Course Title: Integrate colour theory and design processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GRAP5390C
Course Title: Integrate colour theory and design processes
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
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
Robin Blood
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 0 |
Orientation |
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Week 1 |
Intro to colour / illust subject by class teacher |
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Week 2 |
Intro to Exercise 1 - Colour collage Part 1 Testing colours Testing and mixing colours (bring your paint and brushes) |
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Week 3 |
Exercise 1 continued - Colour collage Part 2 Colour Harmonies Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance |
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Week 4 |
Exercise 1 continued - Colour collage Part 2 Colour Harmonies Make swatches and create colour harmonies, get feedback and guidance Create collages and upload submission document to canvas |
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Week 5 |
Complete Colour collage / Intro to Assessment Task 1: Colour Postcards Part 2 Colour Harmonies Part 3 Collage |
Exercises in colour collage due |
Week 6 |
Intro to Assessment Task 1: Colour Postcards Take photographs of the neighbourhood MONDAY IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
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Week 7 |
Get approval for 3 photographs to begin illustrating, print images and create line drawings |
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Week 8 |
Create line drawings |
FEEDBACK REQUIRED TO PASS SUBJECT |
Week 9 |
Create ink washes Feedback on first combined illustration |
FEEDBACK REQUIRED TO PASS SUBJECT |
Week 10 |
Fill out submission document
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FEEDBACK REQUIRED TO PASS SUBJECT |
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EASTER HOLIDAY |
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Week 11 |
Task 1: Postcard assignment due Monday is a public holiday |
Assessment Task 1 DUE |
Week 12 |
Intro to Assessment 2: Vector Self Portrait Get self portrait photo approved Intro to exercises 1,2,3 |
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Week 13 |
Intro to Exercise 4 |
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Week 14 |
Work on exercises / vector self portrait |
Exercises 1, 2 and 3 due |
Week 15 |
Work on vector self portrait |
Exercise 4 due |
Week 16 |
Work on vector self portrait |
FEEDBACK REQUIRED TO PASS SUBJECT |
| Week 17 |
Fill in submission document and submit Task 2 assignment - Vector self portrait due |
Assessment Task 2 DUE ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE |
Week 18 |
Assessment week 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 6
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 17
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:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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 about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Credit Transfer 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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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