers; 4) methodological and

academical publications in various fields, that border with the prolonged and complex

process of creating an esthetical and high value products and also use of new base,

auxiliary and decorative material technologies; 5) need for leaders who teach,

coordinate other workers too.

In order to provide successful competition of undergraduates in the labor market,

study program must provide: 1) acquiring properties of materials and their research

methods; 2) skills to use them independently, to interpret and apply concluding

results in practical ways; 3) creative abilities; 4) abilities to combine material research

and basic knowledge about technologies, putting an emphasis on market demanded,

technological, easy to use, aesthetically valuable, ergonomical, ecological and

otherwise competitive products and the design of collections; 5) skills to sum and

provide eligible product prices; 6) abilities to present ideas in every part of the

production of the product in a progressive manner; constant development of

presentation techniques; 7) basic skills in pedagogy, necessary for carrier in the field

of professional pedagogy.

7.2. Organization of the study program

7.2.1. Organization of the professional bachelour’s study program

Undergraduate study program has a perspective to acquire a set of basic,

fundamental art knowledge by means of lectures, practical tasks and literature

studies, according to Republic of Latvia undergraduate standard in art sciences. That

includes color composition, lights and darks, style, lines, form, ornaments, structure,

principles of texture, information technologies, economy and other subjects related to

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the chosen sphere, as well as humanitarian and social subjects that are included in

general education.

7.2.2. Organization of professional master’s study program Nowadays, global development is changing the conventional views regarding

production as the main link in the product and service field and putting forward the

capacity of product to compete in the international market. In situation of this kind, a

designer becomes an important person in processes of economy and market

competition, and his role has never before been so great. In order to secure a

successive capacity to compete in the marketplace, study program besides

educational subjects in properties of materials and methods of their research, are

included study subjects that are aimed to designing aesthetically highly valuable

products and product collections for reasonable prices, as well as continuos

development of presentations techniques.

Study subjects that are included in the multidisciplinar master’s program material

design and technologies, combine basic knowledge about material researches

technologies, putting emphasis on technological, easy to use market demanded,

aesthetically valuable, ergonomical, ecological and otherwise competitive product

creation and their presentation by means of progressive methods, besides that

pedagogical study subjects are also included.

7.3. Practical realization of the study program

7.3.1. Practical realization of undergraduate study program

The study program provides:

Prepares for a creative modeling and design processes of fibre material

designs, functions and production;

Acquiring necessary knowledge and skills for production;

Developing and encouraging creative potential of students by studying related

ancient and contemporary production technologies and services of related

products;

Encouraging students to develop and use their creative, analytical, intuitive

skills in solving problems, both being in individual position or during

teamwork;

Acquiring education largely enough to perform as a teamworker, individual

designer –producer, as well as a leader of a company;

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Provides knowledge and offers to acquire skills to create styles, work with

combining colors, structures and textures, which gives undergraduates a

chance to develop extra skills in order to broaden their capacities in the field

and in the labor market too;

Provides knowledge and offers to acquire skills, that provide an opportunity

for undergraduates to perform product design and exploitation researches;

Abilities to choose and model materials, to choose suitable technologies for

realization of an original design in a industrial manner;

Provides knowledge and offers to acquire skills, which enable international

influences on product design, choice of materials and technological

perspectives;

Provides knowledge and offers to acquire skills to critically evaluate one’s

own work and the works of others as well;

Provides knowledge and offers to acquire administrative and organizational

skills in a professional practice;

Provides knowledge, which enables to develop abilities to perform synthesis

of various problem solutions for introduction of new products into the market;

Provides knowledge and offers to acquire skills for effective presentation of

one’s ideas by means of written, oral, electronic and other means and spaces

for communication of information;

Provides knowledge, which enables to broaden communication chances in

European languages.

Volume of the parts of the program, its time schedule

A. Subjects of fundamental sciences 57 KP

B1. General, theoretical and special study subjects in the department

(subdepartment)

54 KP

B2. Languages 8 KP

B3. Humanitarian/social study subjects 2 KP

C. Free choice subjects 8 KP

E. Practice 16 KP

D. Qualification work 16 KP

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Sum 161 KP

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7.3.2. Practical realization of Master’s study program

The study program provides:

Material researches and design methodology, acquiring legal and

administrative aspects of design, skills to use this knowledge in

solving problems in ones professional field;

A chance to acquire principles and limitations of industrial collection

design, at the same time giving room for individual approach, capacity

to balance intellectual stamina, research abilities and problem

solutions;

An opportunity to research and evaluate a necessity and potential

perspective for new, designed products and services in the market;

A chance to acquire effective communication methods in the context

of the latest technological environments, by means of special, modern

computer programms;

A chance to work and study in discussion groups by modeling

situations, to look for and find suitable solutions, to perform a critical

analysis of those, as well as to receive and to apply professional

consultations;

A chance to continue the development of one’s creative potential, to

create a recognition as a designer’s, to create ideas and work

‘portfolio’;

To deepen one’s skills in the chosen field of work.

Volume of the parts of the program, its time schedule

A. Fundamental, basic and other obligate study subjects,

including practice, 27 KP

Included practice 6 KP

B1. Department (a subdepartment) general theoretical and

special study projects 17 KP

B2. Languages 6 KP

B3. Humanitarian/ social study program subjects 4 KP

C. Electives 6 KP

E. Master’s thesis 20 KP

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Sum 80 KP

7.4. Evaluation criteria of education, the order and the form of testing

Knowledge is evaluated according to 10 grade system (Decision of Senate

Council, TUR, 29.01.01) in a form of exams and the process of studies or

according to 2 grade system in a form of colloquy. In the most of subjects,

evaluation is combined – grade is formed as a mean value grade, that

consists of study performance during the semester, evaluation of theoretical

knowledge in exams, aesthetical value in creative work –designed collections,

originality of design and constructions, as well as evaluation of quality of

presentations performed. The percentage of grade added to sum value (final

grade) in all cases is decided by teaching lecturers in the their very subjects

and students are accordingly informed of it.

Exams are to be accomplished in a written form, according to 26.01.98. and

30.03.98 approved protocol “Concerning taking exams in RTU”. Examination

questions are prepared and given to students by subject teaching lecturers,

prior to that, coordinated with leading educational personnel.

7.4.1. Characteristics of bachelor thesis:

A professional undergraduate must prove, that he has acquired knowledge about

properties of materials, is able to do researches on quality and suitability of materials,

has acquired skills to prepare materials for remodeling, has learned everything that is

necessary to open and to run a one’s own company, to model both little volume and

industrial size collections, to work in design studies and to open own design studies,

workshops, to work as design consultant, to work in advertisement industry etc. The

thesis should prove the whole spectrum of such knowledge, skills, creative potential,

skills to do market researches and to present one’s product, by showing the

perspective of lessening and saving amounts of material employed, work and other

resources to be employed otherwise. The researches on tendencies and perceptions

of fashion in one’s field of specialization, a search for new trends and ideas have a

remarkable importance in this work.

Most of the study works, especially qualification works, actually are not possible to be

accomplished without research work. It begins with inquiry about demand and

supply, prices, perspective of promotion of the product or service, fashion trends and

perceptions and attitudes of clients. It encompasses search for constructive

solutions, research on materials and their properties, all of which is crucial for

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successive generation of one’s ideas and works. Researches are to be continued in

order to combine esthetical, functional, ergonomical, constructive and technological

properties altogether unto a well sold product and to create a successive program of

product promotion. Many students already have jobs and carriers as

designers/consultants, project managers, owners of enterprises and workshops.

The themes of study works are chosen by students themselves, in coordination with

lecturers of the very subject, in accordance with the course objectives, tasks and

their own interests. The task of lecturers is to provide, so that during the very study

course time, methodical books and literature would be suitable and helpful for

successive solution of the tasks and problems, as well as to provide consultations

and advises, if they are necessary. In the process of evaluation of thesis following

things are taken into account: the choice of the topical problem, the creativity of

solution, correct and creative use of the chosen material, the precision of acquired

results, esthetical, functional, ergonomical and economical aspect of the

performance, the choice and quality of materials to be used, the quality of

constructions and technological quality.

In the course of studies each student has to show his works/collections in permanent

exhibitions of available design studios, in shows and various exhibitions; it is

advisable to take part in competitions of young designers in Latvia (e.g. Every year

10 –12 students take part in new designers’ competition “Habitus” with their

collections) as well as abroad.

The creative works and collections of students are regularly included in RTU (Riga

Technical University) exhibitions in exhibition hall BT 1 as well as in the RTU final

exhibition with their semester accomplishments.

7.4.2. Characteristics in the process of evaluation of masters’ thesis:

Masters’ thesis is a form of an accomplishment, which allows to test, whether a

student has wholly acquired and is able to practically use the knowledge taught and

learned during the course of masters’ program. It tests whether one is able to apply

the knowledge in planning and accomplishing scientific marketing researches,

researches on material and product properties and their practical usage, as well as

researches that border and has a relation in art, science, technology and history,

aiming to improve material researches, materials, designs, properties of materials

and production technologies in the very field chosen. It tests whether a student is

able to present his ideas and accomplishments in a compact, clear, interesting,

academic manner.

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7.5. Studying

Professional undergraduate study program enrolls students having 1st. level

professional higher education or 3rd level professional qualification, as well as high

school undergraduates. All candidates participate entrance exams in drawing and

mathematics or have the centralized math test when finishing the high school.

Professional masters’ study program enrolls students who hold professional

undergraduate education or equal professional 2nd level higher education.

7.5.1. The amount of the students in the programs

7.5.1.1. In the first, the second and the third year of the professional

undergraduate study program there are 63 students studying.

7.5.1.2. In the professional masters’ study program there are 30 students

studying. Since the year of study 2002/2003 there has begun an enrolment of

students for the professional masters’ study program.

7.5.2. The amount of enrolled students

7.5.2.1. At the period of the year of study 2003/2004, September 1, there are 14

students in the first year of professional undergraduate study program

7.5.2.2. At the period of the year of study 2003/2004, September 1, there are 12

students in the first year of professional masters’ study program.

7.5.3. The amount of bachelors

In the four year professional study program ‘craft technologies and designs, which is equated

with the professional undergraduate study program, the qualification of designer/technologist

is already provided for 148 undergraduates (the year of study 1999/2000 –31 students,

2001/2002 –33 students, 2002/2003 –41 students, 2003/2004 -43).

7.6. Academic personnel employed in the study program

The study program ‘material design and technology‘ is formed in the institute of

Textile material technologies and design (TTD), under the supervision of the

professor group of Design and textile good technologies. In the realization of this

study program there is involved academic personnel from the institute of TTD and the

academic personnel of professor group as well, besides that there is involved

academic personnel from the faculties of Architecture, Material sciences and

practical chemistry.

In the masters’ study program design and textile good technologies, the professor's

group has a cooperation with Latvian Art Academy (contract between higher

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education institutions, a copy of it is attached in the appendix X) Prof. R. Eglīte

(fashion design, production of industrial collections), as well as with other highly

regarded specialists in their field of work such as Prof. V.Zarins (philosophy of

creativity), graphic artist and multimedia specialist M. Ozolins, photo artist and art

photo pedagogue Z.Bilzonis and an engineer of project company ‘Solution’ :

Dr.sc.eng. I. Ziemele.

7.6.1. The amount of the academical personnel, their academical degrees and academical positions

The course of studies in the study program material design and technology” is

provided by: one Dr.hab.sc.eng., professor; two Dr.sc.eng., assoc.professors; four

Dr.sc.eng. assistant professors, lecturers; one art doctorate., a lecturer; one Dr.

paed., a lecturer; one master of arts, a lecturer in the art sciences; two MA.paed,

lecturers; one master of arts, a practical assistant in physics; one undergraduate in

art sciences; four assistants, three artists, lecturers; two technologists designers,

lecturers; four engineers/technologists with a regarded work experience, lecturers.

7.6.2. Qualification of academical personnel and its appropriateness for the objectives and tasks of the structural unit

Kukle Silvija, Dr.hab.sc.eng., RTU professor, the leader of the professor group of

design and textile good technologies, additional studies in USA, Great Britain,

Germany. Scientifical projects related to the research of geometry of Latvian

descriptive writings, systematization of information and classification for Latvian

practical textile data base; creation of textual and graphical descriptions of textile;

she is an author of many international publications (16 international publications in

the last 8 years).

Kazāks Vilnis, Dr.sc.eng., assoc.professors, his academical work is directed to

employment of progressive materials and technologies in woodworking and

production of furniture, as well as documenting ancient craft work skills. The work is

directed in researching perspectives of using details of raw wood in contemporary

building and furniture production, projecting furniture sets for outdoors and indoor

interiors; he also is an author of many publications.

Rita Eglīte, Dr.art., professor of Latvian Art Academy, a lecturer in RTU, artistic

design and planning of attractive fashions and “pret a’porte”.

Viļumsone Ausma, Dr.sc.eng., assoc.professor, an artist, academical work directed

to automatic of modeling and constructing clothing, employing the newest

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technologies: automatic CAD designing system TexDesign for

clothing/knitwear/fabric; clothing CAD/CAM systems –Lectra, CAS system GRAFIS,

besides that she’s an author of many publications

Valdena Inta, Dr.paed.; an artist, a lecturer, she has specialized in the field of

composition of natural materials and in the pedagogy as well;

Vanaga Eleonora, Dr.sc.eng., assistant professor, academical work directed to

designing and researching new structures yarn.

Šmits Jānis, Dr.sc.eng., a lecturer. Academical pursuit – researches on problems

and methods related to wooden materials and decorative goods ; designing new

decorative, trim technologies.

Kravalis Jānis., Dr.sc.eng., a lecturer. Academical pursuit related to –researches on

parameters of thermal treatment of the fibre materials, designing new processing

technologies.

Ziemele Inese, Dr.sc.eng., a lecturer, her work is directed to designing industrial

clothing collections for foreign partners and planning production of goods, in

cooperation with large European companies.

Kāpostiņš Pēteris, master of arts in physics, practical assistant professor, IT expert,

academical work related to implementing newest information technologies and in

government institutions of tax collection, design of data bases, preparation of

information, designing usage methods for CAD and visual presentation systems.

Vīcupe Gunta, master of arts in art sciences, a lecturer, has a specialization in

artistic design of industrial collections.

Bērziņa Edīte, an artist, a lecturer, has a specialization in the sphere of analysis and

expertise of history of design, art and craft works.

Mitrēvica Astrīda, master of arts in pedagogy., an artist, a lecturer, has a

specialization in fashion graphics and stylization.

Zigurds Bilzonis, master of arts in pedagogy; a lecturer, a photoartist, a winner of

international competitions;

Ozoliņš Māris, an artist, a graphic designer, a multimedia expert, a lecturer;

Emsiņš Juris, wood production engineer/technologist, a lecturer with regarded and

long experience in the field of designing industrial furniture collections.

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Budreiko Heinrihs, an engineer – a mechanic in the field of mechanical procession

of wood, a lecturer with a long, remarkable work experience in the Agricultural

University of Latvia and Riga Technical University.

Ruško Akvilina, an engineer in the field of woodmaterial production, a technologist,

a constructor of experimental furniture, 25 years of work experience, a lecturer.

Puriņa Brigita, an engineer – technologist in the field mechanical technologies of

fibre materials, a lecturer, an expert in the field of selection of textile materials and an

expert on evaluation and provision of the quality of goods.

Jaundzema Barbara, a undergraduate in art sciences, a lecturer, has a

specialization in the field of composition and design of clothing.

Beikule Inga, an assistant, leather goods technologist, a designer, crafts master in

leather haberdashery and applied art goods.

Kalnāja Anna, an assistant, a clothing technology technologist and a designer, a

crafts master in tailoring.

Krieviņa Agrita, an assistant, leather goods technologist –a designer, an artist –

crafts master, has a specialization in the field of leather plastics.

Zommere Gunta, an assistant, has a specialization in the field of creating applied art

compositions.

