RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MATERIAL SCIENCES AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY

INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

SELF-APPRAISAL REPORT

FIRST LEVEL HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM

MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Rīga, 2006Contents pp

1. RTU act of implementation of the study program 32. Study program licence 33. Elimination of the study program 34. Study program 35. Commercial and informative material 36. Perspective appraisal of the study program 4 6.1. The conformity of the study program to the standards of professional higher education 4 6.2. Questionnaires of the employers 4 6.3. The conformity of the study program to the occupational standard 47. Evaluation of the study program 5 7.1. Aims and educational objectives of the study program 5 7.2. Organization of the study program 5 7.3. Practical implementation of the study program 6 7.4. Evaluating system (Evaluation method choice motivation and analysis of

results) 77.4.1. Evaluation system of knowledge and skill in the study subjects 77.4.2. Governmental examination evaluation specifics 10

7.5. Students 107.5.1. Number of students in the program 107.5.2. Number of first course matriculated students 117.5.3. Number of graduates 117.5.4. Questionnaires of the students and its analysis 117.5.5. Questionnaires of graduates and its analysis 117.5.6. Participation of students in the development of the study process 11

7.6. Academic personnel employed of the study program 127.6.1. The conformity of the academic staff with the objectives and missions of the department 127.6.2. Professional training of academic staff 147.6.3. Participation in international conferences 157.6.4. Publications in scientific compilations of conferences in year 2004-2006 167.6.5. Methodological work of the academic personnel 197.6.6. Selection, renewal, training and progression politics of the academic personnel 207.6.7. Characterization of the necessary resources 20

7.7. Financing sources and provision of the infrastructure 22 7.8. External relations 22

7.8.1.Connection with employers 227.8.2.Cooperation with similar programs in Latvia and abroad 227.8.3.Academic personnel that have worked in foreign educational institutions or has performed scientific or research work abroad 237.8.4.Number of foreign visiting lectors in the program 237.8.5.Students who have studied abroad in the framework of an exchange program 247.8.6.Foreign students in the program, specifying the durations of studies 24

8. Development plan of the study program Material Technology and Design for the study years 2007 – 2013 24 8.1. Accomplished in two study years since the enrolment has been started 25 8.2. Development plan for years 2007- 2013 259. Summary 26Appendices 28

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1. RTU act of implementation of the study program The first level higher professional education study program Material Technology and

Design has been approved by the RTU Senate session act on January 26, 2004, protocol No. 483 (excerption from the Senate protocol see appendix I).

2. Study program licence

The licence with the right to implement the first level higher professional education study program Material Technology and Design (study program code 41540) to obtain the qualification of an applied manufacture specialist at Riga Technical University has been issued on June 3, 2004, licence No. 04051-33. Licence term – June 3, 2007 (licence copy in appendix II).

3. Elimination of the study program

The 1st level higher professional education study program Material Technology and Design is a part of the accredited bachelor’s study program Material Technology and Design (program accredited till December 31, 2006, act of the accreditation commission No. 739 from June 9, 2004), (see copy in appendix III).

The professional study program Material Technology and Design for obtaining a qualification Product Designer Assistant (licence term – November 12, 2007) has been coordinated with the accredited study program Textile and Clothing Technology for obtaining the professional qualification of a Technologist Designer (program accredited till December 31, 2007. Accreditation certificate No. 023-437, issued on January 4, 2002; copy see appendix IV). The submitter of the accreditation provides the students with the possibility to continue studies in the mentioned programs by an individual study plan if the implementation of the study program should be interrupted.

4. Study program

The RTU study code of the 1st level professional studies is RWGK0, LR educational classification code is 41 540 (study program see appendix V) ; (http://www.rtu.lv/studijas/studijup/wkh0.htm)Matriculation started in study year 2004/05.

5. Commercial and informative material

The information about the study program can be reviewed in the RTU enrolment rules, in the advert editions of the faculty, Internet homepage (www.rtu.lv); the study program and some informative material can also be found in the publications of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts, magazine “Lietaskoks”, newspaper “Diena”, RTU newspaper “Jaunais inženieris”, on radio and TV (commercial material can be reviewed in the self-appraisal report, appendix VII).

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6. Perspective appraisal of the study program from the pint of view of Latvia’s government. Evaluation criteria

6.1. The conformity of the study program to the standards of professional higher education

The missions and content of the study program corresponds with the Educational law paragraph 14, article 19 and the Professional education law paragraph 23, the rules Nr. 141 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia of the 1st level professional higher education national standard (from March 20, 2001; prot. No.12, paragraph 5).

6.2. Questionnaires of the employers

Questionnaires have been performed in woodworking, furniture and sewing companies (Solution, Burda Moden Riga, AS Bolderāja, Tuko T, SIA Idalgo (AB virtuves)), in design saloons and studios. The results have shown:

The demand for different level specialists with knowledge in computerized dress designing, constructing and technology in the clothing manufacturing companies is topical, because the companies have purchased the latest CAD/CAM systems for the computerized designing of products and production in flexible production units; to create a competitive assortment for the international and local market and to exploit a modern projecting environment successfully, professional prepared specialists are necessary.

The woodworking and furniture production companies have a great deficit of specialists who can project homes, furniture and interior accessories in modern technological designing environments (3D MAX, AutoCad, bCAD) providing the visualization of the product in an early stage of designing, who have a good knowledge of available and future materials, fittings, who provide perfect constructive solutions, precise drawings for the production and assembling of details/components, and its compatibility with CNC work station control programs.

The results have been taken into account when creating and improving the 1 st

level professional higher education program Material Technology and Design, when coordinating its blocks with the 2nd level professional higher education study program Material Technology and Design; they are reflected in the objectives and missions of the study program.

6.3. The conformity of the study program to the occupational standard

The content and objectives of the professional study program, the volume of knowledge to be mastered, as well as the qualification to be granted Product Designer is conformed with 4th level professional standard “Product Designer”, which has been verified in the Professional Education and Employment Triangular Cooperation Lower Board June 7, 2006, its name has been précised and the project of the standard has been approved Professional Education and Employment Triangular Cooperation lower board on August23, 2006, protocol No. 5 (excerption from the protocol see appendix XIII).

The professional standard will be verified as rules of the Cabinet of Ministers after the implementation of changes in the Professional education law.

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7. Evaluation of the study program

7.1. Aims and educational objectives of the study program

7.1.1. Aims

To offer a study program for a creative designing of material, product shape, function and production process and obtaining the knowledge and skill for production according to the chosen speciality.

To stimulate the creative potential of the students and to develop it by studying the ancient and modern product technologies and creation of services connected with particular products.

To encourage students to use their creative, analytical and intuitive skill in solving problems operating as an individual or as a team member.

7.1.2. Educational objectives

To provide knowledge and skills working with lines and shapes, creating colour compositions, structures and factures;

To provide the students with the knowledge and skills to choose and process materials, choose an appropriate technology for the implementation of an original design;

To develop the ability to take with a pinch ones own and other works; To develop the ability to synthesize solutions of problems to introduce new

products into the market; To develop the skill of presenting ones idea effectively by using written, oral,

electronic and other technological environments of transferring information; To enlarge communication possibilities in European languages.

The graduates can start working after 2 year fulltime studies of 2,5 year part time studies in the professional program as designer assistants, members of constructor groups, consultants in saloons, adaptors of new products who change the directions set by the fashion according to the needs of a middling consumer, as well as create their own companies to produce consumer goods, to become project executors, lower and middle level administrators in different organizational structures in small or middle companies, structures of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts (LCC), ministries a.o., and to perform pedagogical work in secondary professional education institutions connected with acquiring an occupation.

7.2. Organization of the study program, conformity of the study program plan with the missions and objectives of the department

The 1st level higher professional educational program Material Technology and Design is a 2 year fulltime or a 2,5 year part time professional study program which has been created as a part of the 4 year professional bachelor’s program Material Technology and Design with the possibility to continue the studies in the bachelor’s program for 2 more years.

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Volume of studies - 80 Credits (C), which covers 56 C basic studies, restricted choice and free choice subjects, and 16 C praxis, according to specialization in companies, Crafts Centre of the LCC, and 8 C are meant for the work out of the qualification paper.

The study subjects included into the multidisciplinary college study program Material Technology and Design combines the basic knowledge of material selection and technology putting and accent on creating and presenting technological, marketable, aesthetic, ergonomic, ecological and in other ways competitive products.

7.3. Practical implementation of the study program

The 1st level higher professional education study program Material Technology and Design is an integrated interdisciplinary study program which covers the creation cycle of a product starting from the product idea and insight into the market tendencies up to its production.

The program enrols students in five specializations with general secondary or a conformable secondary professional education:

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1. Textile Design and Technology,

2. Clothing Design and Technology,

3. Leather Design and Technology,

4. Woodwork Design and Technology,

5. Ceramics Design and Technology.

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There are humanitarian study subjects included into the obligatory study subject block, and study subjects to master basic knowledge and skill which are necessary:

to compound colours, shapes and structures according to general and product-specific composition principles;

to evaluate material, to choose right, to conform the qualities, to provide functional and visual qualities;

to work with general and specialized (CAD) designing program packages;

to evaluate costs and market possibilities; to create and choose possible designing strategies; to project saloons/workshops; to present stages of designing in different technological environments.

The study subjects of the specialization cover the creation stages of a new product starting from a sketch, colour compound, style, shape, creation/choice of structure, product qualities, projection of constructions, defining the conformity of a material and the coordination of qualities, ending with the implementation in an appropriate technological environment. Special attention is being paid to the skill to show the projecting results in different stages of projecting, because the designer of the product is often the only person which has a direct contact to the client. The mastered knowledge and skill are being improved during the praxis which takes place in projecting workshops, design studios, appropriate companies, training centre of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts in Bukulti and in craftsman/artist workshops, craft centres in European countries.

It is possible to master additional skill within the framework of the program by using the free choice, which gives the possibility to improve the aesthetic qualities of the product.

After a 2 year study course in fulltime studies or 2.5 year part time studies and presentation of the qualification paper the successful students are granted a 1st level higher professional education and a qualification according to the specialization – Product Designer.

The study program gives the opportunity to master the necessary study subjects to obtain the professional qualification of Master Craftsman; the Master Craftsman qualification is granted by a qualification commission of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts.

In the study process the students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for further bachelor’s studies.

A student can start studies in the program with the credits obtained in other professional education institutions, too, though they may not exceed 1/3 of the credits necessary for a qualification.

The notes in study courses acquired in other educational institutions are accepted only after the RTU Study program commission has made sure and decided that the course content, the teaching level, the level of mastered knowledge and skill as well as the evaluation system in the other educational institution is conformable with the evaluation system in RTU. The information about preliminary credits has to be given before staring studies in the program.

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Volumes of the program sections and time division

A. Fundamental science subjects 23 C B. Branch (sub-sector) general theoretical and specialized study subjects 33 C E. Praxis 16 C D. Qualification paper 8 C--------------------------------

Total 80 C.

7.4. Evaluating system (Evaluation method choice motivation and analysis of results)

7.4.1. Evaluation system of knowledge and skill in the study subjects

Knowledge is evaluated according to a 10 grade system (RTU Senate ordinance from January 29, 2001) in form of exams and study papers or according to a 2 grade system in form of tests.Exams are organized in written form according to the confirmed

regulations about “Exam organization in RTU” from 26.01.1998 and 30.03.1998. The exam questions are prepared and handed out to the students by the

teaching staff responsible for the particular study subject, after submitting it with the managing teaching staff.

