Course Title: Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: ARCH5239C
Course Title: Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teaching staff
Karen Tan karen.tan@rmit.edu.au
Carol Batchelor carol.batchelor@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 85
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
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess colour requirements, research and experiment with different colour options and create preferred colour schemes for presentation to the client. This unit applies to interior decorators and designers. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces |
Element: |
1. Assess colour requirements for the project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Identify and assess the space, its light and continuing colours for impact on potential solutions 1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
Element: |
2. Research colour schemes for interiors |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research and analyse colour psychology in accordance with the needs of the project 2.2 Research and analyse cultural and historical influences on colour to inform the needs of the project 2.3 Research and compile information on the impact of specific colours on the interior space |
Element: |
3. Explore colour schemes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use colour wheels to mix and match alternative colour schemes to determine suitability of colours to a space 3.2 Explore the use of additive and subtractive colour mixing to inform colour selections 3.3 Explore and test colour systems and colour combinations and/or juxtapositions against the brief 3.4 Assess effect of light against the impact of colours being proposed for use 3.5 Assess visual perception of colours in accordance with the project brief 3.6 Match samples using colour mixing techniques 3.7 Evaluate colour effect perceptions by use of light to mix and throw coloured light onto surfaces 3.8 Ascertain contrast and harmony of colours through selection of colours in accordance with the project brief |
Element: |
4. Finalise and present colour scheme |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Choose final selection of colours based on exploration and key objectives of the project brief 4.2 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution using rendering media suited to the project 4.3 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 4.5 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback 4.6 Accurately document selection specifications |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements of this unit for learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
This unit is co-delivered with ARCH5250C Prepare materials boards for client presentation
Week |
Session Colour and Prepare Materials Board |
1 |
Introduction and overview of course and brief overview of all tasks. What is colour? |
2 |
Colour tint, tone, temperature and chroma Colour psychology |
3 |
Tonal chords and keys. Neutrals |
4 |
The 12 major colour groups |
5 |
Generic and Reverse colour proportion |
6 |
Additive and Subtractive colour mixing and colour systems Briefing task 1 (Quiz colour) |
7 |
The Colour Design Process and trend forecasting Briefing task 2 (colour) |
8 |
Working with a client brief. Task 1 (quiz) due |
Mid Semester Break | |
9 |
Creating a master palette |
10 |
Colour schemes for project. briefing task 2 and 3 (PMB) |
11 |
The importance of light in colour scheme development |
12 |
Interior Colour Schemes |
13 |
Briefing task 1 quiz (PMB) – Studio time (one to one sessions) |
14 |
Studio time working on project – one to one sessions |
15 |
Refining boards and presentation techniques _ recording oral presentation |
16 |
Presentation and submissions Task 1 and task 2 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies (http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is project based.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 quiz due week 8
AT2 Presentation boards due week 16
Assessment
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment;
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-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 be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
IT orientation
It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
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