Krūmiņa Aija – a textile artist, a lecturer, crafts master in the field of weaving, has a

specialization in composition of textile goods.

Prīberga Dagmāra – a technologist/designer, crafts master in needle working (the

best needle work crafts master in Latvia, the year 2000), a lecturer.

Resnis Arnis – a technologist/designer, has a specialization in the field of the

graphic visualization of goods, planning indoor interiors.

The rise of qualification of the academical personnel is enhanced by cooperation and

the change of work experience with such colleges as Berlin School of Technics and

Economics, Roitlingen University of Applied Arts, Germany, Kaunas Technological

university, Latvian Art Academy (LAA) (guest lecturers and students from LAA are

acquiring automatic construction of clothing in our computer class), De Montfort

University, Great Britain, Zagreb university, Croatia, Lodz Technical university; the

qualification is enhanced by taking part in international academical conferences with

topical papers, as well as taking part in councils at doctorate dissertations in Kaunas

Technological university as members of the council and the reviewers.

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The academical biographies (CV) of the academical personnel, reports and self

evaluations of publications are attached in the appendix.

7.6.3. The policy of selection, resumption, training and development of the academical personnel.

The basic principles in resumption of teaching personnel: the work in the professor

group, in the field of special courses, is offered to undergraduates of study program

“Craft technologies and design”, who are open minded, with a distinctively creative

approach to one’s profession, one’s who have appropriate qualification of master of

crafts, issued by Latvian Craft camera. Right now there are four permanent workers

with a qualification of technologist/designer in the “professor group Design and textile

good technologies”, they are craft masters with regarded work experience, who,

according to competition held in year 2002, are elected to be assistants, five of them

are now studying in the masters program. In order to provide perspective of further

studies it is planned to open a doctorate study program “Material design and

technology”.

7.6.4. A description of the necessary material resources

Lectures, laboratory and practical tasks both in full and part time studies are

organized in accordance with the study program and its objectives. Laboratory and

practical tasks for the students of masters program is accomplished according to

appointed work tasks, which, usually, are problem oriented; in several cases there

are some planned evening lessons, e.g., in the study courses ‘’interiors of public and

private environment”, “small architecture forms and design”. Few times during the

semester, in a special agreement with the students of the masters program, there are

lectures during the daytime, too, especially if it is necessary to work in company, e.g.,

in the study course “Planning of the industrial collections”. All the tasks are done in

specially equipped rooms: in the drawing cabinet of architecture faculty, in the

laboratory of textile materials at TTD I (Ganību Dambis 19), in the computer class (90

m2, Az16), in the design studio (146 m2, Az.str. 18), in the sewing laboratory (144 m2,

Az14), in the craft master workshop of the leather haberdashery and applied art

goods (40 m2, Az.14), in the laboratories of the faculty of the material science and

practical chemistry (Az.14), in the metal working workshops (Ezermalas str., in the

professors group of machine sciences), in the RTU craft master workshops in Meža

str. 1/8 (weaving - 70 m2).

Certain lessons are held in production companies (Solution, Snickers Production

Latvia, Burda Moden Riga, Anastasija, Rimako, Cecīlija, Mantess, Latvijas Finieris,

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AB virtuves and in other Latvian wood working enterprises) as well as in design

studios and restoration workshops.

In the computer class, there are 20 working places for students on IBM personal

computers (capacity not less than Pentium) with advanced upgrades necessary for

computer graphics, a matrix printer and inkjet printers HP 560 hp, DeskJet 940, 2

scanners, a digital camera and portable lights presentation, for accomplishment of

tasks and creation of portfolio of collections as well as a plotter HP Design JET 450C.

For development of ideas, for processing researches and for the needs of

presentations, appropriate computer programs are employed (Microsoft OFFICE,

CAD Corel graphics 11 version, Adobe PhotoShop 7. vers., AutoCAD 13 vers.,

ArchiCAD, bCAD, CAD Grafis 8, CAD/CAM LECTRA (available 5 working places)

and specialized designer’s set of programs - Kopperman (available 5 working

places), data base ACCESS, presentation program Power Point, besides Internet

and email service is also available and there is an offer to acquire skills and

technologies for making Internet home pages.

Larger specializations- clothing design and technology (future in the text CD&T) and

wood design and craft technologies (further in the text WD&CT). For the needs of

CD&T there is available tailors master workshop. In the master workshop there are

available 3 and 4 thread industrial overlocks, universal, industrial sewing machines

TMZ 1022, flat seems, sewing machines for the straight button hole sewing, sewing

machines for the sewing of figurative button holes, 15 regular sewing machines and

anthropometrical measuring device. There is also a half automatic PFAF sewing

machine, industrial clothing dummies, for the main typical bodies of children, women

and men, and three tailor’s dummies. Due to close partnership with the dealers of

industrial and regular sewing machines from the company BROTHER, students are

well acquainted with the newest BROTHER devices and even buy sewing machines

for themselves.

Students of the WD&CT do their tasks in woodworking workshops in Bukultu Craft

Center according to the contract with Latvian Craft Camera, (see appendix IX). There

is a plan in the year 2003/2004, to place a joiner’s shop in the building of Az.str.18,

which is given to administration of professor group of the design and textile good

technologies, and it is planned to make a master craft workshop for assembly of

furniture and exposition of connecting joints and surfaces. Many students, parallel to

their studies, work in enterprises, where there are joiner’s shops available for them.

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It is planned to make a ‘cooperation hall’, in which students could get acquainted with

the products of enterprises (especially regional enterprises) and their wrok problems,

offering their solutions.

Study program TTD I has a cooperation with RTU faculties of Architecture, Material

Sciences and Applied Chemistry. There is also a cooperation with Latvian Crafts

Chamber (see cooperation treaty, appendix IX) and with Latvian Art Academy

(cooperation treaty, appendix X).

For the optimum realization of the study program: 1) have to make a design studio,

which would be upgraded with 3 –4 powerful computer graphic stations, a plotter,

inkjet color printer, a projector, and in a near future a printer for printing on the fabric;

2) is planned to have the workshop to be located in one place (Ķīpsala), which would

secure a better usage of common resources, a circulation of necessary information

and a possibility to create common interdisciplinary collections (furniture/leather,

leather/fabric, clothing/jewelry, clothing/needlework); 3) it is also planned to make a

permanent exposition of student works –an offer with a stage, where persons

interested, especially the leaders of enterprises, could get to students’ ideas,

characteristics in products, to perform discussion groups, to find cooperation partners

and to order things which arise an interest; 4) it is planned to make an exposition

where enterprises from various regions of Latvia would present their newest

products, thus gaining twofold results –students would have a chance to see the

newest trends and little, peripheral enterprises would have an environment to gain a

larger recognition of their products; 5) in this complex there should be made a

workshop for assembling various kinds of materials, a workshop upgraded with all

the necessary instruments and all the devices for the final processing of furniture and

other kind of wood goods, as well as an exposition of separate knots, joints, surfaces,

and other interesting details (e.g. Japanese toys, Japanese wooden joints and details

etc.)

Theoretical classes are held in the rooms of the masters program or in other suitable

rooms in Ķīpsala, and in computer room too. In the course of the studies there is

group work, group discussions, group presentations and group evaluations for

grades, practiced.

The masters’ thesis, in the most of the cases, is related to the problem situations

which the student faces in his work place. For the end of finding solution of problem

and various tests required in solving it, and in the course of researches undertaken,

there are available almost all of the laboratories of the institute of Textile material

technologies and designs, as well as other RTU resources.

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7.7. An evaluation of the costs of the program 7.7.1. The costs of the undergraduate study program in a course of the year

Base cots * coefficient + social expenditure = 455*2.9 + 161 = 1481 Ls,

where 2.9 – is optimum coefficient for engineer sciences.

The cost of the studies for full time studies in RTU, in the faculty of material sciences

and practical chemistry, for the year of studies 2002/2003 is 700 Ls per year.

7.7.2. The costs of the masters study program in a course of the yearBase costs * coefficient + social expenditure = 455 * 1.7 * 1.5 + 161 = 1321 Ls,

The costs can be lowered by rational administration of resources, by cooperation with

master workshops and with Latvian Craft Camera and by cooperation with the

enterprises which are related in the field of work and are interested in cooperation.

The cost of the study for full time studies in masters program is 950 Ls per year, part

time studies –430 Ls per year. Those applicants who work in RTU and successfully

accomplish their tasks are freed from the payment for studies unto the free of charge,

government paid study positions, given to the institute of textile material technologies

and design.

7.8. The appropriateness of the study program to the classification of education and professions

7.8.1. In accordance with Education classificatory of Latvian Republic, the

code of the bachelor studu program is:

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code of the masters study program is:

47 524

7.8.2. This code the closest resembles Latvian Republic classificatory of

professions, resembles small group professions (3 –75, 3 –76), that are marked with

a code 3471 –Decorators and designers. The professions of this small group require

higher professional education and the specialization of the study program material

technologies and design (the first table):

1. table

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Code Profession according to the classificatory

Specialization of the study program

3471 15 Clothing DESIGNER Clothing design and technology

3471 21 DESIGNER of Textile

goods

Textile design and technology

3471 16 DESIGNER of Leather

goods

Leather goods design and technology

3471 18 DESIGNER of Wood good Wood design and craft technologies

3471 19 DESIGNER of metal goods Metal goods design and technology

7.9. Methodical work

Most of the study courses provide lecture summaries in the form suitable for

photocopying or are saved into the diskette, therefore the methodical work of

lecturers is related to the preparation of the lecture summaries and computer

presentations of the content of the current course.

7.9.1. Provision of the undergraduate study program

In the year of studies 2002./2003, the lecturers of the professor group are

working on following methodical works::

Prof. S.Kukle has added lecture summaries and has prepared individual and

study work tasks for the students of the 1 –4 year of study in the subject of

‘strategy of craft and design’ and in the course ‘’work with the clients”;

Assoc.prof. V. Kazāks has prepared lecture summaries and individual tasks in

the study subject “modeling technologies for anizothropic material surfaces”;

An Assistant professor E. Vanaga has prepared a course of lectures in

‘development trends of textile industry’;

An assistant professor P. Kāpostiņš has prepared methodical terms for

lectures and practical tasks in the study subjects “technologies” and “product

and process modeling in CAD/CAM environment”;

Dr. paed. I. Valdena has prepared lecture summaries in the course subject

“teaching methods of craft branches” and in the course subject “composition

of natural materials”;

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Assistant I. Beikule has prepared lecture summaries in the course subjects

“the basics of fashion”, “leather goods” and “technology of textile paintings”;

Assistant G. Zommere has prepared the terms of practical laboratory tasks

and computer presentations in the course subject “ornament”;

Assistant A. Krieviņa has prepared the terms of practical laboratory tasks and

computer presentations in the course subjects “design of practical

composition” and in the “ornament and composition”;

Assistant B. Puriņa has prepared the lecture summaries in the study subjects

“product development and evaluation” and “expertise in commodities”.

7.9.2. Provision of the master study program

In the year of study 2002./2003 the lecturers from the professor group have

accomplished following methodical works:

Prof. S.Kukle has prepared the lecture summaries in the study courses

“ancient cultures” and “methodology of material researches”. Both of these

subjects are modeled for the students of the first year of master program,

there are individual tasks prepared as well.

5 topical computer presentations concerning prehistorical objects: myths of

the creation of the world in contemporary setting, pyramids, sacred places

and temples, art and crafts in Egypt, Babylon –the center of cosmopolitan and

crafts.

Lecturer Edīte Bērziņa has prepared presentations concerning designed

goods in various periods of history, concerning styles and analysis of style,

concerning “the history of design”, “design analysis and expertise”;

assoc.professor V. Kazāks has prepared perspective topics for master

thesis;

Assistant G. Zommere has prepared a presentation “Symbolism of the

ancient jewelry, composition, materials, technologies”;

Assistant A. Krieviņa has prepared a presentation “Mythological, historical

aspects of Sinai in contemporary world”;

Assistant A. Kalnāja has prepared a presentation “Great Zimbabwe”;

Assistant I. Beikule has prepared presentation in the course subject “practical

leather goods in the Indian tribes of the continent of the Northern America”.

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7.10. Foreign affairs

7.10.1. Cooperation with potential employers

Some of the special courses and subjects for the students of the study program

“Wood design and craft technologies” take place in wood processing workshops in

Bukulti Craft Center (according to treaty with Latvian Craft Camera); it is possible to

accomplish the study tasks using the required materials. Some lessons take place

out of the regular study places –in such enterprises as A/S Bolderāja, Latvijas

Finieris, Malteks, AB virtuves, Mantess and in other enterprises suitable for the field

of the study program.

Students of the study program “Textile and clothing design and technologies”

sometimes have their lessons in such enterprises as: Solution, Snickers Production

Latvia, Burda Moden Riga, Anastasija, Rimako, Cecīlija. These enterprises are also

planned to be the practical practice places for the students of the full time studies.

It is envisaged to make a cooperative project by opening a furniture shop in Āzenes

str. 18, together with an enterprise A/S Bolderāja. Students would have an

opportunity to get acquainted with the newest products and problem situations of the

very enterprise and offer their perspective solutions.

There is a regular cooperation with an enterprise BT 1, which performs organization

of expositions; students take part with their work collections. The undergraduate of

the study year 2002 Reinis Kazāks has become a project manager of the very

exposition complex, and now continues his studies in the master program.

The perspectives of cooperation are intensively growing, for many of our

undergraduates –technologists/designers are both working in the very enterprises

mentioned above, and in design studios, restoration workshops and parallel to that

continue their studies in the master study program.

7.10.2. Cooperation with similar study programs in both Latvia and abroad

The enhancement of qualification and the academic work of the academic personnel

of the professor group is directed to acquiring new computer programs and automatic

modeling systems (clothing/knitwear/fabric CAD system TexDesign; organized by a

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German enterprise KOPPERMAN in the summer of the year 2001 for 4 people;

clothing CAD/CAM system Lectra 3 modulus, organized by Lectra distributors in

Finland, the winter of the year 2002 in Riga, for 2 workers; the summer of the year

2002, Tallinn, for 3 people; CAD systems Corel Graphics 11. version – 3 workers

acquiring the recent changes in self –education manner; bCAD –the enlargement of

the usage –for one worker). It includes 2 seminaries in business and enterprises in

the year 2001 and 2 seminaries in the year 2002, organized by Latvian Craft

Chamber; a seminary concerning international standards and certification problems

in the field of furniture production and wood processing enterprises, organized by

Italian Furniture Association in the year 2001, for 2 workers. A cooperation with

German Craft Chamber (in Hamburg and in Frankfurt) gives a chance to get to know

German craft enterprises, to get acquainted with new, modern technologies.

The rise of qualification is enhanced by cooperation and the exchange of work

experience with other educational institutions in other countries –Berlin School of

Technique and Economics (the exchange of students and guest lecturers), Roitlingen

university of Applied Arts in Germany (the exchange of the students, 2 guest

lecturers, 1 member of the examination council in the year 2002) Kaunas

Technological university (taking part in scientific –technical conferences with reports,

and taking part in the council of doctorate examination), Latvian Art Academy (guest

lecturers from LAA, however the students from LAA are studying automatic

construction of clothing in the computer class of TTD I), De Montfort university,

England (partaking in scientific –technical conferences with topical reports,

consultation concerning the changes in the study program and their realization),

Zagreb university, Croatia (partaking in scientific –technical conference with 3 topical

reports, November of the year 2002), Lodz Technical University (partaking in

scientific –technical conference with 2 topical reports in march of the year 2002),

partaking in councils of examination of doctor dissertations in Kaunas Technological

Univerisity as reviewers and members of the council.