Exam – the final evaluation where the work during the semester, artistic aesthetical values of creative work (collections), originality of design and constructions and presentation quality are being taken into consideration.

Study subjects which are included into the final test list and into the addition to the diploma:

7.4.1.1. Textile Design and Technology:1) Mathematics;2) Introduction to Materials Science;3) Information Technology;4) Design Strategies;5) The Ornaments and Composition;6) Introduction into Design Theory;7) Blueprint of Applied Designs;8) Workshop / Saloon and Enterprise Designing;

9) Material Chemistry;10)Textile Physics;11)Fabric Structure and Analysis;12)Textiles Composition; 13)Collection Designing;14)Textiles designing;15)Textiles Technology and Equipment;16)Merchandising;17)Basics of Fashion Science;18)Ornament

7.4.1.2. Clothing Design and Technology:1) Mathematics; 2) Introduction to Materials

Science;

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3) Information Technology;4) Design Strategies;5) The Ornaments and Composition;6) Introduction into Design Theory;7) Blueprint of Applied Designs;8) Workshop / saloon and enterprise designing;9) Material Chemistry;10)Textile Physics;

11)Collection Designing;12)Garment Composition ;13)Garment Pattern Making;14)Clothing Technology and Equipment;15)Garment designing;16)Merchandising;17)Basics of Fashion Science;18)Image Designing

7.4.1.3. Leather Design and Technology:1) Mathematics;2) Introduction to Materials Science;3) Information Technology;4) Design Strategies;5) The Ornaments and Composition;6) Introduction into Design Theory;7) Blueprint of Applied Designs;8) Workshop / saloon and Enterprise Designing;9) Material Chemistry;10)Textile Physics;11)Collection Designing;

12)Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories;13)Basics of Fashion Science;14)Pattern Designing for Leather Products;15)Leather Product Technology and Equipment;16)Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories;17)Merchandising;18)The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile Materials.

7.4.1.4. Woodwork Design and Technology:1) Mathematics;2) Introduction to Materials Science;3) Information Technology;4) Design Strategies;5) The Ornaments and Composition;6) Introduction into Design Theory;7) Blueprint of Applied Designs;8) Workshop / Saloon and Enterprise Designing;9) Material Chemistry;

10)Timber Structures;11)Basics of Fashion Science;12)The Planning of Work Process in Craftwork;13)Collection Designing;14)Woodwork Designing;15)Woodwork Construction Designing;16)Timberworks and Technology;17)Wood Goods Finishing;18) Graphic analysis and visualization of objects;

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19)Merchandising.

7.4.1.5. Ceramics Design and Technology:1) Mathematics;2) Introduction to Materials Science;3) Information Technology;4) Design Strategies;5) The Ornaments and Composition;6) Introduction into Design Theory;7) Blueprint of Applied Designs;8) Workshop / Saloon and Enterprise Designing; 9) Material chemistry;10) Collection designing;11)Raw Materials of Ceramics;12)Applied ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum;13)Composition of Ceramic and Glass Wares14)Industrial Ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum;15)Technology of Glass Materials and Articles;16)Technology of Ceramic Materials and Articles;17)Decoration of Ceramic and Glass Wares 18) Control of Quality and Certification of Ceramic Materials and Products;

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7.4.2. Governmental examination evaluation specifics

The governmental test has to be implemented in form of a qualification paper. 8 Credits are meant for the implementation of a qualification paper; the students have to show understanding about fashionable tendencies and conceptions in his specialization and adjacent specializations, as well as search for a news and interesting ideas, creative potential, skill to gather information about market tendencies and offer ones own product. They have to show that they have mastered knowledge about material qualities, is ready to determine the conformity and the compatibility of the material in the product, skill in reduction of material, work and other resources, the skill to prepare materials for processing, that they are ready to start and run ones own company or work as a designer assistant, member of a projecting group in design studios, companies, workshops as well as work in the field of professional pedagogy according to specialization, to provide consultation in a branch according to ones specialization or work as an lower or middle level administrator.

Regulations about the implementation of a qualification paper and presentation sequence see appendix VIII.

The theme of the qualification paper is chosen by the student in cooperation with the managerial teaching staff, study program manager and study subject specialization teaching stuff according to the objectives and missions of the study course and own desires. The supervisor of qualification work has to ensure that the particular study subjects, methodical materials and literature included contain enough information to find the solution of the problem as well as give consultations if necessary. When evaluating the paper the prosperity of the choice of the problem, the originality of the solution, correct and creative use of the mastered material, precision of the final result, the artistic, aesthetic, functional, ergonomic, economic, material choice, constructive and technological choice as well as the skill to present the working process and result.

During the studies students have to exhibit their works/collections in expositions of the design studio, expositions, fashion shows, exhibitions and the participation on competitions for new designers in Latvia and abroad are desirable.

7.5. Students

Applicants with secondary professional and general secondary education are enrolled into the 1st level higher professional study program Material Technology and Design.

All applicants do an entering exam in drawing. Secondary school graduates have to show documents about passed centralized exams on math and foreign language or physics. Part time studies are payable, no entering exams have to be written.

7.5.1. Number of students in the program

The enrolment into the 1st level higher professional education program Material Technology and Design has been started in the study year

2004/2005. In year 2006/2007, 44 part time students are studying in the program: 9 – 1st year, 16 – 2nd year, 18 – 3rd year.

7.5.2. Number of first course matriculated students

In the 1st level higher professional educational program Material Technology and Design 1st course of year 2006/2007, 9 part time students are enrolled on September 1.

7.5.3. Number of graduatesThe first graduates of the program will be presenting their

qualification works and papers at the end of the winter semester of the study year 2006/2007.

7.5.4. Questionnaires of the students and its analysis

The questionnaires of students have shown that students wish: To master additional economic basics, drawing; A greater volume of classes in foreign languages, composition; More study subjects connected with computer graphics.

The results of the questionnaires have been discussed in the Design and Textile Products Technology professor group together with students. Most of the students questioned answered that their hopes were fulfilled.

7.5.5. Questionnaires of graduates and its analysisThere haven’t been any questionnaires of graduates, for there are no graduates in this program yet.

7.5.6. Participation of students in the development of the study process

The students participate in the sessions of the Textile Material Technology and Design Institute Board, student self-government institutions, as well in discussions about study programs and study plans where they can express their thoughts. The elders of groups have a great role in cooperation of the staff and the students, which ensure the exchange of information with the records department, manager of the study program and lecturers of the study program.

Considering the desires of students the study plan is being supplemented with a new subjects (free choice study subject Design and Visual Communications - 2 C and Colouristic Environment Modelling – 2 C), the methodological and technological provision of subjects is being improved, and possibilities and return of praxis are being extended.

Thanks to 2 implemented European projects directed towards improvement of praxis provision specific methodical material is being prepared for the improvement of the return of praxis.

In most study subjects there is a practice to involve the students in discussions about self-contained and study papers (shows, seminars), some – not just analysing the work, but evaluating them (Wood Design and Craft Technology specialization subjects). Actually a high level of respect against the thoughts of fellow-students can be observed, including critics, which is

vital for the improvement of the study process, taking into consideration that many students already have a great professional experience.

The best self-contained and study papers are regularly used as study material during the lectures and workshops.

7.6. Academic personnel of the study program, scientific degrees and academic positions.

The study program “Material Technology and Design” has been created in the Textile Material Technology and Design institute (TTDI) by the Design and textile product technology professor group. The academic personnel of the professor group, academic staff of the Clothing and textile technology department, , the Architecture and city planning faculty, the academic staff of the Polymer and Silicate institute of the Material science and applied chemistry faculty, the Theory of probability and mathematic statistics department of the Computer science and information technology faculty, the RTU Language and Humanitarian institute, as well as personnel from the Latvian Art Academy (special compositions) is involved into the implementation of the program.

The academic personnel that provides the implementation of the study process of the 1st level professional studies:

1 Dr.hab.sc.ing., Prof. S.Kukle – head of the Professor group, manager of the study program; 2 Dr.chem., Professors; 1 Dr.h.chem., Assoc. Professor; 2 Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. Professors; 3 Dr.sc.ing. Assist. Professors; 2 Dr.Sc. ing., Lecturers ; 2 Masters of Arts, lecturers ; 1 Mast.Paed, Lecturer ; 2 Masters.Sc, Pract. Assist. Professors ; 1 Eng. Techn., Pract. Assist. Prof. ; 1 Eng. Mech., Pract Assist. Prof.; 3 M.Sc., Assistants; 3 M.Sc., lecturers, 1 Eng., Assistant.

7.6.1. The conformity of the academic staff with the objectives and missions of the department

Kukle Silvija, Dr.hab.sc.ing., Governmental Professor, head of the design and textile product professor group, head of the study program. In-service training in USA, UK and Germany. Scientific projects connected with the research of geometry of Latvian fine weaves, systematisation of information and classification for the data base of Latvian applied textile, creating textual and graphic descriptions of textiles, author of many international publications (24 international publications within the past 5 years), manages the subject “Designing Strategies” and manages and consults qualification papers;

Kazaks Vilnis, Dr.sc.ing., RTU Assoc. Professor, scientific work directed towards use of progressive materials and technologies in wood processing and furniture production, as well as documentation of antique craft methods, research of possibilities of use of green-wood details in modern building and furniture production, designing of a new outdoor furniture sets and indoor interior design, (5 international publications in the past 5 years).

The managerial teaching staff in the study subjects “Timber Structures”, “Woodwork designing”, “Woodwork construction designing”.

Viļumsone Ausma, Dr.sc.ing., Assoc. Professor, Artist, scientific works are connected with computerized garment modelling and constructing using the latest technologies: computerized dress/knitted fabric/cloth CAD designing system TexDesign; dress CAD/CAM systems - Lectra, CAD system – GRAFIS. (5 international publications in the past 5 years).

The managerial teaching staff in the study subject “Garment designing”, consults qualification papers, reads the study subject “Colouristic Environment Modelling”.

Reihmane Skaidrīte, Dr.Chem., Professor, delivers a study subjects “Textile Chemistry”, “Printing and Processing of Textiles”, “Printing Theory and Technology”, ” Introduction to Materials Science”.

Jānis Kaijaks, Dr.sc.ing., ass. prof., delivers the study subjects “Material Chemistry” and “Introduction to Materials Science”.

Kāpostiņš Pēteris, Master of Physics, Practical assist. Professor, computer technology specialist; delivers the study subject “Information Technology”.

Vīcupe Gunta, Master of Arts, Lecturer, with a great experience in collection projecting for small series production; delivers the study subject “Collection Designing”, consults qualification papers.

Ulme Andra, MSc., Pract. Assist. Prof., a professional designer-project manager, delivers study subjects: “Introduction of Design Theory”, “The planning of Work Process in Craftwork”.

Mitrēvica Astrīda, Master. Paed., Artist, delivers the study subjects “Image Design”.

Emsiņš Juris, Timber Industry Engineer Technologist, Pract. Assist. Professor, 25 year experience in Furniture Designing; delivers the study subjects “Collection Designing” and manages the praxis.

Šmits Jānis, Dr.Sc.ing., Assist. Professor. Scientific activity – timber and its processing problem and method research, workout of a new processing technologies. Delivers the study subject “Timber works and Technology”.

Puriņa Brigita, Eng.-Technologist in fibre material and mechanical technology, Pract. Assist. Prof., specialist in the field of choice of materials and quality research; delivers the study subject “Textile Physics”, “Merchandising”, gives consultations about the choice of materials, the provision and evaluation of material quality.

