Course Title: Integrate colour theory and design processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: GRAP5390C
Course Title: Integrate colour theory and design processes
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kathy Holowko
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None required.
Course Description
In this course there will be an introduction to colour theory, and you will explore ways to integrate colour theory and design processes into your two-dimensional or three-dimensional design work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD401 Integrate colour theory and design processes |
Element: |
1 Research information on colour theory and design processes |
Performance Criteria: |
■■ Identify and access relevant sources of information on colour theory and design processes ■■Research historical and contemporary approaches to colour and design in the context of a work project ■■Evaluate information with consideration of how colour and design issues may be integrated into the design process ■■Consider intellectual property and other legislative requirements relevnt to design processes |
Element: |
2 Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Experiment with selected materials, tools and equipment to determine new ways in which colour theory and design processes may be integrated ■■Explore and develop new ideas through a process of experimentation ■■Achieve solutions by working with the elements and principles of design and different aspects of colour |
Element: |
3 Evaluate design work |
Performance Criteria: |
■■Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating concepts ■■ Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development ■■Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In-session activities will include:
• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• review and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out-of-session activities will include:
• independent project based work
• online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• studio practice
• review and revision
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as VART6407 - Develop and refine illustrative work - CUAILL401. The following timeline contains activities for both courses.
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Course Schedule: | ||
WEEK |
SESSION DESCRIPTION |
ASSESSMENT |
Week 1 |
Orientation and welcome - - Illust/Colour subject outline |
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Week 2 |
Video intro by class teacher Intro to Exercise 1 - Colour collage - Part 1 Testing colours (Online video class only- no live teaching)
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Week 3 |
Intro to project - Colour collage - Part 2 Colour Harmonies Testing and mixing colours |
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Week 4 |
On campus Colour collage - Part 2 Colour Harmonies Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance |
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Week 5 |
On campus Colour collage - Part 2 Colour Harmonies / Part 3 Collage Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance Create collages and upload submission document to canvas |
Exercises in colour due |
Week 6 |
Intro to Assessment Task 1: Colour Postcards Take photographs of the neighbourhood (Please note: Monday is a public holiday but online tutorial will be available) |
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Week 7 |
Get approval for 3 photographs to begin illustrating, print Create line drawings |
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Week 8 |
Create line drawings (On campus learning possible - to be confirmed) |
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Week 9 |
Create ink washes (On campus learning possible - to be confirmed) |
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BREAK NO CLASS Continue with line drawings and ink washes |
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Week 10 |
Feedback on first combined illustration by today |
Compulsory feedback session |
Week 11 |
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Assessment Task 1 DUE |
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Week 12
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Intro to Assessment 2: Vector Self Portrait Get self portrait photo approved Complete exercises 1,2,3 |
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Week 13 |
Exercise 4 |
Exercises 1, 2 and 3 due |
Week 14 |
Work on vector self portrait |
Exercise 4 due |
Week 15 |
Work on vector self portrait (Online video class only- no live teaching) |
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Week 16 |
Work on vector self portrait (Online video class only- no live teaching) |
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Week 17 |
Get feedback on vector self portrait Work on colour variations of portrait |
Compulsory feedback session |
| Week 18 | Vector self portrait assignment due | Assessment Task 2 DUE |
Week 19 |
Assessment of assignments by teacher / NO CLASS |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
References
Josef Albers, Interaction of Colour.
(Swanston Library Restricted collection. RARE 752A332.iJ)
Johannes Itten The art of color : the subjective experience and objective rationale of color
David Hornung. Colour: A workshop for Artists and Designers
Ludwig Wittgenstein. Remarks on Colour
Munsell’s Colour Tree (Reserved in Brunswick Library)
Colour wheels available from staff room.
Other resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are: Colour exercises and projects.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This course has 2 x Assessment Tasks. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Project 1 Colour Collage - Due week 5
Assessment Task 1 - Illustrated Postcards
Task 1 Produce a layout of reference photos in InDesign
Task 2 Generate drawings of subjects from photo shoot.
Task 3 Create and digitally colourise wet media marks
Task 4 Combine line and colour elements to compose illustration
Due week 11
Assessment Task 2 - Vector self portrait
Task 1 Pen tool exercise
Task 2 Pen tool exercise
Task 3 Vector exercise. Copy given image using vector tools.
Due week 18
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
This course is assessed for competency. At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves session based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.Information regarding the eSubmission process
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Credit Transfers and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process
that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC).
RCC applies only if you have previously demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course
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