7.10.3. The lecturing, scientific or research work of academical personnel in foreign educational institutions

Kukle Silvija

The year of studies 1998/99. Management course in the Education Center of

Frankfurte Crafts Chamber, Germany (1 month)

The year of studies 1995./1996. The researches on the ornament traditions of

applied textiles among Great Southwest natives in USA: University of Arizona

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–Arizona State Museum, the funds of Arizona and Texas state museums and

the settlements of America’s natives (6 months);

The year of 1994. The setup and realization of the undergraduate study

programs in De Montfort University, Lester, Great Britain (a month);

The year of 1993. The Agency of information, USA; the summer school in

business enterprises (an intense course of studies, 2 months);

The year of 1993. “The economy of German social market” (an intense

course of studies, 1.5 months of length) Philips University, Marburg,

Germany;

The year of 1993. The project managing in the field of Automatic projecting

systems (a month), Berlin Technical University;

The year of 1992. The Agency of information, USA; the summer school in

business enterprises (an intense course of studies, 2 months);

7.10.4. Conferences, proceedings 2000.-2004.

2000 - International conference The Textiles: Research in Design and Technology: Kaunas, Lithuania:

I.Beikule, S.Kukle, A.Vilumsone. Latvian Material Culture Traditions as a Source of Contemporary Designs. //The Textiles: Research in Design and Technology. Kaunas, Lithuania, 2000. p.69-76.

S.Kukle, A.Vilumsone, I.Vilumsone. The Investigation of the Geometry and Composition of Latvian Folk Designs. //International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology.-2000.-Volume 12, Number 6.-Bradford, England

2001 - 42. International Scientific conference.of RTU Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija 2001:

1. Beikule (asist.) “Etnogrāfiskie elementi mūsdienu apģērba ansamblī” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 6. - 10. lpp.

2. Kāpostiņš P. (doc.), Krieviņa A.(asist.) “9. – 17. gs. ādas senlietu datu bāzes veidošana” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 22. - 30. lpp.

3. Kukle S. (prof.), Viļumsone A. (as.prof.). “Vēlreiz par Lielvārdes jostām” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 34. - 45. lpp.

4. Ķikule D.(doktorante) “Segu audeklu veidi un to darināšana Latvijā 19. gadsimta beigās un 20.gadsimta sākumā” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 46. - 50. lpp.

5. Ķikule D.(doktorante). “Segu raksta un krāsu kompozīcijas veidošanas principi 19.gadsimta beigās un 20.gadsimta sākumā Latvijas teritorijā” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 51. - 57. lpp.

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6. Vanaga E. (doc.) “Kokvilnas – linu fasondzijas izstrāde” //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 72. - 75. lpp.

7. Kukle S. (prof.), Ļipnicka I. (doktorante) “Rūtiņaudumu krāsu risinājumi latviešu tautastērpos”. //RTU zinātniskie raksti. Mašīnzinātne un transports. Tekstila un apģērbu tehnoloģija. - 2001. – 85. - 92. lpp.

2002 - International conference– “Magic World of Textiles” Dubrovnik (Horvātija):

1. S.Kukle (prof.), A.Viļumsone (as.prof.). The Contribution of Young Designers at the Riga Technical University.//Proceedings of International Textile Clothing & Design Conference.-Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2002.-p.614-618.

2. S.Kukle, L.Šteinberga (tehnologs-dizainers). Application of Latvian Weaving designs for contemporary interiors. //Proceedings of International Textile Clothing & Design Conference.-Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2002.-p.609-613.

3. I.Beikule, S.Kukle. Leather Accents of Fashionable Garments. //Proceedings of International Textile Clothing & Design Conference.-Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2002.-p.589-592.

2003 - International Conference – ArchTex` 2003 “Textiles – a medium of modernity in various branches of economy” (Lodz, Polija) :

1. L.Steinbergs, S.Kukle. Latvian Weaving designs for Contemporary Interiors. Proceedings of International Coference Textiles – a Medium of Modernity in various branches of Economy. Institute of Textile Architecture, Lodz, Poland. 2003. p.52-59

2. S.Kukle, A.Vilumsone. The Contribution of Young The Contribution of Young Designers at the Riga Technical University. //Proceedings of International Conference Textiles – a Medium of Modernity in Various Branches of Economy. Institute of Textile Architecture, Lodz, Poland. 2003. p.31-37.

2003 - International conference Baltic Textile & Leather (Kaunas-Vilnius, Lithuania):

1. A.Vilusone, I. Method of Career Wear Designing. //Proceedings of International Conference Baltic Textile & Leather. Technologija, Kaunas, Lithuania. 2003. p. 121-126.

2. S. Kukle, G.Zommere. The patterns of the Latvian Two-check Woven Ribbons. //Proceedings of International Conference Baltic Textile & Leather. Technologija, Kaunas, Lithuania. 2003. p. 115.-121.

Creative publications

G.Zommere 2001. – 2003.g. – 21, regularly in journal “Lat-Mode ADĪSIM” .

7.10.5. The amount of guest lecturers in the study program

There is no possibility yet to invite foreign lecturers, due to the lack of financial

resources.

7.10.6. Students who have been studying abroad by means of educational exchange programs.

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7.10.6.1. Practical engineering, undergraduate studies

In the year of studies 2001./2002, for two semesters, Laila Šteinberga studied

in Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences and worked out her diploma collection.

Diāna Rozenblate, Silvija Lukste, the students of the 3rd year of studies, worked in

small German sewing enterprises.

Two 2nd year students from the study program crafts technology and design

took part in the project Fashion and Identity, Germany, Halle, School for Fashion and

Design, October, the year of 2002. The result of that was a partaking of their new

made collection and show in Dyseldorf Fashion Mass and Intertextil Balticum –2002,

February, Riga.

In the year of studies 2002./2003. – 2003./2004, a 3rd year student Alise

Šīrone spend in Berlin School of Techniques and Economics two study semesters.

In the year of studies 2002/2003 a 3rd year student Vadims Markevičs went for

studies to the Dresden Technical University, for a period of one study semester.

Many students from various study courses in their time free of studies are

traveling to work in various European countries, in order to acquire the native

language and culture; they work in joiner’s shops, flowery shops, art workshops etc.

7.10.6.2. Master study program

The enrolment for the practical master study program Material technology and

design, has only begun in the year of studies 2002/2003. Therefore there are not yet

any foreign students in the study program. Ulme Andra, a 1st year student of the

master study program, is preparing the necessary documents for the studies in

Australia for a period of a study semester

8. The development plan of the study program Material technologies and design for the period of years 2002. –2012

2. table shows the advantages and disadvantages of the study program. The

greatest, biggest problem is the lack of good study books. It is very important,

therefore, for all the lecturers in the course of their teaching subjects to be giving out

lecture summaries and other materials necessary for photo copying.

2. tableAdvantages Disadvantages

The demand in the market and the Insufficient selection of study books

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perspectives of good salaries;

Competitiveness in the midst of a large

labor market;

Qualified lecturers;

Professionally well prepared

applicants;

Students have part time jobs in the field

of their studies;

A good prestige;

An International cooperation;

A close cooperation with professional

organizations

in Latvian

Provision of technological devices is

old and outdated

Difficulties to preserve talented, young

lecturers and personnel due to low

salaries;

Students work parallel to their studies;

Due to low salaries, teaching staff is

forced to work several jobs at a time

Rather many part time lecturers;

The medium capacity of faculty, does

not allow to rise the amount of studying

students;

Few government supported study

places, in a result many of the best

students leave the studies

Perspectives Risks

To raise both full and part time study

positions;

To enlarge practical cooperation with

enterprises;

To enlarge international cooperation;

To involve the leading experts from the

main labor suppliers;

To introduce new technologies in the

process of the studies;

To perform changes in the study

program according to new discoveries in

science and technologies and to

changes of the laws of Latvian Republic

Insufficient finances, that forbids to

enlarge the amount of studying positions;

Insufficient teaching personnel for

preserving and enlarging all the Branches

of specialization;

Very high cost of studies in the full time

studies, it is difficult to combine studies

with a full time job;

Students have to invest rather large

amount of money in making their

collections;

The growing competition in the future;

The changes in the law;

The labor suppliers are to busy and

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often go on business trips;

The year of studies 2002. / 2003

The volume of lectures for masters program “material design and technology”

Formation of the Association of Young Designers;

Upgrading of the hall (160 m2) in Āzenes str. 18;

The reconstruction of the main CAD /CAM room;

The modeling of the sewing studio in Āzenes Str. 14-207;

The arrangement of the computer room in Āzenes Str.14-308;

The arrangement of the specific auditorium in Āzenes Str.14-323;

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

The year of studies 2003. / 2004

To model an exposition of wooden joints and classification of surfaces;

To develop a college for masters of craft;

Accreditation of the undergraduate and masters study program “material

design and technology”;

Arrangement of assembly workshop for wooden goods in Āzenes str. 18;

Arrangement of weaving/knitting studio (72m²) in Āzenes str.18;

Arrangement of an auditorium (72 m²) in Āzenes str. 18;

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

The year of studies 2004. / 2005

The development of the doctorate study program “material design and

technology”;

The development of volume of lectures for the doctorate study program and

renovation of existing lectures for existing masters study program;

The preparation of lecture summaries and methodical materials for doctorate

studies;

The opening of the distance learning study program;

“The development of the ‘cooperation hall’ in Āzenes str. 18 (214 m²);

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The development of a visual arts studio (72 m²) Āzenes str.18;

The development of a photo studio (36 m²) Āzenes str. 18;

The development of a metal design studio (36 m²) Āzenes str. 18;

The development of the hall for the needs of masters study program (36 m²)

Āzenes str. 18;

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

The year of studies 2005. / 2006

The supplementation of the lecture courses;

Apply for license for the study program “style design and technology”

The development of the material and product research laboratory

The development of the studio (72 m²) of natural materials in Āzenes str. 18;

The modeling of the 3rd floor in Āzenes str. 18;

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

The year of studies 2006. / 2007

The supplementation of the lecture courses;

The construction of the 3rd floor in the building in Āzenes str. 18 (1000 m²);

The opening of the international professional academy;

The opening of the beauty shop;

The opening of new study branches (glass processing and printing);

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

The years of studies 2007. / 2012

The supplementation of the existing study programs

The opening of the post-baccalaureate sertificate program and pre-bachelor

program;

Sequential remodeling of branch specialization unto independent study

programs;

Apply for license for the and accreditation of the newly opened study

programs;

The formation of new lecture courses, the supplementation of existing ones;

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The work on new learning and teaching methods and their implementation;

The building and inhabitation of the 3rd floor in the building in Āzenes str. 18

(1000 m²);

Supplementation of methodical and technological devices in existing studios

and workshops.

9. SummaryThe professional study program material technologies and design, generally has the

same study program as crafts technologies and design with exception several slight

differences. It provides not only 5th level higher professional education, but also both

professional bachelor and master program degrees.

The professional study program material technologies and design is supplemented

with new lecture courses, according to demands of the labor market, there are new

study subjects modeled and existing ones are supplemented, methodical and other

study materials prepared. In the process of preparing the study program the RTU

Senate decisions and the legislation of the Latvian Republic were taken into account.

The graduates of the study program craft technologies and design,148 in total, work

in government institutions, small, medium and large scale production/projection/trade

enterprises, in educational institutions, design studios, in salons as designers and

planners, consultants, experts, medium and high level managers, marketing and

advertising managers. Some of the graduates are working in Europe and in

Scandinavia. There is a high demand for specialists in the branch of woodwork

technology and design, in the market. There are 30 students in the masters study

program, opened in the year of studies 2002/2003.

There are experienced academic personnel of high qualification, both of full and part

time work, involved in the realization of the study program material technologies and

design, including professors, associated professors, lecturers, assistant professors

from TTDI, from faculties of Material Sciences and Applied Chemistry and from the

faculty of Architecture, there are also guest lecturers from Latvian Art Academy,

Latvian Agriculture University and others.

The staff workers and students perform scientific and practical researches, take part

in seminars and conferences and have a cooperation with foreign universities and

crafts chambers.

The self –evaluation work group considers the study program material design and

technology to be a perspective and demanded one and is in accordance with the

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characteristics of Latvian Republic and conception of trade education standards. It

has been harmonized with general existing regulations.

The self –evaluation report has been discussed and has gained approval in

the meeting of the council of the institute of Textile Material Technologies and

Design – at the date of 03.12.2003.

The Council of the Accreditation Committee

The chairman Prof. S. Kukle

The head of professor

division DTIT

Members:

Assoc. Prof. V. Kazāks

DTIT professor group

Assoc. Prof. A. Viļumsone

The director of ATT cathedra

Dr. E. VanagaDTIT professor group

APPENDICE VI

MATERIAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME

Profile - Material ScienceProgram - Material design and technology

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Study level - Professional Bachelor StudiesDuration - 4 yearsCredits required - 161 creditsQualification - Technologist Designer, Bachelor

Professional in Material design and technology

Prior education - College, high school, vocational higher education

TEACHING AND LEARNING COURSES

A COMPULSORY STUDY COURSES 59 KP 1. Introduction to Material Science2. Information Technology 2 KP

3 KP3. Basics of Graphical analysis 4 KP4. Basics of Fine Art 2 KP5. Artistic Composition and Shapes 2 KP6. Logic of Colors and Shapes 2 KP7. Ornament 3 KP8. Blueprint of Applied Designs 2 KP9. Applied Graphic 3 KP10. Protection of Workplace and Environment11. History of Crafts and Arts 2 KP

4 KP12. Legal Aspects of Business13. Quality Assurance14. Crafts and Design Strategy

2 KP2 KP8 KP

15. Mathematics (for architects) 5 KP16. Economics 2 KP17. Basics of Interface 2 KP18. The Product and Process Designing in Specialized CAD and

CAM System Environment2 KP

19. Customer Service 2 KP20. Contemporaneous Technology 5 KP21. Civil Protection 1 KP22. Introduction to Specialty 1 KP23. Physical Culture 0 KP

B. COURSES OF COMPULSORY CHOICE 62 KP

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Courses of specializationTextile Design and Technology 52 KP

1.1. Textile Physics 3 KP

1.2. Textile Chemistry 3 KP

1.3. Fabric Structure and Analysis 3 KP1.4. Fabric Composition 4 KP1.5. Garment Pattern Making

2 KP1.6. Textiles Technology and Equipment 10 KP

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1.7. Textiles Designing 5 KP1.8. Fashion Saloon and Workshops Designing 2 KP1.9. Interior Designing 4 KP

1.10 Workshop of Creativity 4 KP1.11 Merchandising (textiles) 2 KP1.12 Dying and Finishing of Textile Materials

3 KP1.13 Printing Theory and Technologies 2 KP1.14 Braiding Technologies 2 KP1.15 Needlework Technologies 2 KP1.16 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 4 KP1.17 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 3 KP1.18 The Techniques and Technologies of Painting on Leather and

Textile Materials2 KP

1.19 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 3 KP1.20 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 2 KP1.21 Yarn and Woven Fabric Development 2 KP1.22 Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP1.23 Image Designing 2 KP2. Clothing Design and Technology2.1. Textile Physics 3 KP2.2. Textile Chemistry 3 KP2.3. Fabric Structure and analysis 3 KP2.4. Garment Composition 4 KP2.5. Garment Pattern Making 3 KP2.6. Clothing Technology and Equipment 10 KP2.7. Clothing Product Development 5 KP2.8. Fashion Saloon and Workshops Designing 2 KP2.9. Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP2.10 Workshop of Creativity 4 KP2.11 Merchandising (clothing) 2 KP2.12 Confection 2 KP2.13 Simulation of Colored Environment 2 KP2.14 Dying and Finishing of Textile Materials 3 KP2.15 Printing Theory and Technologies 2 KP2.16 Needlework Technologies 2 KP2.17 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 4 KP2.18 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 3 KP2.19 The Techniques and Technologies of Painting on Leather and