Iltnere Barbara, Master of Arts, lecturer, delivers the study subject “Garment Composition”, “Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories”, consults the visual solutions of collections.

Mežinskis Gundars, .Dr.h.Sc.ing., Professor, delivers the study subject “Quality Control and Serification of Ceramic Material and Products”;

Sedmale Gaida, Dr.habil.Chem., Assoc. Prof., delivers study subjects “Raw Materials of Ceramics”, “Ceramic Material and Product Technology”, “Glazing,

Ceramic Pigment and Colour Technology”, consults and supervises qualification papers for students specializing in ceramics.

Sētiņa Janīna, DSc. ing., ass. prof., delivers the study subject “Glass Material and Product Technology” for the students specialized in ceramics.

Resnis Arnis, MSc. ing., Assistant, Project Manager; delivers study subjects “Graphic Analysis and Visualization of Objects”, “Design and Visual Communication”.

Beļakova Dana, MSc. ing., Lecturer, LCC Tailor Master, delivers study subjects “Garment Construction”, “Clothing Technology and Equipment”, supervises the praxis and qualification papers.

Zommere Gunta, MSc. ing., Lecturer, delivers the study subject “Ornament”;

Krieviņa Agrita, MSc. ing., Assistant, LCC Leather Haberdashery and Applied Article Master, delivers study subjects “The Ornaments and Composition”, “Blueprint of Applied Designs”;

Beikule Inga, MSc. ing, Assistant, Leather Haberdashery and Applied Article Master, delivers study subjects “Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories”, “Pattern Designing for Leather Products”, “Leather Product Technology and Equipment”, “painting of leather articles and textiles”; “The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile Materials”.

Prīberga Dagmāra – MSc. Ing., Handicraft Lace Master (LR best Handicraft Master in year 2000), lecturer, delivers the study subject “Handicraft Technologies”;

Andrejevskis Oļegs – tehnologist designer, Assistant, assistant of the managerial teaching staff in study subjects “Woodwork construction designing”, “Timberworks and Technology”.

CVs of the academic personnel see appendix IX.

7.6.2. Professional training of academic staff

Professional training and scientific research of the academic staff involved in the implementation of the study program is connected with mastering and researching the new program product and computerized designing systems, to know how to use them in the study process and in scientific technical projects (dress/knitted/fabric CAD system TexDesign; 3 modules of the clothing CAD/CAM system; CAD system Corel Graphics 12 th

and 13th version; bCAD – application software extensions; ArCon).The cooperation with German Chambers of Crafts (Hamburg,

Frankfurt) ensures the possibility to get acquainted with German craft companies and new and modern technologies.

The staff of the professor group regularly takes part in one day seminars which are organized to promote industrial design in Latvia, they visit topical international exhibitions, participate at seminars (annual Messes at Milan, Cologne, Frankfurt, Vilnius, as well as the international branch

exhibitions in Latvia). Exhibition visits are organized for student groups, too, often together with the teaching staff.

The raise of qualification of the academic staff is also ensured by the cooperation/experience exchange with foreign universities like the Berlin Higher school of Technology and Economics (exchange of students and guest lecturers), Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences in Germany (exchange of students and guest lecturers, 2 guest lecturers in year 2005), Latvian Academy of Arts (guest lectors), De Montfort University in England (consultations in the improvement and implementation of the study program), Zagreb Technical University in Croatia – regular participation in scientifically technical conferences (years 2002, 2004, 2006), Technical University of Istanbul (Turkey), (participation in a scientifically-technical conference with 2 presentations in May 2005.), Technical University of Crete (participation in a scientifically-technical conference with 5 presentations in August 2005.), Tamper University of Technology, as well as participation at doctor dissertation councils at Kaunas University of Technology as council members and reviewers; for their part the professors of Kaunas University of Technology have participated at the TTDI Promotion council “RTU P-11” as council members and reviewers.

A very productive cooperation an exchange of experience we have developed by taking part in the Northern countries project NordPlus, which was started in study year 2004-2005 when Universities of 4 countries created a distance education e-study course, within the framework of which educational staff cooperates as well as students which perform a testing of the study courses within an international group. Project participants: University of Bora (Sweden), Tamper University of Technologies (Finland), Kaunas University of Technologies (Lithuania), Riga Technical University (Latvia).

7.6.3. Participation in international conferences

To raise qualification the academic staffs regularly participates at scientific conferences, visits exhibitions, the results of the scientific research are being reflected in publications, presentations on scientific conferences:

1. September 2004., International conference - International Textile, Clothing & Design Conference.- Croatia, Dubrovnik, participated and performed with presentations: S.Kukle, G.Zommere, D. Beļakova, A. Viļumsone, S. Deksne, I. Viļumsone.

2. August 2005., International Conference – 4th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes.-Chania, Greece participated and performed with presentations:D. Beļakova, S. Kukle, G. Zommere, I. Viļumsone, A. Ulme, J. Bička, A. Viļumsone, K. Kalniņa.

3. May 2005, in Istanbul (Turkey) at the International textile conference presentations were performed by I. Viļumsone, A. Viļumsone, G. Dambe, I. Beikule, A. Krieviņa.

4. October 6-7, 2005 the academic staff members (S. Kukle, V. Kazāks, G. Zommere, A. Krieviņa, A. Ulme) presented presentations in the international scientifically practical conference “Guļbūvju un koka konstrukciju būvniecība 2005”.

5. October 13-15, 2005 the academic staff members (S.Kukle, V.Kazāks, G.Zommere, A.Krieviņa, A.Ulme, D.Beļakova, B.Puriņa, I.Krieviņš, I.Beikule, A.Viļumsone) performed presentations at the RTU 46th international scientific conference.

7.6.4. Publications in scientific compilations of conferences in year 2004 - 2006.

1) S. Kukle, G.Zommere. The Analysis of Geometric Patterns of Card-woven bands from Selonian Influenced Culture Region //Proceedings of 2nd International Textile, Clothing & Design Conference - Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2004. –p.895-900.

2) Dana Belakova. Problems of Labour Standard Development in Latvian`s Enterprises.// Proceedings of 2nd International Textile, Clothing & Design Conference - Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2004. –p.508-513.

3) A.Vilumsone, S.Deksne, I.Vilumsone. The Composition and Ethnographical Motifs of Latvian Folk Costume in Contemporary Clothing. .// Proceedings of 2nd International Textile, Clothing & Design Conference.- Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2004. –p.597-603.

4) S. Kukle, G.Zommere. Investigation of Clothing Values Through National Culture Studies. // Proceedings of 4th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Book 1.Chania, Greece, 2005.-p.161-166.

5) D.Belakova, S.Kukle, G.Strazds. Operations under a Microscope to Identify Ways to Rise Productivity.// Proceedings of 4 th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Book 2.Chania, Greece, 2005.-p.11-16.

6) A.Ulme, K.Kalniņa. Enlivening of Innovative Design Ideas in the Historical Environment.// Proceedings of 4th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Book 1.Chania, Greece, 2005.-p.309-319.

7) J.Bicka. Usage of layered materials in furniture.// Proceedings of 4 th

International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Book 1.Chania, Greece, 2005.-p.249-254.

8) A.Vilumsone, I.Vilumsone, I.Dabolina. Importance of a Clothing Cad Course in the Educating of New Specialists.// Proceedings of 4th

International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Book 1.Chania, Greece, 2005.-p.243-248.

9) Agrita Krieviņa, Inga Beikule. Analysis of Seams in Latvian National Clothing Accessories from Leather, in other Handcrafts.// Proceedings of 5th International Istanbul Textile Conference, CD format. Istanbul. 2005.

10)Vilumsone, G.Dambe, A.Vilumsone. Formation of the Large Size Women Clothing Collections for Finnish Clothing Market.// Proceedings of 5th International Istanbul Textile Conference, CD format. Istanbul. 2005.

11)V. Kazāks. Latvian traditions in building houses from wood. Izd. “Latvian wooden houses manufacturers”, EM, LIAA, Rīga 2005.

12)R.Vidzickis, S.Kukle. Treated wood in areas of protected landscape. // 3rd Book of Proceedings of the International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 67.- 71.

13)V. Markēvičs. Wooden tricycle. // 3rd Book of Proceedings of the International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005. pages 68.- 74.

14)A. Resnis. Building of structures of horizontal logs and wood constructions 2005. // 3rd Book of Proceedings of the International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 75.- 77.

15)O. Andrijevski, V. Kazāks. Technically-economic comparison of wooden houses. // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 8.- 11.

16)K. Kazāks. Stairways in. // Book of Proceedings of the 3 rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 40.- 43.

17)A. Krieviņa. Leather articles in horizontal log houses. // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 44.- 46.

18)I. Strautmanis, A.Ulme. Textile as the presentation of Latvian national identity in hotel interior // Book of Proceedings of the 3 rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 50.- 52.

19)L. Kriķe, A. Ulme. Curtains in modern interior // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 57.- 59.

20)Reingolde K., Kukle S. Choice/analysis/synthesis of interior material. // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 60.- 63.

21)M. Vogulis. The ancient house of Latgale and building methods. // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 64.- 66.

22)J. Bička, V. Kazāks. Use of wood divided in layers in wooden construction houses // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 53.- 56.

23)V. Kazāks. Future of wooden houses // Book of Proceedings of the 3 rd

International Scientifically Practical Conference “Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 33.- 34.

24)S.Kukle, G.Zommere. Heritage and mentality effects on choice of colour, rhythm and textures in residential environments. // Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientifically Practical Conference

“Building of Structures of Horizontal Logs and Wood Constructions 2005”, Rīga, 2005., pages 78.- 82.

25)S. Kukle, G. Zommere. Specifics of Vidzeme (Livland) tri-check band pattern. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 19.-23.

26)R. Vidzickis, S. Kukle. Development of a open air wood work park conception. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. 100. Rīga, 2006., pages 100- 110.

27)Strautmanis I., Ulme A., Bārs R. Problems of home equipment – evolution tendencies of society. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th

international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. 100. Rīga, 2006, pages 162.- 169.

28)Strautmanis I., Ulme A., Bernāns J. Rational use of home space – problem solution. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. 100. Rīga, 2006., pages 156- 161.

29)Ravinska I., Kukle S. Natural leather in living and public interiors. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 6.- 10.

30)Beļakova D., Kukle S., Strazds G. Progressive working time standardization methods in Latvian’s sewing companies. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th

series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 11.- 17.31)Reingolde K., Kukle S. Computer accessories. // Book of Proceedings

of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 29.- 37.

32)Puriņa B., Kukle S., Vanaga E. Research of fibre relaxation and durability in multi-cycle tension tests. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 51.- 61.

33)Zommere G., Kukle S. Geometry of composition in puttees and knee-belts. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 29.- 37.

34)Dāboliņa I., Viļumsone A., Deksne S. Improvement of NAF daily and convivial uniform models. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th

international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 67.- 73.

35)Prīberga D., Kukle S. Flax towels with laces. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 38.- 43.

36)Beikule I., Viļumsone A., Viļumsone I. Suitability of modern clothing solutions for different body frame women. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 82.- 88.

37)Prīberga D., Kukle S. Thread-lace crafts in Latvia. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th

series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 110.- 122.

38)Kalniņa K. Shaping a Bank’s visual image. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 135.- 140.

