The course "Drawing and Composition" is an integral part of the preparation of students in drawing and basic theory of composition. The course includes lectures on art history and exercises aimed to present elements of the landscape. Lectures provide basic knowledge about the specifics of styles in architecture and fine arts and regularities in their evolutions. Theory of styles is studied by all professionals with a creative focus, to expand their outlook and artistic potential. The exercises aim to teach students to the basics of lighting and shading of building volumes with the principles of natural lighting and perspective. Tasks include the basic skills of stylization, abstract-geometric and ornamental composition whose manifestations are obvious in the design and implementation of parks and gardens from antiquity to the present day.