Textile Materials2 KP

2.20 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 3 KP2.21 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 2 KP2.22 Image Designing 2 KP3. Leather Design and Technologies3.1. Textile Physics 3 KP3.2. Textile Chemistry 3 KP3.3. Leather Structure and analysis 3 KP3.4. Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories 4 KP3.5. Pattern Designing for Leather Products 3 KP3.6. Leather Products Technology and Equipment 10 KP3.7. Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories 5 KP3.8. Fashion Saloon and Workshops Designing 2 KP3.9. Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP3.10 Workshop of Creativity 4 KP

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3.11 Merchandising (clothing, leather goods) 2 KP3.12 Simulation of Colored Environment 2 KP3.13 Dying and Finishing of Textile Materials 3 KP3.14 Printing Theory and Technology 2 KP3.15 Needlework Technologies 2 KP3.16 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 4 KP3.17 Knitwear Designing and Technology of Knitting 3 KP3.18 The Techniques and Technologies of Painting on Leather and

Textile Materials2 KP

3.19 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 3 KP3.20 The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 2 KP3.21 Image Designing 2 KP

4. Woodwork Designing and Crafts Technologies 4.1 Wood Physics 3 KP4.2. Wood Chemistry 3 KP4.3. Timber Structures 3 KP4.4. Composition of Woodworks 4 KP4.5. Woodwork Construction Designing 3 KP4.6. Woodworks and Technology 10 KP4.7. Designing of Wood Products 5 KP4.8. The Planning Work Process in Craftwork 2 KP4.9. The Graphic Analysis and Visualization of Objects 3 KP4.10 Workshop of Creativity 4 KP4.11 Merchandising (Timber) 2 KP4.12 Interior Organization and Design 4 KP4.13 Simulation of Colored Environment 2 KP4.14 Woodwork Finishing 3 KP4.15 Wood Constructions 2 KP4.16 The Surface Processing Technology from An isotropic Materials 2 KP4.17 The Thermal Treatment of Fiber Materials 2 KP4.18 Practice of Restoration 2 KP4.19 Marketry Technologies 2 KP4.20 Timber Preparation and Woodwork Designing 2 KP4.21 Technology of Poly-material Products 2 KP4.22 Image Designing 2 KP

5. Design and Technology of Metal Products5.1. Metal Physics 3 KP5.2. Metal Chemistry 3 KP5.3. Metal Structure and Analysis 3 KP5.4. Composition of Metal Works 4 KP5.5. Construction of Metal Products 3 KP5.6. Technology and Machinery of Metalwork’s 10 KP5.7. Metal Work Construction Designing 5 KP5.8. The Graphic Analysis and Visualization of Objects 3 KP5.9. Workshop of Creativity 4 KP5.10 Precious Metalwork Technologies 4 KP5.11 Interior Designing 4 KP5.12 Simulation of Colored Environment 2 KP5.13 Metal Work Finishing 3 KP5.14 Ethnology 3 KP5.15 Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP5.16 Composition of Haberdashery and Applied Art Pieces 4 KP

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5.17 Thermal Processing of Materials 2 KP5.18 Practice of Restoration 2 KP5.19 The Surface Processing Technology from An isotropic Materials 2 KP5.20 Construction Calculation 2 KP5.21 Technology of Poly-material Products 2 KP5.22 Image Designing 2 KP

2. Languages 8 KP2.1. English 8 KP2.2. German 8 KP2.3. French 8 KP

3. Humanities / Social sciences 2 KP3.1. General Sociology 2 KP3.2. Sociology of Personalities and Small groups 2 KP3.3. The European Union and Latvia 2 KP3.4. Presentation Skills 2 KP3.5. Practical Ethics and Etiquette 2 KP

C FREE ELECTIVES 8 KP

E PRACTICE 16 KP

D STATE ASSESMENT 16 KPQualification Work 16 KP

Sum 161 KP

APPENDICE VII

MATERIAL DESIGNAND TEHNOLOGY

MASTER PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Profile - Material science

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Program - Material design and technology Study level - Professional Master StudyDuration - 2 yearsCredits required - 80 creditsAchievable degree - Professional Master Degree Prior education - Bachelor Professional Program,

Professional 2nd Level Four-year Comparable Education

TEACHING AND LEARNING COURSES

A COMPULSORY STUDY COURSES 27 KP A. 24. Material Research Methodology

5 KPA. 25. Development of Prototype Collections 5 KPA. 26. Advanced Technology Management 2 KPA. 27. Culture and Mass Communications 5 KPA. 28. Creative Philosophy 2 KPA. 29. Legal and Financial Aspects of Design 4 KP

B. COURSES OF RESTRICTED CHOICE 27 KP

1. Program courses 17 KP

1. Design Commentary and Criticism7 KP

2. Scientific Seminar 6 KP 3. Art Pedagogy 2 KP 4. Open-air Furniture and Details 2 KP 5. Interior and Equipment Design of Residences and Public Buildings

2 KP

6. History of Design 2 KP 7. Ancient Cultures 2 KP 8. Creative Workshop 2 KP

2. Language studies 6 KP1. English Language Studies 6 KP2. German Language Studies 6 KP3. French Language Studies 6 KP

3. Pedagogy Courses1. Psychology

4 KP 2 KP

2.Communication Psychology 2 KP3. Pedagogy 2 KP

C. E.

FREE ELECTIVESFINAL ASSESSMENTFinal Work

SUM

6 KP20 KP 20 KP

80 KP

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Appendice XIV

1. The Contents of Study Courses of Bachelor Professional Programme

COMPULSORY STUDY COURSES

A 1. Introduction to Materials Science (2-0-1, I)The role of materials in the supplying of customer life requirements of an individuals. Simple materials. Composite materials. Correlation between structure and properties of materials. Methods of manufacture of these forms. Technological charasteristics of materials. “Life” cycle of material. Principles of selection. A 2. Information Technology ( 2-0.0-2; D;E)Experience with IBM, Apple Machintosh type computers, devices for data input and output organisation. Types of files, work with files. Text processing. Analitic and graphic processing of data. Software for 2D and 3D modelling, designing and textile product designing. CAD, CAD/CAM and CIM. Social and economic aspects of computer aided designing.The product and process designing in specialized CAD and CAM

A 3. Basics of Graghical Analysis (0-0-4; D)The studies of street perspective and city panoramaa. Face details from different viewpoints. Sketching of head by memory. Sketching of live figures in different positions. Sketching of live head with using different techniques in studio and from memory. Complicate nature sketch with using different techniques.

A 4. Basics of Fine Art (0-0-4; D) Geometric basic form analysis. Basic studies of perspective and shading.Pen sketches from nature Complicate chair. Human body sketches.

A 5. Artificial Composition and Shapes (1-0-1; D)General principles of composition. Simple objects - geometric basic forms. Creation and iconographic meaning, characteristics, building principles – symmetry, asymmetry, tectonic, shape conjunctions, systems of organization. Architecture rhythms.

A 6. Logic of colors and shapes (1-0-1; D)Organisation of shapes. Komposition basics, visual and physical properties of shape. Shape building methods.

A 7. Ornamentation (2-0-2; I)Development history. Elements, signs (motifs), symbols. International classifications. Border patterns, classification. Border patterns in Latvian folk costume. All-over patterns: blocks, brick and step organisation, irregular steps, “satin” arrangement, overlays; bands and borders. Counterchange repeats. Illusions:optical phenomena. Patterns of mittens, socks, skirts, beadspreads.

A 8. Blueprint of Applied Designs (0-3-0; I) Image selection during composition planning corresponding to usage (printing, painting). Image corresponding. Image processing. The technologies of image

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processing. The technologies of object creating and object producing. Design presentation in studio and through different medium.

A 9. Applied Graphics (0-2-0; I)Basic elements of 2D and 3D forms and their application in the design process. Objetcs sketching, light effects, working drawings, using standard packages

A 10. Protection of Workplace and EnvironmentEvaluation of Workplace and Environment. Selection and design of protective arrangements.

A 11. History of Crafts and ArtsGeneral history of fine and applied art from prehistoric time till nowadays. Ancient architecture of Egypt, Greece, Middle East, India, Americas. Architecture of antique Greece: archaism, classics, Hellenic. History of crafts art.

A 12. Legal Aspects of BusinessLegal transactions and participants. Legal transaction contents and form. Main rools of contract conclusion process. Liabilities and Liabilities and consequences from un-allowed actions. Guilt as a human responsibility base. Levels of guilt.

A 13.Quality Assurance (1-1-0; I)Quality -term and importance. Quality management system. Work with the customers and suppliers. Structure, introduce in practise, documentation of quality manegement system. Quality testing. Principles of standartization. Standards of quality management system. Demands of ISO9000:2000.

A 14. Strategy of Crafts and Design (1-0-3; E) (2-0-2; E) (1-0-1; D)Cost Structure, materials, labor, overheads. Interference of project and costs. International software for decision making. Analysis of time ranges. Expert systems. Developing and interpretetion of unify enterprice politics. Quality assuarance system. The human aspects of quality. Motivation and teaching.

A 15. MathematicsDeterminants. Systems of linear equations. Analytic geometry. Single argument functions: limits, continuity, derivatives, extremum.

A 16. EconomicsThe basic terms of economics: unsufficency, choice, cost of choice, production capacities, and value, positive and normative economic, micro- and macroeconomic. Theory of limit and its application, markets of goods and production factors. Functions of markets in society, market mechanism.

A 17. Communication Psychology (1-1-0; I)Principle functions of communication: process, elements, and kinds of contacts, communicative situation. Verbal and non-verbal communications. Relations in a group

A 18. The Product and Process Designing Using Specialized CAD and CAM systems (2-0-1; E)The demonstrations of CAD systems, trainings. The specific of designing and input using CAD. The designing of the structure of fabric in CAD. Linkages of CAD with CAM and CIM. Creation of patterns/details. Designing of the CAD systems.

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A 19. Customer service (1-0-2; E)Customer groups and types, customer care and Total Quality management. Internal and external factors influencing attention. Demand and satisfaction. Motivation theories of attitudes and social behaviour. Methods of market research. Presentation and interpretation. Consumer decision making and modelling. Forecasting and attitude change.

A 20. Contemporaneous Technology (1-0-2; E) Development tendencies of technologies, equipment and management nowadays and in nearest future. The directions and perspectives of development of international communication technology. Nowadays tendencies in presentation and visualisation technologies.

A 21. Civil Protection (1-0-0; I)State system of civil protection, tasks and legal base. Non-ordinary situation rising, development modeling and forecasting in manufacturing objects. Organisation of safety and other arrangements and executions during non-ordinar situations

A 22. Introduction to Specialty (1-0-0; I)Education system in Latvia. RTU structure and educational process organisation. The specific of textile and clothing programmes. Development of industry in Latvia and in the whole world.

COURSES OF COMPULSORY CHOICESpecialisation

Textile Chemistry (1-0-2; E)Chemical properties of textile fibres. Interaction of textile finishing technologies, raw material and product range. Bleaching, dying, printing, final finishing.

Textile Physics (2-0-2; E)Production of natural and chemical fibbers, structure, geometrical, mechanical and physical properties, curling. Changes in geometrical, mechanical and physical properties in fabrics.

Fashion design (0-0-2; I); 0-0-2; D)The student works from nature, acquire a specialized knowledge of human figure in a variety of media exploring qualities of line, texture, light, colour and space. Sketching from live models, original fashion designs with an introduction to the responsibilities of fashion designer. Students develop several visual presentations related to concepts; develop personal style of fashion illustration.

Fashion modelling (2-0-0; E) Extensive fashion model studies to develop image creation and fashion illustration skills as they relate to the professional job market. Professional presentation skills and portfolio development will be emphasized.

Garment Pattern Making (2-0-2; E)Methods of garment pattern making. Internal and external shape of garment. Supporting surface. Shape forming methods. Easy and seem allowances. Calculations of constructive chains, methods of drawing. Pattern making. Defects, reasons, sequence of avoiding. Computer aided designing software GRAFIS.

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Clothing Technology and Equipment (3-0-9; D; E; E; E)The garment unit construction methods for different kinds of outwear clothing for women, men and children. Unit construction processing at manufacturing and at bespoke service for knitted clothing and underwear, leather and leather imitation, fur and fur imitation.

Clothing Product Development (2-0-7; D, I)The goals of clothing product development and structure of information. Detalization of objects properties. The theory of artistic and technical designing. Computer aided designing. The system of quality assurance parameters and methods of their evaluation.

Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories (0-0-2; I); 0-0-2; D)The role of leather designer, timing, projections of market trends, materials, technologies. The studio set-up. Computer aided design systems. Collage of natural and other objects, sketching new objects and objects from nature, simplifying; shadows and silhouettes, stripes, structure sketches, checks and squares, borders, patterned surfaces and volumes; colour studies for practical use, grey scale, warm and cool, active and passive colours, complements and contrasts, mutual influence; the importance of colour, repetition and structure in designing. Rhythms, harmony, keeping the forms alive through the understanding, use and manipulation of elements organization which give movement, restore a sense of excitement, and create the unexpected combinations; Opposing views “the less is more” (Giorgo Armani); “the less you have, the more boring the work becomes” (Gianni Versace); “God is in the details” (German architect Mies van der Rohe). Contemporary interest of rationality in design and in the interrelationship of the arts and sciences. Styles. “Quick response-quick turnover of new designs”.

Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories (1-0-3 D,I; 1-0-3 D, I)Development of design concepts of leather clothing and products collection to meet demand and translation them into constructions and production specifications following the sceme: raw materials – manufacturing methods – manufacturing technology – finishing technology – ready to sell. Assessment and selection of manufacturing systems, and placement them into production line.

Pattern Designing for Leather Products (1-0-2; D, E)Visual effects of design. Taking measurements. Easy allowance. Basic back and front blocks. Basic dart positions. Facings. Sleeves. Collars. Skirts. Trausers, shorts, culottes. Variations, princess line, droped shoulders line, jokes, cross-over fronts. Jackets, basic jacket block, sleeve. Designing for men, man’s block, man’s trousers, shirt-type collars. Children’s patterns, basic child’s block, basic sleeves, child’s trousers. Accessories pattern designing .

Leather ProductsTechnology and Equipment (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; D, E)Art of leather craft. Identifying defects in leather. Designing and pattern making of leather interior decors, accessories and clothing; dyeing, finishing, skiving, gluing, stitching, attaching metalware, moulding, surface decoration; making leather handbags, belts, watchbands, portfolio and billfolds, finishing touches. Techniques of skin and fur sewing for everyday and luxurious garments. Interior decoration. Machinery. Industry practices. Acceptable Quality Standards in the Leather Industry.

Composition of Woven/Knitted Fabrics (0-0-2; I); 0-0-2; D)The role of fabric designer, timing, projections of market trends, materials, technologies. The studio setup. Computer aided design systems. Collage of natural

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and other objects, sketching new objects and objects from nature, simplifying; shadows and silhouettes, stripes, structure sketches, checks and squares, borders, patterned surfaces and volumes; colour studies for practical use, grey scale, warm and cool, active and passive colors, complements and contrasts, mutual influence; the importance of color, repetition and structure in designing. Rhytm, harmony, keeping the forms alive through the understanding, use and manipulation of elements organization which give movement, restore a sense of excitement, and create the unexpected combiinations; Opposing views “the less is more” (Giorgo Armani); “the less you have, the more boring the work becomes” (Gianni Versace); “God is in the details” (German architect Mies van der Rohe). Contemporary interest of rationality in design and in the interrelationship of the arts and sciences. Styles. “Quick response-quick turnover of new designs”.

Fabric Structure and Analysis (1-0-2; E) Fabric structure. Linear density of warp and weft yarns. Calculatin of fabric arrangement parameters. Calculation of read, shafts, lamels. Fabric geometric dimensions, calculation of density, filling. Length of floats of different weaves. Fabric arrangement on the loom.

Textiles designing (1-0-3; D, I; 1-0-3; D, I)Pattern, color solution and structure designing for small scale and large scale patterned fabrics, motley-woven, printed and painted fabrics used for interior decoration, home, garden, bath-house textile, clothing collections. Inlaid motifs. Selection of materials. Product technology designing. Completed draft. Yarn calculation. Calculation of direct and indirect labour. Finishing. Weavers work room.