39)Strautmanis I., Ulme A. Progression tendencies of interior designs of hotels. // Book of Proceedings of the RTU 46th international scientific conference, 9th series, volume 1. Rīga, 2006., pages 148.- 155.

7.6.5. Methodological work of the academic personnel

Since there is a very little literature in Latvian language in the most study subjects but a variety of good textbooks in English, German and Russian languages (mostly in one copy and bought for ones own capital), the staff is compiling lecture summaries, methodical indications, thematic computer presentations, laboratory work tasks, tasks for modelling situations, using the foreign language literature for studies. The lecture summaries and methodical material are being improved every year. The students get the material for copying in printed or electronic format. If necessary, the student can ask the material to be sent via e-mail.

Professor S.Kukle: prepared lecture summaries and tasks for individual study papers in the subject “Design Strategies”, methodical instructions for the implementation of qualification papers;

Assoc. professor V. Kazāks: prepared new sections and supplemented lecture summaries and individual tasks in the study subjects “Woodwork designing”, “Timber Structures”, “Woodwork construction designing”, created and supplemented the wood joints, models and toys collection;

Assoc. Prof. A.Viļumsone: prepared methodical material for dress pattern making and working in CAD technological environments;

Assist. Prof. P. Kapostiņš: prepared lecture summaries and tasks for practical works in the study subject “Information Technology” ;

Pr. Assist. Prof. J. Emsinš: prepared methodical material for provision of praxis, creates an archive of furniture constructions and reviews of international furniture exhibitions;

Assist. I. Beikule: prepared and supplemented computer presentations and supplemented lecture summaries in subjects “Leather Product Technology and Equipment”, “Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories”, “The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile Materials”.

Lect. G. Zommere: prepared and supplemented laboratory work tasks and presentations for the subject “Ornaments”;

Assist. A. Krieviņa: prepared descriptions of laboratory works and supplemented presentations in study subjects “Blueprint of Applied Designs”, “Ornament and Composition”.

Pr. assist. Prof. B. Puriņa: prepared and supplemented lecture summaries in study subjects “Development and Evaluation of Products”, “Merchandise”;

Lecturer D. Beļakova: performed an analysis of time standardization methods, composed methodical material for time standardization in sewing companies; created descriptions and samples for processing of

technological components of tailored articles, prepared lection summaries in the subjects: “Garment Construction”, “Clothing Technology and Equipment”;

Assist. O. Andrejevskis: Carcass construction layout designing of wooden structures, forecast of material input per unit for provision of the subject “wooden article designing”, prepared lecture conspectus in the study subjects: “Woodwork construction designing”, “Timberworks and Technology ”;

.Dr.h.Sc.ing., professor Mežinskis Gundars, prepared lecture summaries in the subject “Quality Control and Certification of Ceramic Materiasl and Products”;

Dr.h.chem., Assoc. Prof. Sedmale Gaida, prepared lecture summaries in study subjects: “Raw Materials of Ceramics”, “Technology of Ceramic Materials and Articles”; “Glazing, ceramic pigment and colour technology”;

DSc. ing., ass. prof. Sētiņa Janīna, prepared lecture summaries in the subject “Technology of Glass Materials and Articles ”.

7.6.6. Selection, renewal, training and progression politics of the academic personnel

Basic principles of the renewal of academic staff: work in the Professor Group for provision of specialization courses is offered to the graduates of TTDI which are open minded, with a highly creative approach in the profession, hardworking, with a previous special secondary education in the field of applied arts, as well as a specialization corresponding Craft Master qualification of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts is desirable, which have finished their master studies or are studying in master course “Material Design and Technology”. To present a Specialization Composition academic staff from the Latvian Academy of Arts is being invited. For particular study courses lecturers from the Forest Faculty of the Latvian University of Agriculture are attracted.

The staff members regularly visit international exhibitions and seminars within its frameworks according to their specializations; collective visits are organized to visit very important exhibitions (Milan and Cologne Furniture or Textile Mess, Vilnius Textile and Leather annual exhibition a.o.). The international exhibitions in the Skonto Hall and the exhibition complex BT1 are being analyzed together with the students.

It is expected that new staff members with a Master’s degree continue studies in the doctoral programme. In the beginning of study year 2006/2007 there are 10 full-time and part time staff members of the professor group studying in the RTU doctoral program (four of them are 3 rd year PhD students, six – 2nd year PhD students).

7.6.7. Characterization of the necessary resources

Lectures, laboratory and practical work for fulltime and part time studies are organized in accordance with the study program and appropriate academic staff.

Work is done in a specially equipped premises: drawing rooms of the Faculty of Architecture, TTDI Laboratory of Research and Improvement of Qualities of Textile Material 124 m2 (Āz.18), the Artistic Construction Laboratory-Master Workshop 100 m2 (Āz.18), Computer Class (90 m2, Āzenes14), Design Studio (146 m2, Āzenes 18), Clothing Technology Laboratories (144 m2, Āzenes 14), Leather Haberdashery and Applied Article Workshop (40 m2, Āzenes 14), laboratories of the Material Science and Applied Chemistry Faculty (Āzenes 14), Woven Article Designing Workshop (70 m2, Āz.18), Woodworking Workshop (120 m2 Āz.18).

Particular classes as well as the praxis is being held in production companies (Solution, Snickers Production Latvia, Burda Moden Riga, Anastasija, Rimako, Pionieris 2, Hagitex, Malteks, Mantess, Latvijas Finieris, AB virtuves, Tuko T, Bolderaja Serviss, and other Latvian timber companies), as well as in design studios and restoration workshops.

The computer class with 20 working places is equipped with IBM PC’s with the necessary resources for computer graphics, a printer Laserjet 4L, 2 scanners, a digital camera and a portable light presentation unit for creating work and collection portfolios, as well as a plotter HP Design JET 450C. the equipment and programs of the computer class provides the following subjects: “Information Technologies”, “Blueprint of Applied Designs”, “Design Strategies”, “projecting of products and processes in the environment of CAD/CAM”, “Ornaments”, “Graphical Analysis and Visualization of Objects”, “Visual Communication and Design”, “Ornaments and Composition”.

For the development of ideas, modelling, research processing and presentation appropriate software packages are being used (Microsoft OFFICE 2003 Professional, CorelDRAW X3, Corel PHOTO–PAINT X3, Adobe PhotoSHOP C2, AutoCAD vers. 2007, ArchCAD, bCAD, CAD Grafis 8, CAD/CAM LECTRA, a specialized designer package Kopperman for designing fabrics and knitting), Internet and e-mail services are available as well as the possibility to learn the technologies of creating a homepage.

The variety of specializations – Clothing Design and Technology (furthermore DD&T) and Wood Design and Craft Technologies (furthermore WD&CT). For the disposition of the DD&T specialization students there is the dressmaking workshop. The workshop is equipped with 3-5 thread sewing seaming gears EMERY EM-600 and BROTHER LOCK 929D, universal industrial sewing machines TMZ 1022, flat-seam sewing machines PEGASUS, series 1500, straight buttonhole seaming and figurative buttonhole seaming machines, 15 household sewing machines, as well as an anthropometric measuring gear, PFAFF stitching semiautomatic device, 3 universal sewing machines PFAFF, an ironing device with steam supply, fixation device Hashima HP 450CS, industrial clothing mannequins for the main types of figures of children, women and men, 3 tailor mannequins. Thanks to the tight cooperation with the distributors of industrial and household sewing machines of the company BROTHER in Latvia the students can get acquainted with the latest devices of the company BROTHER and if necessary purchase a household sewing machine. In the study year 2005./2006. a artistic construction laboratory-workshop with 19 working places has been created and equipped.

WD&CT specialization students do their study papers in woodworking workshops in the Bukulti Crafts Centre in conformity with the contract with

Latvian Chamber of Crafts, (see. appendix X). Since the study year 2003/200 a joiner workshop has been created in the building on Āzenes18, which is being managed by the professor group of Design and Textile Products technology. It is planned to create also a furniture assembly workshop. A wood combination, a petite building model and surface exposition has been created. Along with the studies many students have a job in a company where they have the equipment of the joiner workshop available for the implementation of tasks.

7.7. Financing sources and provision of the infrastructure

The costs of the college program per year are calculated by the formula:

Basic costs* branch coefficient * college coefficient

Base funding in year 2006 prices is Ls 971.07. The optimal branch coefficient for engineering sciences is – 2.9; the reduced branch coefficient – 2,18, the bachelor’s/college studies have been given the coefficient 1.

College program studies costs per year per 1 student: Ls 971.07 x 2.9 x 1 = 2816.1; reduced branch coefficient Ls 2116.9

The tuition fee for fulltime studies is 880 Ls/year, part time studies – 440 Ls/year.

7.8. External relations

7.8.1. Connection with employers

Wood design and craft technology specialization students have a part of the practical classes of special courses held in woodworking companies in Bukulti Crafts Centre (in conformity with the contract with Latvian Chamber of Crafts), where it is possible to turn study papers into material. Visiting classes are held in the companies AS Bolderaja, Boleraja Serviss, Latvijas Finieris, AB virtuves, Mantess Tuko T, THULE ARCHUS and other specialization corresponding companies and trading locations. Most students are employers themselves, which gives the possibility to visit mutually, to exchange experience as well as lets the teaching staff to get more acquainted with the problems in small companies and participate in the process of their solutions.

Textile and Clothing Design and Technology specializations students have the visiting classes held in the companies SIA Solution, Snickers Production Latvia, Burda Moden Riga, Anastasija, Rimako, Pionieris 2, Hagitex. These companies also provide praxis places for students.

7.8.2. Cooperation with similar programs in Latvia and abroad

The 1st level higher professional education study program “Material Technology and Design” has been developed in cooperation with the Latvian Chamber of Crafts and De Montfort University (Lester, Middle England) Design and Technology School (faculty), taking the program of this school

“HND Clothing” as a prototype. RTU and DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY study program block can be reviewed in Appendix XI.

The Latvian Chamber of Crafts in cooperation with German Chambers of Craft (Hamburg and Frankfurt) regularly organize trips for students, lecturers and craftsman to Germany to get acquainted with German craft companies, work organization of craftsmen, with a new and modern technologies in training centres on German Chambers of Crafts.

The Professor Group of Design and Textile Products Technology cooperates with such foreign universities like the Berlin Higher school of Technology and Economics, Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences in Germany (exchange of students and guest lecturers), Kaunas Technological University (participation at scientifically technological conferences with presentations, in doctoral program councils, creating joint distance education study courses), Latvian Academy of Arts (guest lectors), De Montfort University in England (consultations in the improvement and implementation of the study program), Zagreb Technical University in Croatia (regular participation in scientifically technical conferences since 2002), the Lodz technical University (participation at scientifically technical conferences since 2003).

7.8.3. Academic personnel that have worked in foreign educational institutions or has performed scientific or research work abroad

Kukle Silvija Since 2004 works at a distance educational project “Nordplus”.

Coordinator of the project NordPlus in Latvia;

Since 2002 coordinator of the cooperation with the Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences;

Since 2000 an member-expert of the Doctoral Commission at the Kaunas Technological University, Lithuania;

Study year 1995/1996 research scholar of the Great Southwest indigenous inhabitant’s applied textile decoration traditions in USA: University of Arizona – Arizona State Museum, Arizona and Texas state museum funds and settlements of indigenous inhabitants of America (6 months);

Ausma Viļumsone Since 2004 works at the distance educational project “Nordplus”

Visiting lector at the Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences in Germany 2004-2005

Kazāks Vilnis Visiting lector at the Frankfurt an der Oder Chamber of Crafts

Training centre 2004-2005.

7.8.4. Number of foreign visiting lectors in the program

There are no foreign visiting lectors invited for the 1st level higher professional study program “Material Technology and Design”.

7.8.5. Students who have studied abroad in the framework of an exchange program

There are no students studying abroad in the 1st level higher professional study program “Material Technology and Design”.

7.8.6. Foreign students in the program, specifying the durations of studies

There are no students studying abroad in the 1st level higher professional study program “Material Technology and Design”.

8. Development plan of the study program Material Technology and Design for the study years 2007 – 2013.

Strong points Weak points Demand on the labour market; Support from governmental

institutions in the promotion and development of the role of design;

Competitiveness on the labour market;

Qualified teaching staff; Vocational trained applicants; Students have jobs according to

their speciality; Prestige; International cooperation; Close cooperation with professional

employers organizations

Deficient provision on textbooks in Latvian; The level of technologies has dropped behind today’s level; Students have jobs along with the studies; Relatively great number of part time teachers; no budget financed study places; students prefer university education of second level.

Opportunities Threats Working out a scheme for continuing studies in the bachelor’s program; To expand and diversify cooperation with companies; To expand cooperation with secondary professional educational institutions to provide a timely introduction of documents to the enrolment commission; To expand cooperation with universities and companies abroad; Involving the leading specialists of employers into the study process; Implementing new technologies into the study process; Introducing changes into the study program according to the achievements of science and

The deficient funding delaying the raise of penetrability;

Deficient personnel to maintain and expand all of the specializations;

A very high tuition fee for fulltime studies;

Students have to invest relatively great resources in creating collections;

Raising competition in future; Legislation changes.

technology and the legislation acts of the LR.

8.1. Accomplished in two study years since the enrolment has been started

Years 2004/2005

Workout and improvement of lecture courses and methodical materials; The methodical equipment of praxis has been supplemented; The implementation of two European projects for the improvement of

praxis in the companies Tuko T and Bolderaja Serviss, which ensures the possibility to work out methodical material and projecting on CNC machine tools.

Establishment of PhD student premises; Establishment of the research laboratory Az.18; Improvement of the methodical and technological material of the

existent studios and workshops.

Years 2005/ 2006

Work out and improvement of lecture courses and methodical material; Workout of methodological provision of the praxis in the framework of

two European projects as well as the provision of praxis places in the companies “Tuko T” and “Bolderāja Serviss”.

Creation and equipment of Artistic designing laboratory-workshop at Az. 18;

Distance study e-course work out, testing, improvement in the study subjects “ornament and composition” and “creation of applied compositions”.

8.2. Development plan for the years 2007- 2013

Years 2006/2007

Creation of a laboratory for the provision of project-oriented studies; Change of outdated equipment with a new one in laboratories,

workshops, computer class, research laboratories; Work out of a reconstruction plan for the study building Az.18. Renewal and supplementation of methodical material; Further implementation of the reconstruction plan of the study building

on Az. 18; Creation of a wooden toy exposition; Analysis, systematization, creation of exposition material of wooden

combinations, junctions and constructions; Improvement of the methodical and technological equipment of the

existent studios and workshops.

Years 2008/ 2013

Improvement of the existent study programs; Work out and publishing of 2 to 3 textbooks;

Establishment of Postgraduate and Back-graduate scholastic programs;

Gradual transformation of specializations into study programs; Accreditation and licensing of a new study programs; Creation of new lecture courses, the improvement of existent ones; Search and implementation of new teaching forms; Reconstruction of the study building Az.18, including the construction

and landscape of the 3rd story (1000 m2) with the purpose to create workshops and a specialized methodical room for the college program;

Improvement of the methodical and technological equipment of the existent studios and workshops.

9. Summary

The 1st level higher professional educational program Material Technology and Design is a 2 year fulltime or a 2,5 year part time professional study program which has been created as a part of the 4 year professional bachelor’s program Material Technology and Design with the possibility to continue the studies in the bachelor’s program for 2 more years. The program has been created to give the opportunity to study in a part time program for the Latvian Craft Master candidates and those working in professional education institutions who do not have the possibility to study in the fulltime bachelor’s program “Material Technology and Design”.

The enrolment into the program has been started in study year 2004/2005 matriculating the first 20 students. Though fulltime studies were available too, the applicants preferred part time studies. The lectures take place every Saturday as well as some working day evenings which let the students who work outside Riga come to the lectures, too. In the study year 2006/2007 9 students were matriculated in the program. The exams are organized during the sessions in January and in June.

Highly qualified fulltime of half load academic staff is involved into the implementation of the study program Material Technology and Design, int. al. professors, assoc. professors, lectors, assist. professors from the Textile material and technology institute, the Material Science and Applied Chemistry and Architecture Faculties as well as guest lectors form the Latvian Academy of Arts, Latvian University of Agriculture, production companies.

In two years since the start of the program lection courses and methodical material has been created to provide the study subjects, new study subjects have been created, the content and the teaching methods of the existent ones have been improved.

With the ordinance of the RTU Senate a change of the qualification to be granted has been implemented: from the professional qualification Designer of Applied Articles to Product Designer Assistant which is an occupation recognized in Europe and USA.

In cooperation with representatives of the employers and employer associations a professional standard for the profession “Product Designer Assistant” has been worked out, which has been coordinated with the Educational and Occupational Triangular Cooperation Secondary Board.

Two European projects are being implemented for the work out of methodical material of study praxis and for the provision of the praxis in production units with CNC station tools.

During the 1st level higher professional education studies in the program Material Technology and Design students master the knowledge about material qualities, skills to determine the conformity and the compatibility of the material in a product, skills in reducing material, work and other resources, skills to prepare material for processing, to open and run ones own company or work as a designer assistant, a member of a designer group in design studios, companies, workshops as well as work in professional education institutions according to their specialization, to provide consultations in a branch according to their specialization or work as a lower or middle level administrative employee.

In the perspective it is planned to improve, create new if necessary, lecture and methodical material, to create and implement new study subjects during the study process, to create and implement e-study courses, raise the efficiency of the praxis, improve and renew the material technical basis, create specialized workshops and classes for project-oriented studies.

The qualification of the academic personnel is being raised by visiting international exhibitions and participating in seminars and discussions organized within the framework of these, participating on lectures, seminars and work groups dedicated to designing problems, by mastering and improving the skill in working in the technological environments offered by new software, by performing scientific research, participating on conferences with reports and publishing research results, as well as organizing international forums themselves, by studying in the master’s program and doctoral studies and by cooperating with Latvian and foreign universities and chambers of crafts.

The self-appraisal working group believes that the study program Material Technology and Design is perspective, marketable and it complies with the specifics and the craft educational concept of the Republic of Latvia.

The self-appraisal report has been discussed and met with approval in the Textile Material Technology and Design institute Board session on September 15, 2006.

Members of the self-appraisal commission:

Chairman Prof. S.Kukle Head of the DTIT Professor Group

Members:

Assoc. prof. V.KazāksDTIT Professor Group

Assoc. prof. A.ViļumsoneTTDI Director

Assoc. prof. H.VinovskisTTDI, ATT Department

Dr. E.VanagaDTIT Professor Group

APPENDIX V

MATERIAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

1ST LEVEL HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

STUDY PROGRAMME

Profile - Material ScienceProgram - Material Technology and Design Study level - 1st level higher professional studiesDuration - 2 YearsCredits required - 80 CreditsAchievable qualification - Product Designer AssistantPrior education - High school, vocational higher education

TEACHING AND LEARNING DISCIPLINES

A Compulsory study courses 23 KP A. 1. Mathematics

2 KPA. 2. Introduction to Material Science 2 KPA. 3. Material Chemistry 3 KPA. 4. Information Technology 3 KPA. 5. Design Strategies 2 KPA. 6. The Ornament and Composition 2 KPA. 7. Introduction into Design Theory 2 KPA. 8. Blueprint of Applied Designs 2 KPA. 9. Collection Designing 3 KPA. 10.Workshop / saloon and enterprise designing 2 KP

B. Courses of Restricted Choice33 KP

B.1. Courses of Professional Specialization30 KP

Textile Design and Technology30 KP

1. 1. Textile Physics 3 KP1. 2. Fabric Structure and Analysis 3 KP1. 3. Textiles Composition

4 KP1. 4. Textiles Technology and Equipment 5 KP

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1. 5. Textiles designing 5 KP1. 6. Merchandising 2 KP1. 7. Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP1. 8. The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile

Materials2 KP

1. 9. Ornament 3 KP1. 10.Needlework technologies 3 KP1. 11.Dying and Finishing of Textile Materials 3 KP

Clothing Design and Technology 30 KP1. 1. Textile Physics 3 KP1. 2. Garment Composition 4 KP1. 3. Garment Pattern Making 3 KP1. 4. Clothing Technology and Equipment 5 KP1. 5. Garment designing 5 KP1. 6. Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP1. 7. Confection 2 KP1. 8. Merchandising (clothing) 2 KP1. 9. Image Designing 2 KP1. 10.Needlework technologies 3 KP1. 11.Fabric Structure and Analysis 3 KP

Leather Design and Technologies 30 KP1. 1. Textile Physics 3 KP1. 2. Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories 4 KP1. 3. Pattern Designing for Leather Products 3 KP1. 4. Leather Product Technology and Equipment 5 KP1. 5. Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories 5 KP1. 6. Basics of Fashion Science 3 KP1. 7. Image Designing 2 KP1. 8. Merchandising (leather) 2 KP1. 9. The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile

Materials2 KP

1. 10.Ornament 3 KP1. 11.Needlework technologies 2 KP1. 12. The Development of Designs from Nature Materials 3 KP

Woodwork Designing and Crafts Technologies 30 KP1. 1. Timber Structures 3 KP1. 2. Composition of Woodworks 4 KP1. 3. Woodwork Construction Designing 3 KP1. 4. Timberworks and Technology 5 KP1. 5. Woodwork Designing 5 KP1. 6. Merchandising (wood) 2 KP1. 7. Graphic analysis and visualization of objects 3 KP1. 8. The Planning of Work Process in Craftwork 2 KP1. 9. Wood Goods Finishing 3 KP1. 10.Ornament 3 KP

Ceramics Design and Technology 30 KP1. 1. Raw Materials of Ceramics 2 KP1. 2. Composition of Ceramic and Glass Wares 4 KP1. 3. Technology of Ceramic Materials and Articles 5 KP1. 4. Industrial Ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum 5 KP

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1. 5. Applied ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum 5 KP1. 6. Control of Quality and Certification of Ceramic Materials

and Products2 KP

1. 7. Technology of Glass Materials and Articles 2 KP1. 8. Decoration of Ceramic and Glass Wares 2 KP1. 9. Ethnography 3 KP1. 10.Ornament 3 KP

B.2. Language Studies3 KP

1. English Language Studies 3 KP2. German Language Studies 3KP3. French Language Studies 3 KP

D. PRACTICE 16 KPE. STATE ASSESMENT

Qualification work 8 KP

8KPTOTAL CREDITS 80 KP

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Appendice IX 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 19?? - 1981Candidate of Technical Sciences (Dr.tehn.sc.), (Moscow Textile Institute)

1977

Assistant (Riga Technical University) 1968-19??Production 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 Technology and Design

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

Education1995 Riga Technical University, Dr.sc.ing.,diplom B-D Nr.