Textiles Technology and Equipment (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; D, E)Looms, types of looms. Working parts. Equipment for weaving. Basic unit. Pattern draft.. Threading. Tie-up. Treadling plan. Completed draft for basic weaves. Preparing the tie-up for a countermarch loom. Basic weaves. Color effects in plain weave. Log cabin. Basket weave. Weft-faced, worp-faced, balanced twill. Combined, slanting, vertical/horizontal point, point twill derivatives, broken, undulating, patterned twills. Satin weaves or atlass. Combination weaves. Textured weaves – honeycomb, huckaback and crepe weaves, weft-looped weaves. Block weaves, profile draft, two and three-block overshots, Summer and Winter, lace weave, block twills/satins (damask). Inlaid motifs. The drawloom system. Yacquard machine. Tablet or card weaving, pattern reading, coloured stripes, chevron patterns, order of threading tablets, patterned tablet weaving.

The Techniques and Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile Materials (1-0-1; D) Orientation of design to the market trends. Choice of materials and tools (leather, fabrics, colours, papers, brushes, pens, inks, palletes, binding materials). Work space arrangement, costs. Motifs and styles, plan of layout. Arrangement of motifs, determination of final dimensions. Colour combination and modification techniques. Planning of colour solution and techniques. Presentation of design.

Knit wear designing and tehnology of knitting (1-0-3; D, I; 1-0-3; D, I)Choice of assortment, calculation methods. Figured wickerwork, its working out individuality. Noose formative organs, its crawlerly trajectories. Thread feeding devices. Pattern forming mechanisms. Knitting deduction mechanisms. Machine driving mechanisms. Automatic machine managerial programs.

Basics of Fashion Science (2-0-2; E)

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The understanding of multidisciplinare aspects of fashion: managerial, social-economical, anthropological, social-psychological, market, aesthetical – contextual sistematic review. The investigation of fashion goods customers’ behaviour. Segmentation of fashion markets. Wardrobe. Systematisation of sortiment changes, magement of changes. Fashion marketing in manufactures, crafts and trade. Realisation of fashion investigations in collections.

Wood physics (2-0-2; E)Wood physical properties: geometric charasteristics, density, physical properties. Mechanical properties. Testing methods and equipment. Usage.

Wood Chemistry (1-0-2; E)Wood in nature, anatomical structure. Different kinds of wood, their chemical structure. Cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose andextract substances - the main components of wood.. Natural destruction of wood. Hydrolysis and thermal destruction. Timber processing, using and protection. Cellulosis chemistry. Cellulosis processing product properties and utilization.

Timber Structures (1-0-2; E)Wood. Greenwood structure. Wood species, spreading around the world, Europe. Timber structure. Microscopia and macroscopia. Physical, technologic, aesthetic etc. demands. Timber prehistoric and historic usage. Timber usage in crafts and manufactury technologies, etc. Timber spoilages and defects. Range of timber materials.

Woodwork construction designing (1-0-2; E)Joints, notched, through, mortise, tenon joints. Squaring. Shapes of furniture major items.Home furniture – general purpose, hall, living room, dinning room, kitchen, bedroom, children’s room, bath and loundry, play room, store room, workshop, outdoor furniture. Office furniture. Toys. Nonstandard items. Choice of materials. Construction details of framework, shelves, doors, drawers. Choice of joints, alternative joints. Assembly.

Timberworks and Technology (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; D, E)Historical and functional development of multitude of timber works. Development of technologies. Influence of timber properties and expluatation conditions. Sawing, hatching, chiselling, drilling, planning, grinding, profiling. Tools and machinery. Joining means, methods and joinery details. Beads and fillets. Furniture, furniture details. Timber windows, subdivisions, details. Special window fittings. Doors, frames, leaves. Gates. Hinges and bolts, locks. Manufacturing of timber tools, vessels, interior details, building constructions, timber buildings. Timber turning. Choice and preparation of material. Tools and machinery. Turned toys, tools, vessels, furnitures, carpenter details, decorations.

Designing of timber products (1-0-3; D, I; 1-0-3; D, I)Development of design concepts of wood products collection and translation them into constructions and production specifications following the sceme: raw materials – manufacturing methods – manufacturing technology – finishing technology – ready to sell. Assessment and selection of manufacturing systems, and placement them into production line.

Wood goods finish (2-0-0; I) Varnish and colour materials forms. Finish methods, equipments. Finish department forming. Varnish coating operating properties. Environmentally friendly finish.

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Merchandising (1-0-1; E)Merchandising course, its historical development. Goods classification, ways of classification. Range of goods, evaluation criteria. Price of goods. Goods quality, quality evaluation, factors influencing quality. Qulity standards. Goods utility properties. Standartization of goods, quality validation methods, assesment of quality level. Defects of leather, metal, textile, wood products, quality standards, validation.

Interior Organization and Design (2-0-2; D; I, E)The role of area in difenciation of social processes. The basic principles of interior organization. More characteristic interiors and pecularities of space organization; overall dimentions of equipment and shape design. Decorative elements, interaction of subject and spatial environments.Protection oh human, work and environment by civil engineering standards.

Metallic Chemistry (2-0-1; E)Physical and chemical properties of metals and compounds. Validation of properties.

Composition of Metal Works (0-0-4; D)The basic principles and elements of classic composition methods. The composition design with notice the particular properties of different materials and its alloys to achieve a necessary ergonomics, functional and other need features of product Metal Structure and Analysis (2-0-1; E)Metal composition, structure, properties. Cristalisation. Composition of alloyes, diagrams of consistence. Iron, its alloyes. Fe-Fe3C consistence diagrams. Carbon steels. Process of grafitisation. The theory and technology of steel thermic treatment. Steel alloying. Cast iron. Alloyed construction steels. Tool materials. Steels and alloyes with specific properties. Non-ferrous metals, their alloyes.

Designing of Metal Works (1-0-3; D, I; 1-0-3; D, I)Development of design concepts of metal products collection and translation them into constructions and production specifications following the sceme: raw materials – manufacturing methods – manufacturing technology – finishing technology – ready to sell. Assessment and selection of manufacturing systems, and placement them into production line.

Metal Work Construction Designing (1-0-2; D, E)Sketchings and drawings for metal works. Metal construction designing for furniture details, furniture and light fittings, outdoor furniture, kitchen accessories, wall-mounted and spot lights, table lights, outdoor lights, fire place, interior and outdoor decorations, roof coverings, stairs and gates, silverware, jewellery, cutlery.

Technology and Machinery of Metalwork`s (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; E) (1-0-3; D, E)Foundry work. Precious metalsi. Juwellery. Steel structures. Methods of jointing. Frames. Blacksmith work. Blacksmith’s tools. Ornamental wrought iron work. Voluta. Railings, rakings. Welding, cutting. Tinsmith work. Tinsmith’s tools. Soldering, brazing, tinning, galvanizing. Machinery for cutting, drilling, folding, bending, seaming, flanging. Sheetmetal work. flange, double flange, brazed joint, folded sheet. Flashings, ridge capping, edging strip, capping. Chimney flashing. Gutters. Furniture, window, door details and special fittings. Ironmongery materials. Ironmogery finishes – satin nickel (SN), chromium plated, polished brass, bronze plated. Paint on metal, primer coat, finishing coat. Light fittings. Interior details.

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Precious metalwork technologies (2-0-2; I)Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of precious metals; applications for jewellery art. Casting, forging, brazing and other technologies. Supplementary materials – enamel, jewels, semi-precious stones, other nature materials, artificial materials.Technologies of joining. Jewelry designing

Finishing of Metal products (2-0-2; E)The basic methods and technologies of finishing metal products – chemical, treatment, electrochemical machining, mechanical and flame machining a.o.

The planning of Work Process in Craftwork (1-0-1; E)Craftsmen work space for designing . Categories of ergonomic, their meaning for work space arrangement. Ergonomic principles for designing of interior items and environment ergonomic principles for living and public space designing.

Workshop of creativity (1-0-1; I) (0-0-2; D) This course focuses on eksperimental design and is a continuation of the foundition design sequence for textile, fashion, leatherworks, wood works or metal works majors. Students are provided the oportunity to think creatively, to develop alternate approaches in problem solving and to select optimum solutions on a cost/ aeshetic/materials bases. Through materials investigation, this course promotes the use of creative answers to the basic design problems. Individual or group presentations.

The graphic analysis and visualization of objects (1-0-2; I) Generation of 2D and 3D graphic images corresponding to specialization. Simulation of material effects, factures, and shapes. Accessories designing. View points. Object insertion in environment. Creation of collections of drawings and draughtings, factures, templates. Interface OCR-Trace, black and white and colour drawings. Working drawings.

Design and visual communications (0-0-3; D, I) Designing of interior elments and their virtual three-dimensional visualization. Product modelling to fit them in room and meet environmental requirements. Presentations of final works in the form of images and virtual strolls. Formatt changes to meet environment suitable for customer and Internet environment.

Image designing (1-0-1; E)The main principles and methods of designing of own, organisation, product image. The methods of investigation of customer image. Providing product image corresponding to the customer image. The criteria of the efficency of image conveyance.

Workshop / saloon and enterprices designing (2-0-0; E) Tasks of designing. Product assortment and production capacities. Choice of technology and equipment. Calculation of production line. Labor calculation. Direct and indirect material cost calculation. Production planning. Calculation storehouses and other rooms. Territory planning. Fireproof.

Ethnography (1-0-3; D)The peculiarities of Latvian patterns and production techniques. Synthesis of symbols and motifs (signs) from basic elements. Border, all-over patterns and decorative

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compositions. Complectation of Latvian folk costumes, composition, patterns. Region peculiarities.

Composition of natural materials (0-0-3; D)Tools, organization of workstation. Colouristic techniques, creation of effects and accents. Simulation of hues, shades of nature and other materials. Improvement of visual effects. Intermingle of material colour effects. Classical and modern theory and technology in flora design. Flora designs for different festivities. Interior design.

Composition of natural materials (padziļinātais kurss) (0-0-2; D) Tools, organization of workstation. Colouristic techniques, creation of effects and accents. Simulation of hues, shades of nature and other materials. Improvement of visual effects. Intermingle of material colour effects. Classical and modern theory and technology in flora design. Flora designs for different festivities. Interior design.

Simulation of coloured environment (1-0-2; I)Tools, organisation of working place. Coloristic tecqniques, effects, accents. Modelling the colors, shapes, structures and factures of nature and other materials. Improvement of visual effects. Material and color interferences.

Needlework technologies ( 1-0-1 ;D)The techniques of embroidery, materials, technologies. Machine embroidery.Lace technologies and materials.

Workshop of Creativity (0-0-4; I, D)Student forms a series of thematic creative works/collection of works from different materials

2. Study Courses of programme Material Design and Technology leading to Master Professional degree

Material research methodology (0-0-2; D) (2-0-1; E) Use of various design resources such as museums, catalogues, market information, colour and material forecasts, trade shows, nature motifs and materials, current events to generate design ideas suitable for the student`s concentration area. Consolidation of material structures, factures and colour ranges with idea. Research indexes and databases. Quantitative, qualitative material research, case studies. Ranking. Development of research proposals, justification. Establishing research problems. Hypotheses, ethical restrictions. Material research strategies, methodologies, instruments. Data samples, independent and dependent variables. Data collections. Evaluation, analysis, validity. Statistical methods, reliability, correlation. Research presentation, publication. Critical review of current research.

Marketing for designers (2-0-2; E)Examination and evaluation of the relationship between design of products and services and the needs of the market place. Sources and methods for collecting marketing and design related information. Market segmentations, design implications for different customer groups. Product/service development; product life cycle; portfolio; pricing strategies and methods; packaging and distribution. Development of marketing objectives and plans. International aspects of marketing. Marketing communications, promotion, advertisings; using of electronic networks and multi-media; legal and ethical considerations.

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Development of prototype collections (0-2-0; I) (2-0-1; D) Pattern/detail making, marking, assembly planning. This studio will consist of design and production of a prototype product, with a clear demonstration of product and design fasibility in their course work. During the course students will gein knowledge of the planning and documentation of collection for mass production. The final project will be evaluated by a team of professionals.

Advanced Technology Management (1-0-1; I) The theorethical understanding and practical using of progressive materials and technologies in the development of new designs and manufacture processes. Using CAD and CAM systems in the industrial design processes. Building abstracts and models. Planning of innovation and change.

Scientific seminar (1-2-0; I) (2-1-1; D) (0-1-0; I) Consolidation of project aims and project feasibility.on the basis of latest publications. Generation of initial concepts and strategy of implementation. Generation of ideas.. Presentation and discussion of project findings. Project development, coordination, identification of technological and comercial constrains. Aesthetic issues. Human resources. Presentation of project development and design implementation activities. Design implementation strategy, implementation, presentation of project development and design implementation activity.

Culture and mass communications (2-0-1; E) (0-2-0; I) Part 1 – Enviroment of communication – newspapers, magazines, radio, television, conferences, internet, advertising materials, assemblies, scietific and other publicitions. Exhibitions, shows, messes. Preparation of information - illustrations, booklets, pages of information, logo, visiting card, 2D sketches, 2D and 3D drawings. . Concept of 3D manipulation of blocks, elements and arrays. Pollings.3D modelling, animation, virtual reality. Digital Imaging, digital thound, digital superhighways and digital conferencing. Rapid prototiping techniques. Pollings. Part 2 – media advertising expenditures, exhibitions, shows arrangements practice

History of Design (2-0-0; I)Design and design theory. Craft, art and design. Common features and differences. Design development and main problems. Design in USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia.

Design Commentary and Criticism (2-0-1; D; I) (1-0-1; I) (1-0-1; E) The overview of the development of design concepts and theories. Critical evaluation of design processes and products. Taste, aesthetics, subjectivity. High and low cultural values in design writing and language. Changing language from crafts workshop to factory assembling line. Personality and design. Identification of national and global influences. Criticism of environmental and product design, in graphic communications. Design commentaries of new directions, impacts on design professions.

Open-air Furniture and Details (1-0-1; D, I)Design of small architectural forms such as open-air furniture and equipment for urban environment. Full value, well arraged environment providing not only physical aspects of social functions, but creating also definite emotional microclimate.

Interior and Equipment Design for Residences and Public Buildings (0,5-0-1,5; I)

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The Basic Principles of public space interior organisation; the most charasteristic types of interior, functional and artistic organisation. The equipment design and trends of development. The works of art and the synthesis of art. Interiors.

Creative Philosophy (2-0-0; D)Ideas – “real” artists and designers visions. Image as a culture worth mirror. Alteration of social structure in modern bevy. Historical and intermediate culture dominances. Urbanization, industrialization, globalisation. Criterion and worth alternans. Technologies and bevy interaction. “Centenary whiff” in arts and design. Critical relativism in design process and against final product

Workshop of creativity (1-0-1; I) (0-0-2; D)This course focuses on eksperimental design and is a continuation of the foundition design sequence for textile, fashion, leatherworks, wood works or metal works majors. Students are provided the oportunity to think creatively, to develop alternate approaches in problem solving and to select optimum solutions on a cost/ aeshetic/materials bases. Through materials investigation, this course promotes the use of creative answers to the basic design problems. Individual or group presentations.

Legal and Financial aspects of Design (1-0-1; I)Decission-making on design related enterprises. Legal and financial aspects of different forms of organisation; comparision of legal and financial structures. Rising finance, sources and considerations. Principles of capital investment appaisal. Interpreting financial accounts, using accounting ratios. Costing and negotiating design projects. Budgets and cash flow forecasts. Risk assesment and legal obligations. Principal legal government and self-government institutions on the design industry

Communication Psychology (1-1-0; I)Principle functions of communication: process, elements, kinds of contacts, communicative situation. Verbal and non-verbal communications. Relations in a group

Pedagogy of Art (1-0-1; E)Development of creativity through studies. Methods, means, accents, understanding, realisation. Creative studies, relationships with practice, cretion of a new information. Useful, less useful data, missing useful data. Development of alternatives, evaluation, forecasting. Individual approach of designer. Tasks, contents, creative processes, critical evaluation. Design language – sharp, observant sight, hues and shades perceiving, creative thinking, the sense of harmony, color, material and shape.

Ancient Cultures (2-0-0; I)A slide and lecture course to acquaint with the history of pre-industrial design and its philosophy. The evolution of pre-historic and historic designs of different cultures is covered. Aspects of design and graphic communication will be reviewed.

Dissertation (20 KP) Critical review of baceground and context of disertation subject undertaken. Aims and objectivers of investigation.Discussion of application of research methodology and design tools. Description of theorethical and practical tools used. Description of outcome of project, succesfull and unsuccesfull elements. Reflection on the process of design and manufacture. Recommendation for further work.

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Appendice XV Riga Technical University

CURRICULUM VITAE OF ACADEMIC STAFF

Prof. Silvija KukleDate of birth. 1942., Kraslava,Latvia

RTU Prof., the head of professor group Design and Technology of Textile Products

Qualifications (academic & professional)

RTU Professor at the Riga Technical University 1998.- nowProfessor at the Technical University 1994.-1998.Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Riga Technical University) From 1993Leading Research Associate (Riga Technical University)

From 1986

Assist. Prof. of Riga Technical University 1981- 1994Senior Lecturer 1976- 1981Candidate of Technical Sciences (Dr.tehn.sc.), (Moscow Textile Institute)

1977

Assistant (Riga Technical University) 1968-1976Production Manager 1966-1968Engineer-Technologist (Riga Technical University) 1965

Continuing Professional Education

The users’ courses of textile and clothes design program TexDesign (Kopperman, Germany), Riga

2001

Craft Enterprises Top Manager Workshop (one month). Frankfurt-Odder, Germany

1999

Investigation of Ornamentation of Applied Textiles of the Great Southwest of USA. Arizona State University, Collections of Museums of Arizona un Texas States (6 month), USA

1995/96

Study course development and realisation in programs leading to a degree of Bachelor of Sciences in Textiles and Clothing.University De Montfort, Leicester, Great Britain (one month).

1994

Summer School – intensive course in management organized by USA Information Agency (one month). Latvia

1993

“Germany Social Market Economy ” (intensive course for top officials of Baltic Republics. Filiip University, Marburg, Germany. (2 month)

1993

The designing of CAD system projects. Technical University of Berlin, Germany (one month).

1993

Summer School – intensive course in management and marketing organized by USA Information Agency (2 * 2 month)

1991 and 1992

Participation in university organizations

The member of RTU Senate Council (Academic Board) 2003 - now

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1995 -1999Research Degrees Committee, (Dr.Sc.eng.) expert, member

2002 - now

Research Degrees Committee (Dr.habil.sc.ing.), expert, member

1994 -2002

Course Leader of professional course Crafts Technologies and Design.

1995 -now

Course Leader of bachelor and master professional course Material design and technology

2001 - now

Participation in Extenal Organizations

A cooperation integrator with Reultingen University of Applied Sciences

2003 - now

The head of division of Education Development of Latvia Crafts Chamber

2001 - now

Research Degrees Committee, (Dr.Sc.eng.) expert, member. Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

2000 – now

Member of Latvian Scientist Society Member of “Textile Museum” and “Slavic Studies” (USA) 1995 - nowMember of Latvian Professor Association

Pedagogic Experience

Professor, Riga Technical University 1994 - nowAssistant Professor, Riga Technical University 1981 -1993Senior Lecturer, Riga Technical University 1976 -1980Assistant, Riga Technical University 1974 -1976Post Graduate student, Riga Technical University 1970 -1973Assistant, Riga Technical University 1968 -1970

Main Research Projects Including Grants

Investigation Traditions of Latvian Geometrical Ornamentation and Composition Development

1986 -now

The Automation of Textiles and Technology Designing. Theme Nr. 93.475. Grant of Latvian Science Council. (Project leader)

1994 -1996

Development of the Structure of Integrate Date Basis Management for Complex Product Computer Aided Designing.Theme Nr. 00522 (Project leader)

1991-1993

The Optimisation of Planning and Using of Production Resources of Light Industry Enterprises Theme Nr. 5039. (Project leader)

1986 -1990

Graduate and Postgraduate Studies Director of Master Degree studies 1992 - nowDirector of Doctor Degree studies 1990 - now

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Curriculum Vitae

Vilnis Kazaks, Dr.sc.ing.Jelgava, Brivibas bulv. 28 – 36, LV-3004

Ph. 30 26779

Person data:

Date of birth, place: 20.09.1941., Valkas region, Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education

1995 Riga Technical University, Dr.sc.ing.,diplom B-D Nr. 000826

1967- 1972 Latvia Agricultural Academy (LAA), ingeneer diplom Ю № 387300

Professional Experience:

1994 – 2003 Latvia Graft Camera, president1991 – 2003 Education Ministry, reporter1972 – 1987 LAA, research associate1959 – 1963 Valka SCO, Riga SCO, woodworker

Pedagogical work:since 2003.june Riga Technical University, assoc.Professor1997 – 2003 Riga Technical University, assistant Professor

1987 – 1989 LAA, lecturer

Basic research areas: Wood constructions, furniture; Wood household

objects designing

Summary publications: more 200

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German - good

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Professional improvement: 2002 Italian, Germany Graft Cameras

1998 Denmark Education Ministry1996 Germany Graft Cameras

Participation in conferences and seminars:

2003 LAA, farm ambiance, education, personality2001 Rēzekne.craft education in Euro future

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1999 Riga, Latvia Crafts and Trades1998 LAA, professional and continuing education in craftsmen

workshop

Curriculum VitaePeteris Kapostins

Riga, Kr. Barona str. 108-34

Person data:Identity No: 311251-11831

Date of birth, place: 31.12.51., Riga

Education1970 – 1976 Latvia University, Master degree in Physics.

Professional ExperienceSince 2002 Riga Technical University, practical docent

1996 -2002 Riga Technical University, lector

1980 - 1996 Latvia University, lector

Basic research areas: Using newest informatics technologies in the sciences and in the education.

Summary publications: 32

Skills:Languages: Latvian – Mother tongue, Russian – very good, English – writhing and

reading.

Qualification:Courses in the informatics technologies.

1999 - Courses in project management.

Maintenance computer technologies.

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name, family name:

Skaidrite REIHMANE

Born: February 28, 1945, Latvia

Present occupation: Professor of Polymer Materials Institute of Riga Technical University (RTU)

Interests: Textile Materials Finishing Polymer Composites with Natural Vegetable Fibers History of Textile Materials Education in Materials Science and Textile Technology

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Education: Post-graduate student of Riga Polytechnical Institute (1971-1974)

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Dipl. Eng. Riga Polytechnical Institute (Faculty of Chemistry), 1968

Qualification: Professor 2003 Assoc. prof. 1998 Dr. sc. ing. 1981

Lecture Courses: Textile Chemistry Textile Materials Finishing Dyeing and Finishing of Textile Materials Theory and Technology of Printing Fibre Materials Chemistry and Technology of Fiber Materials Textiles –Material Science Conservation of Textiles

Current research interests:

Textile Materials Finishing Polymer Composites with Natural Vegetable Fibers

Visiting Professor: University of Kassel, Germany, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002

The Textile Conservation Centre of University of Southampton, UK, 1999

Lectures: “Mercerization – Method of Natural Vegetable Fibers Modification”. University of Kassel, Germany, 1994

“The Conservation Programs at Riga Technical University”. The Textile Conservation Centre of University of Southampton, UK, 1999

Scientific work 104 published works Participation in the scientific program N 01. 0003 of the

government of Latvia Participation in international program WTZ LVA 00/003

Innovative materials on the basis of modified wood fiber and polyolefines

Experience: Professor 2003 Assoc. prof. 1998 Lecturer 1993-1998 Senior research associate 1883-1993 Research associate 1975-1983 Postgraduate student, 1971-1975 Laboratory assistant of Riga Polytechnical institute (Faculty

of Chemistry) (1969-1971)

Professional Activities and Membership:

Member of Latvian Scientific Academy Textile Terminology Commission

Member of Textile Standardization Commission Member of RTU Promotion Council P-02

Requested Expert of Latvian Scientific Council: "Theoretical Principles of Chemical Technology"

Member of Latvian Materials Research Association

Address: Riga Technical University, Institute of Polymer Materials Azenes street 14, LV 1048,

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Riga, LATVIA

371-7089219 e-mail: reihmane@hotmail.com

reihmane@ktf.rtu.lvFax: 371- 761- 5765

Curriculum Vitae

Rita EglītePoruka prosp. 53, Jurmala, LV-1520,

tel. 7767330, mob.6536659

Darba vieta: Latvia Artistic Academy, Kalpaka bulvaris 13, Riga, LV-1867, tālr.7336200, Fax: 7228963Date of birth: 1941.05.10., Riga. Person data: Passport- LA 0612827, Identity No: 051041-13054, Nationality: Latvian

Akadēmiskā kvalifikācija:

Latvia Artistic Academy , Professor 1998..Latvia Artistic Academy, art master degree, diplom No.2940138 1993.Latvia Artistic Academy , assistant Professor 1992.

Profesionālā izglītība:

Latvia Artistic Academy, textile artistic departament, art bachelor degree, diplom Nr. 076909Riga School of Applied Arts, artist designer

1967.

1961.

Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, English

Akadēmiskā darbība:

Latvia Artistic Academy, Fashion design departament leader Latvia Artistic Academy, Fashion design workroom leader Textile art departamentLatvia Artistic Academy, Textile art departament, readerLatvia Artistic Academy, Textile art departament, assistantLatvia Artistic Academy, Textile art departament, lector

1993.

1991.1969.1967.1966.

Professional Experience:London Royal Art College, probation, 6 monthSU, different Repabliks, probationParticipation SU, Latvia and International ExhibitionsLatvia Art Union, participator

1976.1968.from1963.from 1973.

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Administratīvā pieredze::

Latvia Artistic Academy, Fashion design departament foundationFashion design departament director

1991.- 1998.from 1993.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, first name: Marcis DZENIS Born: February 21, 1943, village Barbele, Bauska district, Latvia

Present occupation: Associate Professor of the Institute of Polymer Materials of Riga Technical University (RTU), since 1998

Assistant Dean for research of the Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, since 1977

Interests: Polymer coatings, adhesion, interfacial and boundary processes

Materials science, ageing of materials Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage Education in conservation and restoration of cultural heritage

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Education: Engineer chemist-technologist - technology of polymer processing, Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI), Faculty of Chemistry (FC), 1970

Qualification: Candidate of technical sciences – plastics and fibreglass technology and processing, RPI, 1975

Doctor of technical sciences (Dr.sc.ing.), 1992 Docent, 1983 Associate Professor, 1998

Courses: Pigments and Dyes Leather – Material Science Leather Chemistry Leather Dying and Finishing Coatings Restoration Practical Restoration (basic course) Ageing of Materials Ageing of Polymer Materials Research Seminars

Current research interests:

Polymer coatings, optimization of interface and boundary processes in formation of polymer coatings.

Conservation and restoration of organic materials

Visiting scientist: Abo University, Finland, 1982 Madrid Institute of Matter Structure, Spain, 1993, 1995

Experience: Senior engineer, RPI,1969-1971 Senior research associate, RPI, 1971-1979 Senior lecturer, RPI, 1979-1980 Docent, RTU, 1980-1998 Associate professor, RTU, since 1998

Professional activities and

Member of the Latvian Chemists Society Member of the Latvian Scientists Union

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membership: Member of the Professors Association

Member of Latvian Materials Research Association Member of the Science and Technical Committee of the RTU Chairman of Management Board of Latvian Technological

Park Member of Publisher Board of RTU

Published works: More than 70 published works

Addresses: office: Riga Technical University, Institute of Polymer Materials

Azenes street 14, LV 1048, Riga, LATVIA, 371-7089220, e-mail: marcis@ktf.rtu.lvFax: 371-7615765

private: Silciema street 9-26, LV 1024, Riga, LATVIA 371- 7 523145

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Janis Kajaks

Title: Dr.Ing.Sci.,assistant prof. of Institute of Polymer Materials of Riga Technical University ( RTU).

Birthdate: 1946.02.02.

Education: Middle School (1964), Engineer (1969), Dr.Ing.Sci. (1978), Assistant prof. (1984).

Experience: assistant at Polymer Technology Department, RTU (1969-1974),corespondence post-graduate stud. (1974-1978),lecturer (1974-1984),assistant prof. (1984).

Teaching activities:

Lecture courses and laboratories: - polymer processing equipments and basis of designing;- special polymer materials and special processing technology,- materials science,- recycling of polymers and utilization,- wood chemistry

Research: Surface and boundary processes of formation and ageing of polymer composites. Systems virgin and recycled polyolefines, ethylene vinylacetate copolymers (EVA) - natural vegetable fibres and textile fabricating waste. Rheological properties of polymer mixtures, filled wih natural fibres polymer composites. New polymer composites exploitation properties.

Other activities: scientific work at Material Structure Institute Madrid ( 1994, april-june )

Publications: More than 60 published works ( 1 monograph, 1 text-book) , among them: 1. German-English-Russian-Latvian Illustrated Dictionary of Terms for

Processing and Fabricating of Plastics. Authors: K.Miller, L.Arendt, Wismar and J.Kajaks, V.Grunte, V.Karlivans. Riga, Avots, 1980, 70 p. (in four

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languages).2. J.Kajaks. Polymer Processing Equipment and Basis of Designing.

Part I. Riga, RTU, 1993, 168 p. (in Latvian); part II, 66 p. (in Latvian).3. J.Kajaks, A.Vainsteins. Contact Formation in Systems Polyolefins-

polyethylene-terephtalate. Plastic Masses, Nr.10, 1988, p.34-36 (in Russian).4. D.Rueda, A. Viksne, J. Kajaks, F.J. Balta - Calleja Properties of

Arylpolyesters with Reference to Water Content.- Macromol. Symp. 1995, Vol. 94, p. 259 - 268.

5. J. Kajaks, V. Bulmanis, S. Reihmane, M. Ciprins . Influence Composition and Concentration of Linen Yarn Production Waste on Physico - mechanical Properties of Composites on the Basis of Polyethylene.- Mechanics of Polymer Composites, 1997, N3, p. 408-416 ( in Russian ).

6. J. Kajaks, V. Bulmanis, S. Reihmane, M. Ciprins Influence of Modifacators on Physico - mechanical Properties of Composites on the Basis of Linen Yarns Production Waste and Polyolefines.- Mechanics of Polymer Composites, 1997, N4, p.540 - 547 (in Russian ).

Adresses: official Riga Technical University. Institute of Polymer Materials 14/24, Azenes street LV 1048, RigaLATVIAphone 708 9219 fax 790 1460

home: 74, Vikingu str, fl.1LV 2010, JurmalaLATVIA

Curriculum VitaePutrama Zaiga

Rēznas iela 10 - 1mob.9 654 866

Date of birth: 1956.18.02., Riga

Education:

1975 – 1980 Latvia Artistic Academy, qualification: interior and equipment, diplom KB Nr. 217025

Professional Experience:

1980 – 2004 Creative artist

Pedagogical Work

2001 – 2004 Riga Technical University, lector1983 – 1984 Riga applied art school, reader

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Basic research areas : Creative artist

6. Exhibitions:

1983 – 2004 Participation 29 exhibitions:1998 Latvian textile Art Sant Angelos Museum, Roma;1997 Grande Sale de I`Aubette, Strasbura;

Maison du Danemark, Parise;“Tracing Purpose” Ledy Voulkos art galery, Kanzassitija, Missuri, USA;

1996 – 1999 Traveling Exhibition “Latvia artists” MacKenzie GalleryRegina, Saskacevana, Canada;

1996 UNESCO Exhibition Hall, Parise;1995 8 Textile Art Exhibition, Lodz (Grand Prix).

Publications: 6 (International), Art Work Cataloge “Zaiga Putrama”

Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, English, FrenchProbation: French, Italia (1997)

Curriculum VitaeOzolins Maris

S.Eizenšteina iela 53 dz.68, Rīgatel.7089825

Date of birth: 1943. 03.06. Riga

Education:

1961.-1968. Latvia Artistic Academy, graphic artist

1955.-1961. Artistic high school of J.Rozental

1949.-1955. Riga 27. grade school

Qualification: Graphic artist, pedagoque

Professional Experience:

1996 – 2004 Riga Technical University, lector1996 – 2004 TV “777 0” director1996 TV “Canal 4”, primary artist1991 – 1996 TV Latvia, primary artist1969 – 1991 TV Latvia, artist- insc.