0008261967- 1972 Latvia Agricultural Academy (LAA), ingeneer diplom Ю №

387300

Professional Experience: 1994 – 2006 Latvia Graft Camera, president1991 – 2006 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

Scientific publications of the last 5 years:

1. V.Kazaks. Latvian traditions in building houses from wood. Izd. Latvian wooden houses manufacturers. Riga 2005.

2. A.Resnis, V.Kazāks. Guļbūvju konstrukciju modernizācija. Starptautiskās konferences “Guļbūvju un koka konstrukciju būvniecība 2005” rakstu krājumā.

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3. J.Bička, V.Kazāks. Kārtās dalīta koksnes materiāla izmantošana koka mājokļu konstrukcijās. Starptautiskās konferences “Guļbūvju un koka konstrukciju būvniecība 2005” rakstu krājumā.

4. V.Kazāks. Koka mājokļu nākotne. Starptautiskās konferences “Guļbūvju un koka konstrukciju būvniecība 2005” rakstu krājumā Starptautiskās zinātniskās conferences rakstu krājumā. 2005.

5. V.Kazāks.Rūpnieciskās un amatnieciskās produkcijas atšķirības, 46. RTU International conference, 2006.

6. V.Kazāks. Development of a National Program for Identifying, Investigating and Preserving of “Endangered Handicrafts”. International conferences Construction History Society materials. Kembridzas University, Great Britan.

7. V.Kazāks. Amatizglītība amatniecībā. Izd. LAK literatūras apgāds, 2003.8. V.Kazaks. “Craft and Trades”, Baltic State 2000 Latvia. SIA “Redakcija”.

Skills:

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

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project

Professional improvement:2002 Italian, Germany Graft Cameras

Denmark Education Ministry1996 Germany Graft Cameras

Participation in conferences and seminars:2005 RTU, International conference “Guļbūvju un koka konstrukciju

būvniecība 2005”2003 LAA, farm ambiance, education, personality2001 Rēzekne.craft education in Euro future1999 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

Education

1970 – 1976 Latvia University, Master degree in Physics.

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Professional Experience

Since 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

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, 1983-1998 Associate Professor, since 1998

Courses: Pigments and Dyes Leather – Material Science Leather Chemistry

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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 membership:

Member of the Latvian Chemists Society Member of the Latvian Scientists Union 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.Sc. (1978), Assistant prof. (1984).

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

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lecturer (1974-1984),assistant prof. (since1984).

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 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 VITAE

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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.

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

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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, since1987 Director of the Institute of Polymer Materials, since 1994 Professor of Materials Science, since1998

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 works:

More than 400 published works, 2 monographs , 2 text-books

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

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home page: http://www.lza.lv/scientists/kalninsm.htm

CURRICULUM VITAE

Zommere GuntaSlokas 134 - 53, Riga, LV-1069

mob.ph. +371 26565463

Person data:

Identity No.: 120369 – 10515

Date of birth, place: 12.03.1969. Riga

Nationality: Latvian

Education: Since 2004.09. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and

Applied Chemistry ,Graduate student2002.- 2004 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: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

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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 VITAE

Belakova DanaMaskavas 423 - 36, Riga, LV-1063

mob.ph. +371 6356510

Person data:

Identity No.: 251272 - 11309

Date of birth, place: 25. 12. 1972. Cesis

Nationality: Latvian

Education:Since 2005.09. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied

Chemistry, Graduate student

2003.-2005 Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Masters Studies

1998.- 2003. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment Technology

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Degree: Designer Technologist1988.-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 1998. 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:

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Identity No.: 010639 - 11827

Nationality: LatvianDate of Birth: 1939. 01.06.

Education:

1992. 18.12. Dr.sc.ing., Dipl. H – 01V0000111976. 05.03. Candidate of Technical Sciences (Dr.Tehn.sc.),

Dipl.TH No. 0082391957 – 1961. Latvia Agricultural Academy, Woodworking Engineer

Technologist, Dipl.O Nr.146990

Professional Experience:

Since 1992. Furniture Factory “Gauja”, Furniture Finish Laboratory, Leader;

1963 – 1992. Furniture Factory “Gauja”, Engineer Technologist;

1961. - 1963. Riga 1-st Furniture Plant, Laboratory Leader.

Pedagogical work:

Since 1995. Latvia Agricultural University, Docent;

Since 2002. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Textile Materials Technology and Design, Docent

Basic research areas: New timber finish methods

Total publications: 15Languages

Latvian, Russian, German (with Dictionary)

Computer SkillMS Word, MS Excel

Curriculum VitaeJuris Kravalis, Dr.sc.ing.

Ph.50 24476, 7 942731e - mail: inst@silava.lv

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Person data

Identity No.: 230438-11025

Date of birth: 23. 04. 1938.Nationality: LatvianAdress Skolas 1b – 19, Ogre, LV-5001, LatviaMarital Status: Married

Education

1952.-1956. Ogre`s Forestry tehn. Acquired Forestry Technician Diplom.1956.-1961. Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working Engineer Technologist

Diplom.1963.-1964. Riga Polytechnic Institute, Certificate: Engeneer - Constructor.1970.-1973. Latvia`s Scientific Research Forestry Institute, Graduate Student.1975. Candidate of Technical Sciences (Dr.Tehn.sc.)1982. Senior Scientific Co-operator.1992. Degree: Dr. sc. ing.

Practical work

Since 1993. Latvia, Institute of Forestry Science “Silava”, premier researcher;1976.-1993.g. Latvia, Institute of Forestry Science “Silava”, Senior Research Contributor1973.-1976.g. Latvia`s Forestry Scientific Research Instiute, Constructor Group Leader ;1970.-1973. Latvia`s Forestry Scientific Research Instiute, Graduate student;1965.-1970. Latvia`s Forestry Scientific Research Instiute, Constructor Group Leader ;1964.-1965.g. Latvia`s Forestry Scientific Research Instiute, Senior Engeneer - Constructor.1961.-1964.g. Woodworking Combine “Milgravis”, headman, Technologist , Engeneer - Constructor.

Pedagogical work:

Since 1998 Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry , Textile Materials Technology & Design, lectorer;

1999.-2005. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry , Institute of Wood Chemistry, lectorer;

1977.-1986.g. Latvia, Interdisciplinary Qualification Heave Institute, Lectorer and Council member;

1972.-1986.g Latvia Forestry Ministry Qualification Heave “Courses Base”, lectorer

Professional and community work:

Since1998 Expert woodworking branch2002. Moscow International Scientific Conference “Turned-on Energy

Thermic Economical Technologies”, Laureate Diplom. 1974.-1991. SU Co-ordination Council about Sawmaterial`s Drying, Member.

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Basic research areas: Timber drying, energetics, antisepticSince 1992.g. Gravel LeaderSince 1999.g. TOP Leader

Total publications: 71, 15 Inventor`s Certificates

Languages

Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, English Computer Skill

MS Word, MS Excel

Curriculum Vitae

Juris EmsiņšDzelzavas iela 88 - 19, Riga LV-1082, Latvia

Ph. 7 584760, mob.9 103186

Person data:

Identity No.: 311036 - 10111

Nationality: Latvian

Education1955-1960 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Wood-working engineer

technologist

1944-1955 Lielvardes high school

Professional Experience: 1999 – 2004 Riga joinery school, Joinery instructional centre, methodist,

director1972 - 1999 Firm “Gauja”, department leader, director1963 - 1972 Furniture firm “Riga”, headmen, director1960 – 1963 Ogre`s region Combine, Woodwork Workshop Headmen

Further education 2003 Courses: ”Working defensive in Educational Institutions”;2002 Courses: “Control Build Materials and Build Ware Production

and Marketing Enterprises”;

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2000 Courses: “Educator and Scholar Collaboration Methods in Professional Educational Systems”;

1995 “Quality and its leading”;1977 “Prefabrication`s Economics, Organization and Projection”

Pedagogical work: Since 2005 Riga Technical University, prac. docent

2003 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lecturer1992 – 1996 Latvia Agricultural University, lecturer

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, German

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projec

Curriculum Vitae

Personal 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 ZIEMELEDate 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 TechnologyInstitute 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 categoryDepartment of Machines and Technology of the Light Industry,Riga Technical University

Post: Training instructorResponsibilities: training sewing operatorsDepartment of Machines and Technology of the Light Industry,Riga Technical UniversityPost: Lecturer;Responsibilities: to delivery lectures, to supervise laboratory work, course and diploma projects of students in the Sewing Technology,

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From 2003 to present

From 2002 to present

From July, 1997to present

Department of Design and Textile Technology Riga Technical UniversityPost: Lecturer;Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials Technology and Design,Department of Design and Textile Technology, lecturer;

“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

INGA BEIKULEProgresa str., 3a - 5, Riga, LV - 1067;

phone: 9667381, 7442185

Person dataIdentify code: 271165 - 11508Date of Birth, place: 27 .11. 1965, RigaNationality: Latvian

EDUCATION: Since 2005.09.Riga, RTU, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry;

Graduate student; 2002 - 2005Riga, RTU, 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: 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”;

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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 Vitae

Vicupe Gunta Platā iela 30 - 56

tel. 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 – 2006 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials Technologies and Design, lectorer

1992 – 2006 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 stylist1991 – 1997 Riga Fashion House, primary artistic1966 – 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, FrenchJapanExhibitions: “Textile art exhibitions”, “Applied Graphic art exhibitions” and others.

Publications:

1966 – 1992 Fashion Magazines- “Pastaiga”, “Riga modes”, “Mode bērniem”

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Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, German, Sweden

Curriculum Vitae

Vanaga Eleonora, Dr.sc.ing.

Lidonu str. 5-4, Riga LV-1055, Latvia,

ph. + 371 7464893, mob. 6310425

Person data:

Identity No.: 210538-10521

Date of birth, place: 21. 05. 38. Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

1966 – 1969 Moscow Textile Institute, graduate student1961 – 1966 Moscow Textile Institute, Ingeneer Tehnologist 1952 – 1956 Riga Field Industry tech.

Academic Degrees:1973 Candidate of Technical Sciences (Dr.tehn.sc.),

(Moscow Textile Institute). Dipl.МТН No.0943441993 Doctor Degree of engineering sciences (diploma

B-D No. 000687)

Adscititious Education1988 Computing and programming Course, RTU ;1983, 1972 Moscow Textile Institute, Qualification Heave

faculty;1975 – 1976 Moscow Technical Progress University,

Certificate Nr.2222.

Professional Experience:

1956 – 1961 Textile enterprise “Sarkana Tekstilniece”, headman

1966 Textile enterprise “Sarkana Tekstilniece”, Engineer Constructor

Pedagogical Working

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1989 – 2006 Riga Technical University, docent1971 – 1989 Riga Technical University, Senior Lecturer1970 – 1971 Riga Technical University, Assistant

Basic research areas:

1994 – 2005 New Structures Cotton Flax Yarn Production

Total publications: 23

Skills:Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, EnglishComputer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet

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 materials1992-1996 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 2002-2006 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.