Pedagogical work:

1996 – 2004 Riga Technical University, lector

Exhibitions:from 1962 Participation of Latvia, SU, Foregn exhibitions;

Monumental Ceramics Works in Riga, Tashent metro;

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Books graphics in “Zvaigzne”and “Liesma” press;Interior design

Lanquages: Latvian, Russia

Computer skils: PC, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, first name:Martins KALNINS

Born: February 25, 1939, Riga, Latvia

Present occupation:

Director of the Institute of Polymer Materials of Riga Technical University (RTU).

Professor of Materials Science

Interests: Adhesion, Interfacial and Boundary Processes, Theory and Practice

Heterogeneous Polymer Composites, Theory and Practice Materials Science History of Materials Education in Materials Science and Polymer Physics, Chemistry

and Technology

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Education: Technician, Riga Industrial Polytechnics (Department of Chemistry), 1957

Dip. Eng. Riga Polytechnical Institute (Faculty of Chemistry), 1962

Post-graduate studies in Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1968

Qualification: Dr.Chem. (, Ph.D in Western countries.), Riga TU, 1968 Docent, 1968 Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Doctor of Sci in former USSR), Leningrad TI,

1986 Professor, 1987

Courses: Polymer Physics and Physical Chemistry Methods of Investigation of Polymers Surface and Boundary Processes in Polymer Technology Polymer Adhesives Basics of Material Science Structure and Properties of Materials Composite Materials

Current research interests:

Development of the Structure and Quality of Polymer Composites.

Theoretical Basics of Composites Formation and Processing. Optimization of Interface, Interphase and Boundary Processes

in Formation of Polymer Composites. Polymer Composites based on Renewable Sources of Raw

Materials. Polymer Biocomposites. Recycling of Polymer Materials.

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Visiting Professor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, 1985 The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 1990 Technical University of Kassel, Germany, 1993, 1994, 1995,

1996 Madrid Institute of Matter Structure, Spain, 1995 Research Centers of the 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, Austin,

TX, USA (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)

Lectures: “Adhesive Interaction of Polymer s with Metals: Surface Contact Reactions”. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, 1985

“Structure of Boundary Layers of Polyolefins”. The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 1990

“Contact Oxidation and Development of Adhesion of Polyolefins to Metals”. 8 Adhesion Research Centres, USA, 1992

Main Lectures, "SWISSBONDING", Internat. Symposium, Rapperswil am Zurichsee, 1993, 1994, 1997.

“Technology of Adhesive Bonding of Metals”. Research Centers, 3M Company, St.Paul, MN, Austin, TX, USA, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

“Adhesion of Polymers”, “Polymer Composites”. Technical University of Kassel, Germany, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996.

“Methods of Investigation of Boundary Processes”. Madrid Institute of Matter Structure, Spain, 1995.

Experience: Riga Technical University (Faculty of Chemistry): Postgraduate student, 1964-1968 Lecturer, Associate Professor, 1968-1987 Head of the Department of Polymer Technology, 1976 - Professor, 1987 - Director of the Institute of Polymer Materials, 1994 - Professor of Materials Science, 1998 -

Professional Activities and Membership:

Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal "Mechanics of Composite Materials", 1992 -

Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the “International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives”, 1997 -

Head of RTU Promotion Council “Chemical Engineering Sciences”, 1993-

Head of the Experts Comity of Latvian Scientific Council: "Theoretical Principles of Chemical Technology", 1992 -

Member of Latvian Materials Research Association, 1995 - Member of The Adhesion Society, 1994 – Member of the Senate of Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1996 -

1997 Member of the Senate of Riga Technical University, 1991 – Head of the Strategic Commission of the RTU Senate, 2000 -, Member of the INTAS Science Council, 2000 – Cofounder of the State Center of Materials Science of University

of Latvia and Riga Technical University, 2000 -

Honors and Awards:

Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1991 Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992 Gustavs Vanags Award in Chemistry. Latvian Academy of

Sciences, 2000

Published More than 400 published works, 2 monographs , 2 text-books

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works:

Addresses:

office: Riga Technical University, Institute of Polymer Materials Azenes street 14, LV 1048, Riga , LATVIA, 371-708918, e-mail: martinsk@parks.lvFax: 371- 7 615 765

private: Kalnciema street 39B, 9, LV 1046, Riga, LATVIA 371- 7 624419, e-mail: martinsk@parks.lv

home page: http://www.lza.lv/scientists/kalninsm.htm

CURRICULUM VITAE

Zommere GuntaSlokas 134 - 53, Riga, LV-1069

mob.ph. +371 6565463

Identity No.: 120369 – 10515

Date of birth, place: 12.03.1969. Riga

Nationality: Latvian

Education:Since 2002 Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied

Chemistry Masters Studies

1997.- 2001. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology Degree: Designer Technologist

1984.-1988. School of Applied Arts, Riga, Specializing Needlework1976.-1984. Secondary school Nr.5, Riga

Professional Experience:Since 2002. Riga Technical University, Assistant2001.-2002. Riga Technical University, Lecturer1993.-2001. Lat-Mode SIA, Needlework Artist1988.-1993. Riga Fashion House, Journal „Rīgas Modes”, Editor of Technologie

Professional improvement:

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2002. Course of designing programme LECTRA

2001. Course of designing programme “TexDesign”

1999.-2000. Riga Technical University, Institute of Humanities, Course of

pedagogy and psychology

Summary publications of Creative Works: 170

Participation in exhibitions :1995.- 2003. Exhibitions in fashionsallon „Salons A”, Riga

2001. Exhibitions “Intertextil Balticum 2001” and “Amatniecība 2001”,

competition “Habitus Baltija”

2000. Exhibitions “Intertextil Balticum 2000” and “Amatniecība 2000”

Lanquages: Latvian-mother tongue, Russian, English, German –basic

Computer skils: MS Word, MS Excel, Corel DRAW, MS PowerPoint, Grafis, Lectra,

TexDesign

Skills: knitting, sewing, embroidering

CURRICULUM VITAEBelakova Dana

Maskavas 423 - 36, Riga, LV-1063 mob.ph. +371 6356510

Identity No.: 251272 - 11309

Date of birth, place: 25. 12. 1972. Cesis

Nationality: Latvian

Education:Since 2003 Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied

Chemistry, Masters Studies

1998.- 2003. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology Degree: Designer Technologist

1988.-1992. Riga Field Industry tech1980.-1988. Secondary school , Ligatne

Professional Experience:Since 2004. Riga Technical University, Assistant2003 – 2004 Riga Technical University, specialist1992 – 2003 Riga 34. professional high school, lecturer

Professional improvement:2003. Course of designing programme LECTRA

2002. Course of designing programme “TexDesign”

1997. Latvian Chamber of Crafts

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1994. – 1995. Riga Technical University, Institute of Humanities, Course of

pedagogy and psychology

Participation in exhibitions :2003. Exhibitions “Intertextil Balticum 2001” and “Amatniecība 2001”, competition

“Habitus Baltija”

2002. Exhibitions “Intertextil Balticum 2002”

2000. Exhibitions “Intertextil Balticum 2000”

Lanquages: Latvian-mother tongue, Russian, English

Computer skils: MS Word, MS Excel, Corel DRAW, MS PowerPoint, Grafis, Lectra,

TexDesign

Curriculum Vitae

Janis ŠmitsNicgales str. 31 - 61, Riga LV-1035, Latvia

Ph. 7 589581

Person data:

Identity No.: 010639 - 11827

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

Dr.sc.ing., dipl. H – 01V000011

1957 - 1962 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working engineer technologist, dipl.O Nr.146990

Professional Experience:

1992 - 2004 Gauja furniture factory, furniture finish laboratory, head

1994 – 1999 Research works 1963 – 1992 Firm “Gauja”, ingeneer - technologist

Pedagogical work:

2001 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lecturer

1992 –2004 Latvia Agricultural University, assistant Professor

Basic research areas: New timber finish methods

Total publications: 15

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Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Curriculum Vitae

Juris Kravalis Ogre, Skolas 1b - 19

Person data:

Identity No.: 230438 - 11025

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

Dr.sc.ing., Woodworking

1962 - 1967 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working engineer technologist

Professional Experience:

1968 - 2004 Latvia, Institute of forestry science “Silava”, premier researcher

Pedagogical work:

1998 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lector

1975 –2004 Refresher course

Basic research areas: Timber drying, energetics, antiseptic

Total publications: 70

International publications: (2001-2004) 2

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, English

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Professional and community work: Expert in woodworking branch

Curriculum Vitae

Juris EmsiņšDzelzavas iela 88 - 19, Riga LV-1082, Latvia

Ph. 7 584760, mob.9 103186

Person data:

Identity No.: 311036 - 10111Nationality: Latvian

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Education

1955-1960 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working engineer technologist

1944-1955 Lielvardes high school

Professional Experience:

1999 – 2004 Riga joinery school, Joinery instructional centre, methodist, director

1972 - 1999 Firm “Gauja”, department leader, director1963 - 1972 Furniture firm “Riga”, headmen, director1960 – 1963 Ogre region combine, woodwork workshop headmen

Pedagogical work:

2003 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lecturer

1992 – 1996 Latvia Agricultural University, lecturer

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Curriculum VitaePersonal data

Education1971 to 19791979 to 1982

1982 to 1987

From February 8, 1995 to 1998

1998, January 152000, July

Work experienceAugust 4, 1987 toSeptember 4, 1987

From September 4, 1987 to 1998, July

Name: INESE ZIEMELEAge: 32Date of Birth: July 14, 1963Marital Status: Married, one childAddress: 78 Kr.Barona Str. Apt.13, Riga - 1001 LATVIATel: (371-2)376540

1st Secondary School, Balvi, LATVIA16. Professional and Technical Secondary School, Riga LATVIA,School leaving certificate, Diploma of a tailor (the highest category)

Department of Machines and Technology of the Light Industry,Riga Technical University, LATVIADiploma of an engineer in the field of Sewing Technology

Institute of Textile and Clothing Technology,Riga Technical University, LATVIAPost Graduate course, Doctoral studentDiploma of a doctor of an engineering sciences (Dr.sc.ing.)Driving licence , B category

Department of Machines and Technology of the Light Industry,Riga Technical UniversityPost: Training instructorResponsibilities: training sewing operators

Department of Machines and Technology of the Light Industry,Riga Technical University

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From July, 1997to present

Post: LecturerResponsibilities: to delivery lectures, to supervise laboratory work, course and diploma projects of students in the Sewing Technology

“Solutions Ltd”Post: TechnologistResponsibilities: to receive, prepare and to pass in production the orders of the customers from Norway, England, Belgium and others;to prepare the orders for the cutting;to control the quality in the production process, to prepare the documents for the deliveries

Curriculum Vitae

Inta Valdena

Rigas district, Balozi, Uzvaras prospect 6 – 8

Person data:Identity No: 190349 – 10708Date of birth, place: 19.03.49., Limbazu district, Pale

Education:Dr. paed., C-D Nr. 001478, flora design

1995. g. flora seminar, Grinsburg;1998. g. Promotion work “Flora design studies in higher schools”

Pedagogical Experience Since 1999 Riga Technical University, lector

Since 1999 Latvia University, lector

Basic research areas: Creative works in flora design, exhibitions, seminars. Development of design teaching methods.

Skills:Languages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German - good.

Summary publications: 32 Latvian, 8 foreign

Publications in last 5 years:

“Exotisches Lettland” Floristik International 1996, 12. p. 664 – 665.“Treffpunkt – Sichtpunkt – Brennenpunkt” Floristik International 1997, 4.“Floristischen Ausbildung” Lettland Such – Projekt – Verwirklichung. 1999.

Qualification:LU education innovation project cooperation with Adenauer fund Riga 1995

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Public work: flora design projects.

Curriculum Vitae

Karpinska IlzeRiga, LV-1069, Dammes str. 11 – 1

1. Identity No.: 200942-10511Place of birth: Riga region, KrimuldaNationality: LatvianAdress: home – Riga, LV-1069, Dammes str. 11 – 1

Education: Latvian University, mathematician

Professional Experience:

Pedagogical work: Riga Technical University, lecturer

Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, EnglishComputer skils: MS Word, MS Excel

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

INGA BEIKULEIdentify code: 271165 - 11508date of Birth, place:27 – 11 – 1965, RigaNationality: LatvianProgresa str., 3a - 5, Riga, LV - 1067; phone: 9667381, 7442185

EDUCATION: Since 2002 Riga, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry;

Masters studies, 1996 - 2000 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology.

Degree: Designer Technologist Nr. 000032, 1985 – 1986 Professional school No. 44, Riga, tailor of women’s clothes, 1967 – 1975 Secondary school No. 1, Jurmala

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Since 2002 Riga Technical University, assistant,1999 – 2002 Riga Technical University, specialist,1986 – 1988 atelier “Majori” , tailor of 4 category.

1994 Master of leather craft of the Latvian Chamber of Craft.

SKILLS:

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Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, Page Maker, Photoshop, MS Power Point;

Driving licence category B; Languages: Latvian – native tongue, Russian - good, English -

indifferently.

ESDUCATION PUBLICATIONS:2000 ”Latvian Material Traditions as a Source of Contemporary Designs” and collection of clothes In Kaunas Technical University International conference “The Textiles: Research in Design and Technology”;2001 ”Ethnographical elements in a modern clothes” in Riga Technical

University.2002 “Leather Included in Fashion Garments” Magic World of Textiles.

Proceedings of International Conference. Dubrownik, Croatia,

EXIBITIONS: Demonstration of clothes collections in expositions “Craft 1999”, “Craft

2000”, “Riga – 800”, “Intertextil Baltic”; Exhibition in Riga 2001.

Curriculum VitaeVicupe Gunta

Platā iela 30 - 56tel. 7 434 380

Date of birth: 1947.10.05., Riga

Education:

1997 Latvia Artistic Academy, art master degree

1971 – 1976 Latvia Artistic Academy, textile artistic departament

1961 – 1966 Riga School of Applied Arts, garment design and constructer department

Professional Experience:

1996 – 2004 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials Technologies and Design, lector

1992 – 2004 Latvia Artistic Academy, fashion design departament 1997 Aeroport “Riga”, artistic stylist1997 – 1999 SIA “Burda Moden Riga”, artistic garment designer 1991 – 1995 Sweden Firm “Aspens”, fashion designerand stylist

1991 – 1997 Riga Fashion House, primary artistic

1966 – 1971 Riga Fashion House, artistic - designer

Creative work:

1966 – 1991 Seasonal Fashion Shows every year, RigaInternational fashion expositions and shows in Rossia, Czech, Sweden, Hungaria, German, FrenchJapan

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Exhibitions: “Textile art exhibitions”, “Applied Graphic art exhibitions” and others.

Publications: 1966 – 1992 Fashion Magazines- “Pastaiga”, “Riga modes”, “Mode

bērniem” and etc.

Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, German, Sweden

Curriculum VitaeVanaga Eleonora, Dr.sc.ing.

Lidonu 5-4, Riga LV 1055, Latvia,

ph. + 371 7464893

Person data:

Identity No.: 210538-10521

Date of birth, place: 21. 05. 38., Ludzas region, Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

1961 – 1969 Moscow Textile Institute

1973 Candidate of Technical Sciences – 1974.

Latvian academic degree:

1993 Dr.sc.ing., diploma Nr. B-D 000687

Professional Experience:

1956- 1961 Textile enterprise “Sarkana Tekstilniece”, headman

1966 Textile enterprise “Sarkana Tekstilniece”, engineer

Pedagogical work

1989 – 2003 Riga Technical University, assistant professor

1971 – 1988 Riga Politechnic Institute, reader1970. – 1971. Riga Politechnic Institute, assistant

Basic research areas: New structures cotton- flax yarn production

Total publications: 22

Skills:Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, English

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet

Participation in conferences and seminars:

2002. 43 International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University

Curriculum VitaeEdite Berzina

Date of birth, place: 3.12.52., Riga

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Riga, Umurgas str. 1 – 1, LV – 1024 ph. 7522608e-mail: lak@lak.lv

Education:1972 - 1976 Latvia Arts Academy

Pedagogical and Professional Experience Latvia Crafts Chamber, project manager

Since 1999 Riga Technical University, lector 1996 -2002 Riga Art Academy, lector

1980 - 1996 Latvian Designers Society, manager.

Basic research areas: History of design. Research works in the Art and Design history, environment culture,

ergonomic and theory advertising.

Skills:Languages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, English, German - good.

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Page Maker, Corel Draw, Photo Styler,

Photo Look.

Qualification:2001 Probation in Frankfurt/Odera Craft Camber

1993. FORETAGSUTVECKLARNA, Courses in design project management,

Grimslov, Sweden.

Public work: Since 1998. The Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia, expert in traditional culture.

1990 – 1998,

2001 - Membership in Latvian Creative Society.

Since 1984. Member of Latvian Artisan Society.

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Name, Surname Ilze Baltiņa2. Personal code 120366-106433. Birth place Latvia, Riga4. Location Riga, Kalnciema iela 106-345. Work place RTU, Institute of Textile Technology and Design6. Scientific degree Doctor of engineer sciences, B-D 000827, Light

and textile industry7. Practical work 1989-1992 Engineer, RTU Scientific laboratory of

textile technology2001 Trade manager SIA “ACG NYSTROM”

8. Pedagogical work 1989-1992 Hour lecture, Department of mechanical technology of fiber materials

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1992-1996 Assistant, Department of mechanical technology of fiber materials1996-1998 Assistant professor, Department of mechanical technology of fiber materials1998-2002 Assistant professor, Professor group of textile technology 2002-2004 Assistant professor, Department of fashion and textile technology

9. Scientific work Wool carbonisation in the radio frequency electromagnetic field.History of Latvian textile technology.

10. Last Publications 1. S. Ņesterova, I.Baltiņa, N.Ozoliņa. Aušanas tehnoloģijas industriālā attīstība Latvijā. – RTU 42. Zinātniskā konference. RTU, Rīga, 2001, 58-61 lpp.

2. Zinātnes un tehnoloģijas vārdnīca,- Apgāds Norden AB, 2001, 754 lpp.

3. Baltina I., Reihmane S. Use of cellulose Production Waste Product Lignosulphonate in Carbonisation of wool. – VII-th International Baltic Conference. Materials Engineering – 98, Jūrmala, Latvia, 1998, p. 161-165.

11. Methodology works Methodology of laboratory works in textile materials

12. Number of sc. works 1714. Languages Latvian, Russian and English15.Growth of Qualification

1995.g. De Monfort University, England (Tempus program)1997.g. Seminars “Project managing and subject materials in distance education”

16. Other works Commission of bachelor and master sciencesCommission of engineer degreeTrade union group organizer in the Institute of Textile Technology and Design

Curriculum Vitae

Puriņa Brigita Staiceles str. 15 - 1, Riga, Latvia,

ph. + 371 6 861065

Person data:

Identity No.: 300740 –10736

Date of birth, place: 30.07.1940., Riga, Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

1961 – 1966 Moscow Textile Institute, ingeneer technologist, diplom X 411252

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1966 – 1969 Moscow Textile Institute, graduate student

Professional Experience:

1958 - 1961 Textile enterprise “Bolderaja”, tester

Pedagogical work

1970 – 2004 Riga Technical University, assistant, lector

Basic research areas: Textile material properties and quality research

Total publications: 15

Skills:Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, German

Computer skills: MS Word, Internet

Curriculum VitaeJaundzema BarbaraPlatā iela 30 - 56mob.9 654 866

Date of birth: 1975.25.10., Riga

Education:

1999 – 2004 Latvia Artistic Academy, master student

1999 – 2001 Latvia Artistic Academy, artist qualification, artist diplom Nr. 000186

1995 - 1999 Latvia Artistic Academy, art bachelor degree, diplom Nr. 000003

1990 – 1995 Riga School of Applied Arts, diplom O.T. Nr.042787

Professional Experience:

2000 – 2004 Riga Technical University, lector2001 – 2004 Adazu art school1999 Magazine “Sieviete”1994 – 1995 Baldone art school

Pedagogical work:

1996 – 2004 Riga Technical University, lector

Exhibitions: “Baltic Beauty 2001”, “Press days 2001”

Publications: Magazines- Laba, Spica avize, Una, Sieviete, Pastaiga, Riga modes.

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Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, German

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

Anna Kalnājadate of Birth: 1965.gada 16.janvārī

Nationality: LatvianBlaumaņa ielā 12 dz. 20, Rīgā, LV – 1011

tālr. 9699365

EDUCATION:Since 2002 Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and

Applied Chemistry, Masters Studies

1996.- 2000. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology

Degree: Designer Technologist, diplom Nr. 000049

1980. – 1984 Riga Field Industry tech

PEDAGOGIC WORKSince 2002 Riga Technical University, assistant1999 – 2002 Riga Technical University, specialist1999.. – 2000. SIA „Anisols”

1995.– 1996. SIA „SIMS 5”

1987. – 1995. Riga 34. Professional High school

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2000.- 2004 Workshop “Skroderis, proprietress 1984– 1987. Enterprase “Spartaks, headman

CONFERENCES2001.gada 12.okt. RTU 42. International conference,

Riga2003.gada 10. okt. RTU 44. International conference,

Riga

SKILLS: Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Corel Photo

Paint, Page Maker, Photoshop, MS Power Point; Driving licence category B; Languages: Latvian – native tongue, Russian - good, English –

indifferently

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: 2

CURRICULUM VITAE

Persona data: AUSMA VILUMSONEIdentity No: 120654-10958

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Address: Čiekurkalna 9, šķērslīnija 5, 1026 Rīga

Qualifications: Doctor Degree of engineering sciences (diploma B-N No 000771)

Working experience: A constructor at a sewing company “Rīgas Modeļu nams” (1978-

1979);An assistant at Riga Polytechnic Institute (1979-1981 and 1987-1989);A lecturer at Institute of Textile and Clothing Technologies of Riga Technical University (1994-2000);An associate professor at Institute of Textile Materials Technologies and Design of Riga Technical University (from 2001);

Scientific work: Garment design by Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems; Systematization of the ornament in Latvian national

textile;23 scientific publications;

Extra trainings Exchange of experience at university in Neederrein (FH Niederrhein) (Germany, 1995);Exchange of experience at Berlin Technical University (Germany, 1995);Exchange of experience at university in Berlin (FHTW) (Germany,1995;1997;1999);International fair of Clothing technologies and equipment (Germany, Cologne, 2000);The users’ courses of textile and clothes design programTexDesign (company Kopperman, Germany) (2001);The users’ courses of CAD system LECTRA (Estonia, 2002);

Professional and public activities: A cooperation integrator with Berlin Economical and Technical High school;An expert of Textile and clothing purchases at Latvian Ministry of defense;Course of lectures “The comparative appreciation of garment design methods” at Berlin Economical and Technical High school (2000);Lecture about the development tendencies of Garment design CAD systems for members of students summer courses BestRiga.

Scientific publications of the last 5 years: I. Beikule, S. Kukle, A. Viļumsone. Latvian material culture traditions as a source

contemporary designs. International conference of textiles: Research and technology. Kaunas, Lituenia, 2000, 69-75pp.

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S. Kukle, A. Viļumsone. The contribution of young designers at the Riga Technical University. International Textile, Clothing & Design conference – Magic world of textile, Dubrovic, Croatia, 2002, 614-618 pp.

S. Kukle, A. Viļumsone. The contribution of young designers at the Riga Technical University. International conference ArchTex 2003, Textiles – a medium of modernity in various branches of economy, Lodz, Poland, 2003, 31-36 pp.

A. Viļumsome, I. Viļumsone. Method of career wears designing. International conference Baltic Textile & Leather, Kaunas, Lituenia, 2003, 121-126 pp.

The bases of clothing technology and designAusma Viļumsone, associate professor, Dr. sc. ing.Garment as a dimensional object. Forming methods of its structure . The main kinds of garment unites connection. Basis of layouts forming.

The theory of clothing compositionAusma Viļumsone, associate professor, Dr. sc. ing.The bases of clothing design theory and its structure. Adaptation of traditional and by CAD systems used garment design methods.

The bases of clothing visual artAusma Viļumsone, associate professor, Dr. sc. ing.Visual commutation ability for clothing design. The bases of graphical means of expressions. The basic ideas of clothing composition.

Computerized clothing designingAusma Viļumsone, associate professor, Dr. sc. ing.The structure of computerized clothing designing systems, their development. The clothing design methods used by Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems.

Curriculum Vitae

Ruško AkvilinaNicgales str. 31 - 61, Riga LV-1135, Latvia

Ph. 7 589581

Person data:

Identity No.: 090636 - 13076

Nationality: Latvian

Education

1954-1959 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working engineer technologist

Professional Experience:

1993 – 2000 Taskwork, Wood-working enterprises projection1969 – 1993 Projection department leader, 1962 – 1959 Firm “Gauja”, project department, ingeneer- technologist

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Pedagogical work:

2001 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lector

1992 – 1996 Latvia Agricultural University, lector

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Curriculum VitaeMitrevica Astrida

Liepājas iela 40 - 43

Date of birth: 1953.08.04., Riga

Education:

2002 RPIVA, paed. master degree

1972 – 1977 Latvia Artistic Academy, textile artistic departament, decorative art artistic, dipl. Nr. 356155

Pedagogical Work

1998 – 2004 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials Technologies and Design, lector

1998 – 2002 B.Magele stylist school, lector 2002 IZM PIC , lector1999 Riga Joinery College, reader1993 – 1999 Purvciema Craft school, specialist fashion design

Professional Experience:2002 – 2004 IZM PIC, Head expert;1984 – 1992 “Rigas Audums”, fil.”Daile”, artistic – textiles designer;1986 – 1990 “Dailrade” mini gobelin;1979 – 1981 Dress designing courses head;

1972 – 1979 Riga Fashion House, artistic – designer.

Creative work:

1993 – 1999 Fashion expozitions and Shows organizer 2000 – 2002 Latvia Craft Camera, stylist association co-ordinater 1996 –2000 Participation Exhibitions: “Sēdmēbele 2000”, “Pieredze-1996,

1997, 1998”Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, English

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

AGRITA KRIEVINAIdentify code: 251060 -10129

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date of Birth, place:25 – 10 – 1960, RigaNationality: Latvian

Virshu str., 7 - 92, Riga, LV - 1035; phone: 7546588, 6438678

e - mail: agritak@one.lv

EDUCATION: Since 2002 Riga, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry; Masters studies, 1996 - 2000 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology. Degree: Designer Technologist Nr. 000035 1982 – 1985 design courses by Academy of Fine arts, 1976 – 1981 School of Applied Arts, Riga, 1967 – 1975 Secondary school No. 47, Riga

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Since 1999 Riga Technical University, Assistant;1989 – 1995 Workshop -salon “PAIJA” – Master of leather works;1986 – 1989 Institute engineer of civil aviation - designer, 1986 – 1987 Chamber of commercial industrial - designer,

1994 Master of leather craft of the Latvian Chamber of Craft (Nr. 3337)

SKILLS: Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint,

Page Maker, Photoshop, MS Power Point, MS Access;

ESDUCATION PUBLICATIONS:2000 ”Leather artefacts in Latvia – the craftsman’s viewpoint” and collection of leather foot wears reconstruction simple In Kaunas Technical University Education conference “The Textiles: Research in Design and Technology”.2001 ”Foot wears of Middle Age in Latvia and researching process in the crafts man viewpoint” in Craft master school Latgale, Berzgale.2001 ”Data basis of leather artefacts 9 – 16 Centuries” in Riga Technical University.

EXIBITIONS:Participation in exhibitions since1990.

4. Latvian exhibition of Leather Art 1990. Exhibitions in 1991, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004.

Curriculum Vitae

Heinrihs Budreiko Riga, Kandavas Str. 8 - 47

Ph. 7 470191

Person data: Identity No.: 280342 – 10511

Date of birth, place: 28.03.1941., Riga, LatviaNationality: Latvian

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Education

1964- 1970 Latvia Agricultural Academy (LAA), engineer diplom Ш № 344999

Professional Experience:

1970 – 1996 Wood-working technologist1961 – 1964 Woodworker

Pedagogical work:

1997 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lector1982 – 1992 Refresher institute, lector

Basic research areas: Wood - working enterprises designing

Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATIONName: ArnisSurname: ResnisAdress: Str. Kr. Barona 39/18, Riga LV – 1011

Phone: mobile 5941073, e-mail: arnicsr@navigator.lv, arnisr@janaseta.lv

Nationality: LatvianCivil status: unmarriedChildren: daughter

1. EDUCATION 2002 – and now Master studies in RTU faculty of Material sciences and

Chemistry, institute Textile technologies and design, specialization – design of material and technologies;

1998 – 2002 RTU Textile un ware institute of technologies, Craft technologies and design studies program. Engineer diploma nr. 001180;

1992 – 1998 Riga Craft middle school;1983 – 1992 Gymnasium of Natālijas Draudziņas;

2. CERTIFICATE1998 Diploma of Walla carver nr. 64961998 Diploma of Walla Furniture carpenter nr. 65512000 Pedagogy certificate nr.3022000 Certificate of Participation, Dresden2003 Pedagogy speciality certificate nr. 255

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE From 2004.feb.

2003- 2004.jan.

RTU, MĶ faculty, professor group of Design and Textile ware, assistant

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RTU, faculty of Material science and Chemistry, professor group of Design and Textile ware, specialist of 1. category;

2003- …. Ltd “Vītus” designer;

2000-2003 RTU Transport and Mechanical faculty, group professor of textile and clothe technologies, specialist of 1. category;

2001-2003 Ltd “Grupa Jāņa Sēta” designer – trainee, headman of designer department;

2000-2001 Workman in exhibition “School ‘2000, ‘2001”;

2000- and now BEST – Riga (Board of European Students of technologies), organizing seminar “Leading courses”; organizer of summer courses “Human – friend of nature?”, “Have a Fun in Robinson week”, Local Jam 2003;

1998-2002 Job in RTU student parliament – senator in RTU senate, member of Student parliament, member of student self-government in Transport and Mechanical faculty, workman in RTU Student parliament foreign connections department, headman course;

1998-2001 Organizing booth in exhibition: “Furniture ‘98”, “Craft ’98, ’99, ’2000”, ”Intertekstil ‘2000, ‘2001”;

1995-2001 Carpenter and carver practice in Ltd “Piebalgas Alus”.

4. PUBLICATION2000 1

5. SKILLSSoftware: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Paint, Color Draw, Photo

Paint, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Front Page, MS Outlook, Auto CAD, bCAD, ArchiCAD, Artlogs, Artframe, Arcon.

Driving licence: B category

Languages: Latvian mother tongue

Russian speak, write

English speak, write

German with dictionary

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