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– 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 VitaeBrigita Puriņa

Riga, Unijas str. 74a -31 tel. mob.6 861065

Person data:

Identity No.: 300740 –10736

Date of birth, place: 30.07.1940., Riga, Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education:

1966 – 1969 Moscow Textile Institute, graduate student

1961 – 1966 Moscow Textile Institute, ingeneer technologist,

diplom X No. 411252

1947 – 1958 Riga High School No.19

Adscititious Education

1972 Moscow Textile Institute, Qualification Heavefaculty, Certificate No.130

1978 RPI Public University, Nature Protection Faculty,Certificate Nr.226

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Professional Experience:

1958 – 1961 Bolderaja Worsted Spinning-mill, Rīga1973 – 1991 RPI Research Co-operator

Pedagogical WorkingSince 2003 Riga Technical University, pract. docent1997- 2002 Riga Technical University, Lecturer1976 –1996 Riga Technical University, Senior Lecturer1970 – 1975 Riga Technical University, Assistant

Basic research areas:1991 – 2005 Reseach Textile Materials properties and Quality

1973 – 1990 Investigation of Fibres Relaxation Properties and Strenght at Pulsating Load

Total publications: 17

Skills:Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, GermanComputer skills: MS Word, Internet

Curriculum Vitae

Iltnere BarbaraPlatā iela 30 - 56mob.9 654 866

Person data:Date of birth: 1975.25.10., Riga

Identity No.: 251075-10547 Nationality: Latvian

Education:

1999 – 2004 Latvia Artistic Academy, master student 2005 Art Master Degree, diplom MDA No. 0133

1999 – 2001 Latvia Artistic Academy, artist qualification, artist diplom Nr. 000186

1995 - 1999 Latvia Artistic Academy, art bachelor degree, diplom Nr. 000003

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1990 – 1995 Riga School of Applied Arts, diplom O.T. Nr.042787

Professional expierency

2000 – 2005 Riga Technical University, lector2001 – 2004 Adazu art school, teacher1999 Magazine “Sieviete”, designer1994 – 1995 Baldone art school, teacher

Exhibitions: “Baltic Beauty 2001”, “Press days 2001”

Publications: Magazines- Laba, Spica avize, Una, Sieviete, Pastaiga, Riga modes.

Lanquages: Latvian, Russia, German

CURRICULUM VITAE

Anna KalnajaBlaumana Str.12.- 20, Riga, LV – 1011, Latvia

Ph.. 9699365

PERSON DATA:Date of Birth: 16.01.1965.Nationality: Latvian

EDUCATION:2002- 2006 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

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2000.- 2004 Workshop “Skroderis, proprietress 1984– 1987. Enterprise “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

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: 2

CURRICULUM VITAE

Person data: AUSMA VILUMSONEIdentity No: 120654-10958Address: 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 (since 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

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(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.

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.

A.Vilumsone, S.Deksne, I.Vilumsone. The Compozition and Ethnographical Motifs of Latvian Folk Costume in Contemporary Clothing. .// Proceedings of 2nd International ,Textile, Clothing & Design Conference.- Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2004. –p.597-603.

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.

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Curriculum Vitae

Rusko AkvilinaNicgales str. 31 - 61, Riga LV-1135, Latvia

Ph. 7 589581

Person data:

Identity No.: 090636 - 13076

Nationality: LatvianDate of birth: 1936. 09. 06.

Education1954-1959 Latvia Agricultural Academy, Woodworking engineer

Technologist, Diplom No. H - 936055

Professional Experience: Since 1993 Taskwork, Woodworking Enterprises Projection;

1969 – 1993 Projects` Department Leader Woodworking Ministry` CKTB, later P/A “Gauja”;

1962 – 1959 Latvia` National Economy Council , Project Department, Engineer - Technologist

Pedagogical Work:

Since 2001 Riga Technical University, Textile Material Technology and Design Institute, Lectorer

Since 2000 Latvia Agricultural University, Lectorer

Improvement of Professional Skill

1999 Latvia University, Municipality and Projects Scholastic Centre, Practical Projects` Leading Courses

Skills:

Lanquages: Latvian, Russian, German (with dictionary)

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Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel

Curriculum Vitae

Mitrevica AstridaLiepajas Str. 40 – 43, Riga LV-1002, Latvia

Ph. +371 7100689, 9 195498

Date of birth: 1953.08.04., Riga

Education:

2001 RPIVA, paed. master degree. Dipl. No. 0004881977 – 1982 Latvia Artistic Academy, textile artistic departament, decorative

art artistic, dipl. Nr. 356155 1968 – 1972 Riga School of Applied Arts, garment design and constructer

department, Diplom No.597698

Pedagogical Work1998 – 2006 Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials

Technologies and Design, lectorer1998 – 2002 B.Magele stylist school, lectorer2002 IZM PIC , lectorer1999 – 2000 Riga Joinery College, reader1993 – 1999 Purvciema Craft school, specialist fashion design

Professional Experience:2002 – 2006 IZM PIC, Head expert;1992 – 1993 Cinema “Gaisma”, Artist formalizer; 1984 – 1992 P/A “Rigas Audums”, fil.”Daile”, artistic – textiles designer;1986 – 1990 P/A “Dailrade” Textiles designer;

1979 – 1981 Dress designing courses head;

1972 – 1979 Riga Fashion House, artistic – designer.Further education 2005 Country Administration School. Course “EU projects leading”.

Certificate No. 413.2004 Country Administration School. Courses: “ Latvia incorporate

process to EU”, Certificate No. 366; “Public Relations”, Certificate No. 394.

2003 Country Administration School. Courses:”EU Ground Rules”, Certificate No. 1774;“EU Institutional and their collaboration with National Institutional”, Certificate No. 257;“EU Ambiance Politics”, Certificate No. 109; “EU Agricultural Politics”, Certificate No. 135

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2002 Latvia Quality Association. Course “Quality Leader in Public Sector”, Certificate No. 132.

EU projects Realization Since 2005 (3 Projects, consultant)

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

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Hobby: Trawellings

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

AGRITA KRIEVINAIdentify code: 251060 -10129

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 2005.09. Riga, RTU, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry; Graduate student 2002- 2005 Riga, RTU, 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 2002 Riga Technical University, assistant;1999 -2002 Riga Technical University, specialist;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;

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EDUCATION 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, 2004,2006.

Languages: Latvian, Russia, English, German

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, Latvia

Nationality: Latvian

Education1964- 1970 Latvia Agricultural Academy (LAA), engineer

diplom Ш № 344999

Professional Experience: 1970 – 1996 Wood-working technologist “Gauja”1961 – 1964 Woodworker “Gauja”

Pedagogical work:Since 2005 Riga Technical University, pract.docent1997 - 2004 Riga Technical University, lector1982 – 1992 Refresher institute, lector

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Basic research areas: Wood - working enterprises designing

Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, MS Project

Lanquages: Latvian – mother tongue, Russian, English

CURRICULUM VITAE

Arnis ResnisPERSONAL INFORMATION

Adress: Str. Kr. Barona 39/18, Riga LV – 1011Phone 6158445E-mail: arnis@sbprojekts

Nationality: LatvianChildren: 2

1. EDUCATION

2002 – 2005 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 Since 2004.feb.Since 2004

2000- 2003

RTU, MĶ faculty, TTD Institute assistantLtd “SB projekts”, project leader;RTU, faculty of Material science and Chemistry, professor group of Design and Textile Technologies, specialist of 1. category;

2003 - 2004 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

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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. PUBLICATION

2000, 2005 2

5. SKILLS

Software: 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 categoryLanguages: Latvian, Russian, English, German

2003.

Curriculum Vitae

Skaidra Deksne, mag.art.Staiceles l, k. 2, dzīv. 83, Riga, LV 1035

Tel. 7 583632

Person data

Passport - Lb 0738812;Identity No.- 311035 - 10719Nationality - Latvian

Education2003.g.- Latvian Artistic Academy, Art Master Degree, diplom No.000573.

Daugavpils University, pedagogy certificate 1971.g. – artistic scientist, diplom No. 345657, Latvian Artistic Academy 1954.g. – artist designer, diplom T No..556333, Riga School of Applied

Arts

Languages: Latvian, Russia, English

Pedagogical workSince 2005. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials

Technologies and Design, prac.docent. 2004. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials

Technologies and Design, lector 1994.- 2003. Latvian Artistic Academy, Fashion Design Department,

lector, leader

Professional Experience

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Style Designer - Consultant Protective Ministry.2001. Style Designer in National Costume centre "Sena

Klets".1997. - 1999. Style Designer in Firms "Karolat", "Hargla".1964. - 1992. Costumes artist “Rigas kinostudija”. 1961. - 1964. Artist Designer in Theatre “Daile”. 1955. - 1957. Riga School of Applied Arts, lector1954. - 1955. Designer – constructor in Atelier "Sadarbība".

Professional development :1998.g. - 1999. Garment design by Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

systems adoption in RTU Institute of Textile Materials Technologies and Design (with asoc.prof.A.Vilumsone)

1997. Latvian University, computer courses: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Word 7.0, Excel 7.0, CorelDRAW (7 programmes).

Since 1995. Latvian Film artist guild member. Since 1983. Latvian Cinematic Union Cobber.

Lecture`s coursesSince 2004. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile Materials

Technologies and Design:Basics of Dress Visual Art;Dress Collection designing for Bachelour Work;Practice in Fashion design Workroom

1993.- 2003. Prepare, read and improve lecture`s courses in Latvian Artistic Academy:Women`s garment designing;Men`s garment designing;Teaching about to dress in style;Visual plastic garment designing.

1997.- 2000. Prepare and Reader Lecture course:“Men`s Style design. Men`s style development in 19.-20.Centuries”

Public Activits:Since 2005. Fashion Show ,,Gatavs valkāšanai" organization in

RTUSince 2005. Fashion laboratory leader TV5 teleshow ,,Face control”.2003. Garment Collection ,,Mantojums" manufacture and

show consecrate Latvian Artistic Academy Fashion Design Department 10 year existence`s Fashion Show.

2000. Consultant in Board of Education 1996. Participation on competition “Mode. Art. Music” with

Dress “Dedication J.Rozental and his wife E.Forsele" 1994.-2003. Organization Fashion Show in Latvian Artistic

Academy.

Scientific publication2004. A.Vilumsone, S.Deksne, I.Vilumsone.

The Compozition and Ethnographical Motifs of Latvian Folk Costume in Contemporary Clothing. .// Proceedings of 2nd International ,Textile, Clothing & Design Conference.- Croatia, Dubrovnik, 2004. –p.597-603.

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Publications and Interviewees about Mode, Design and Stile.

Curriculum Vitae

Dagmara PribergaJurmala, Melluzi, Strazdu str. 4, LV-2008, Latvia

PERSON DATA

Identity No. 130946 – 11518Date of birth 1946.13. 09.

EDUCATION: Since 2005.01.09. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and

Applied Chemistry, TTDI Graduate student2003.-2005. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materials Science and

Applied Chemistry, Masters Studies1996.– 2000. Riga Technical University, Institute of Textile & Garment

Technology Qualification: Designer Technologist

1960.-1964. Rīga secondary school No.3.

Working Expierence

Since 2002. LR Ministry of Culture, Department of Folk Art, Reporter2000.-2002. Latvian Folk Art Centre, Expert of Visual and Applied ArtSince 1990. Culture Centre “Ritums”, Leader of Visual and Applied Art

Studio “Barbele”1986.-1990. Jurmala, Children`s Esthetic Education Centre, Handywork

Cicle Leader1978.-1986 Jurmala, Trade Centre, Pay Accountaint1970.-1978. Riga`s Typography, Tasksetter1966.-1970 Riga`s Primary Post, Pay Accountaint

Pedagogical Work

Since 1998. Riga Technical University, Lecturer

Other Expierence

2002. Education Centre of Latvia University. “Project Leading” Course, Certificate No.1736;Country Administration School. Courses:”EU Ground Rules”, Certificate;

2002 Country Administration School. Courses:”Preamble EUAuthority”, Certificate;

2002 “Temporal Meneger” Country Administration School Certificate;2000 Riga Technical University,Leader of Business Course,

Certificate;1999 Riga Technical University, Humanitarian Institute Pedagogical

Qualification. RTU Certificate;1995 Master Qualification of Lace Making, diplom No.408;

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1986 Master Qualification of Folk`s Applied Art , Cert. Nr.2790.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Word 7.0, Excel 7.0, CorelDRAW, Power Point

Cultural Activit`s Project Leading

2002.- 2003. XXIII Latvian Folk Songs Festival. Author and Leader of the Project ”Exhibition of National Applied and Visual Art” in Kipsala;

2002. Author and Leader of Conference “Latvian National Visual and Applied Arts - Situation, Probems, Salvations”;

2002. Coordinator of National Applied Arts in Porto ( Portugal) included in Program of “Days of Culture of Riga”;

2002. Coordinator of the Latvian Applied Arts and lector at the Conference at the International Project“Vest-Norden Arts and Crafts Exhibition”in Reykjavik (Iceland);

2001 Coordinator of Costumes and Fashion Show at Song and Dance Festival “Riga –800”;

2001 Coordinator of the Exhibition of National Applied Arts in Pskow (Russia) included in Program of “Days of Culture of Riga”;

2000. Exhibition of Autor-works “The Apparel”;1996. Exhibition of Autor-works “50”.

Publications

2003 Compiler of Ilustrative Album “Masters” and Author of Articles

about Latvian Applied Arts at the turn of centuries 20./21. Edited by Latvian Folk Art Centre.

2002., 2003. Compiler of the Methodical Publication by Latvian Folk Art Centre “Guidance for wearing of the Latvian National Costumes”. Vol.I and II.

1995., 1996. Methodical Rules Bobbin - Laces at Magazine “Sieviete” rokdarbu pielikumos

Valodu prasme: Latvian (native), Russian (very good), German

Interests: Traditional Culture

CURRICULUM VITAE

Andra Ulme

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Personal details: Date of birth – March 18, 1969. Place of birth - RigaPersonal ID No. - 180369-13107Marital status - married, 6 year old child.Address - Riga, P. Lejiņa str. 3-1Contacts - mob.: 9640005, e-mail: Andraulme@one.lv

Educational qualifications:

Since 2004.09. Riga Technical University, faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Doctoraut degree studies.2002 – 2004 - Riga Technical University, Master degree.

1991-1996- Latvian University, faculty of Education and Psychology, institute of Visual Art, Bachelor degree.

Work experience:

2000 – up to date SIA “Dzeltenā Roze”, director.

1999 - 2000 SIA “Unifleks”, project manager.1996 – 1999 SIA “Agri”, president,1994 – 1996 SIA “Antigone”, president,1990 – 1993 company “Laterra” chief artist,1987 – 1990 supermarket “Dole” chief artist , and other occasional projects.

1994 – 1995 – UK and Lithuanian joint adventure hotel “Villon”, author of hotel interior,

1993 -1994 – hotel complex “Izmailovo” (Moscow) top management offices interior co-author,

hotel “Riga”, author of interior design for apartment reconstruction.

Skills: Driver’s license since 1997. Computer literate - MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Corel DRAW, AutoCad and other programs.Izkopta eļlas un akvareļkrāsu gleznošanas tehnika, zīmēšana,Good skills in interior design projects.

Languages: Latvian - native, Russian - fluent, English – mediate level.Professional aerobics and fitness coach since 1992.

Training courses A lot of additional courses and seminars. See attached certificates.

Interests: Leisure time spending with family, traveling , engaged in sport activities, visiting different art related exhibitions and fairs.

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name, family Skaidrite REIHMANE

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name: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)

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

Qualification: Professor since 2003 Assoc. prof. 1998 - 2003 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

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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 - 2003 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, Riga, LATVIA

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

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

Appendice XII

1. The Contents of Study Courses

A1. Mathematics (1-1-0;I)

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Basic statistic concepts. Data collection and presentation (e.g., tables, charts, graphs). Frequency distributions (e.g., histograms, stem and leaf plot). Descriptive statistics (mode, median, amplitude, dispersion, Standard deviation). Random variables. Discrete. Continuous. Probabilitv distributions. Discrete (e.g., uniform, binomial). Continuous (e.g., normai, exponential). Sampling theory and distributions. Statistical inference. Estimation. Hypothesis testing. Regression and Correlation. Assumptions. Parameter estimations. Statistical measure. Statistical tests. Confidence intervāls. Time-Series Analvsis and Forecasting.

A2. Introduction to Materials Science (1-0-1, I)The role of materials in the supplying of an individual customer life requirements. 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.

A3. Material Chemistry (2-0-1; E)Chemical properties of textile fibres. Interaction of textile finishing technologies, raw material and product range. Bleaching, dying, printing, final finishing. 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.

A4. Information Technology ( 2-0-2; 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 5. Designing Strategies (1-0-1; D)Marketing conceptions and their role in effective identification of client needs, satification and profitability. Understanding of design roles and their interaction with other functionary regions.

A 6. The Ornaments and Composition (1-0-2; I) The Analysis of basic geometric forms. The methods of illusion creation of space and shading. Sketching objects from nature with ink pen. Complicate chair. Sketches of human figure.

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A 7. Introduction into Design Theory (0-0-2; D)Composition basics. Simple objects – basic geometric forms, their development

and iconographic meaning; characteristics, principles of construction – symmetry,

asymmetry, tectonic, shape joints, systems of organization. Rhythms used in

architecture.

A 8. Blueprint of Applied Designs (1-0-2; I) Selection of motifs for layout corresponding to its final usage (printing, painting). Images correspondence in relation to each other. Image processing. The techniques of image processing. Creation and object producing techniques. Design presentation in studio and through different mediums.

A 9. Collection Designing (1-2-0; E,D)Designing of merchandise. Analysis of material supply, evaluation of correpodence to the collection and mutual matching. Calculation of material and job costs. Product/service price. Price influencing factors. Methods for fast cost evaluation of a new or modificated products. Manufacturing (production, product) costs. Collection/product pricing strategies. Cost-volume-profit analysis, profit planning. Short term decision support methods for collection development and promotion, expelling from marketplace.

A 10. Workshop / Saloon and Enterprices Designing (2-0-0; D) Tasks of designing. Product range and production capacities. Choice of technology and equipment. Calculation of production line. Labor calculation. Direct and indirect material cost calculation. Production planning. Calculation of storehouses and other rooms. Territory planning. Fireproof.

COURSES OF RESTRICTIVE CHOICESpecialization

Textile Physics (2-0-2; E)Production of natural and chemical fibres, structural, geometrical, mechanical and physical properties, curling. Changes of geometrical, mechanical and physical properties in fabrics..Fabric Structure and Analysis (1-0-2; D) Fabric structure. Linear density of warp and weft yarns.. Calculatin of fabric setting parameters. Calculation of reed, shafts, lamels. Pattern draft. Fabric geometric dimensions, calculation of density, filling. Length of floats of different weaves. Fabric setting on the loom.

Garment Composition (0-0-2; I); 0-0-2; D)

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Scetching from nature, acquiring 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.Textiles Technology and Equipment 1-0-2; E), (1-0-1; 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.

Textiles Designing (1-0-1; D, I; 1-0-2; D)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.

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. Qality standards. Goods utility properties. Standartization of goods, quality validation methods, assesment of quality level. Defects of leather, metal, textile, wood products, quality standards, validation.

Basics of Fashion Science (2-0-2; E)The understanding of multidisciplinare aspects of fashion: managerial, social-economical, anthropological, social-psychological, market, aesthetical – contextual sistematic review. Investigation of fashion goods customers’ behaviour. Segmentation of fashion markets. Wardrobes. Systematisation of sortiment changes, magement of changes. Fashion marketing in manufactures, crafts and trade. Realisation of fashion research in collections.

The Technologies of Painting on Leather and Textile Materials (1-0-1;I) 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

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and modification techniques. Planning of colour solution and techniques. Presentation of design.

Needlework technologies (1-2-0; I)The techniques of embroidery, materials, technologies. Machine embroidery.Lace technologies and materials.

Ornament (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.

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

Clothing Technology and Equipment (1-0-2; E), (1-0-1;E; D)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.

Garment Designing (1-0-2; D, I), (1-0-2; 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.

Image Designing (1-0-1; I)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.

Composition of Leather Clothing and Accessories (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 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

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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”.Pattern Designing for Leather Products (1-0-2; D,)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; 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. Designing of Leatherwear and Accessories (1-0-3 D,I; 1-0-3 D)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.

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; D)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.

Designing of Timber Products (1-0-3; D, I; 1-0-3; D)

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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.

Timberworks and Technology (1-0-2; E) (1-0-1; 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.

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

Ethnography (1-0-3; I)The peculiarities of Latvian patterns and production techniques. Synthesis of symbols and motifs (signs) from basic elements. Border, all-over patterns and decorative compositions. Complectation of Latvian folk costumes, composition, patterns. Region peculiarities.

Image Designing (1-0-1; I)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.

The planning of Work Process in Craftwork (1-0-1; I)Craftsmen work space for designing . Cathegories 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.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.

Raw Materials of Ceramics (1-0-1; E)Classification of raw materiāls: plastic, flux, opening aģents. The meaning of various raw materiāls in the process of formation of ceramie body. Chemical,

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mineralogical and particle size composition. The resources of raw materiāls. The home raw materiāls and their characteristics. The raw materiāls for the glasses.

Applied ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum (1-0-1; I, D), (1-0-2; D)Gypsum properties. Accesories. Calculation. Turning of modeis, finishing. Taking off fonus. Multiplving. Industrial Ceramics. Modeling in Gypsum (1-0-1; I,D, (1-0-2; D)Plaster of gvpsum. Accesories. Turn, shape and cut out modei. Preparation of joint form for production.

Control of Quality and Certification of Ceramic Materials and Products (1-1-0; I) The stages of control of quality of ceramie materiāls and products. Standards of control and adecŗuacv these standards with the European standards. Methods of quality control. The main condition of certification, the duration of certificate.

Composition of ceramic and glass wares (0-0-2;I), (1-0-1;D)The sketch of the imagined composition for ceramics/glass material. The characteristic properties of these materiāls. Shaping of ceramies and/or glass article. The hightemperature strengthening process of ceramie and glass article..

Technology of Glass Materials and Articles (1-0-1; I)The development of glassmaking, the present time, further. The vitreous substance, the forming of glass, crystallization. The theory of glass framework. Compositions of glasses, the classification: quartz glass, silicate, phosphate, borate, borosilicate and other glasses. The properties of glasses: optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, methods of determination. Influence of chemical composition on properties. The optical, coloured, opaque glasses. Composition, raw materiāls, the melting process of glasses. The production of different kinds of glasses. The glass in different branches of technic and social life. The influence of environmental pollution on glass. The natūrai and artificial corrosion of glass.

Technology of Ceramic Materials and Articles (1-0-2; E), (1-0-1; E,D)Delimitation, definition, classification of ceramie materiāls and articles. Classical (European) and intensive technological process: output of masses, forming, drving, firing. Glazē, angobe, ceramie pigments, colours.

Decoration of Ceramic and Glass VVares (1-0-1; D)The kinds of the decoration for aeramics/glass material. The characteristics of colorating materiāls, it's preparing. The decoration by hand by using the instruments. The hightemperature strengthening process of colors.

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