Course Title: Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: ARCH5164C
Course Title: Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lindsey Glover - lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Kris Piggford - kris.piggford@rmit.edu.au
Maddie Granata - maddie.granada@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 specifies the outcomes required to research, analyse and apply colour for interior decoration projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID4001A Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces |
Element: |
1. Assess colour requirements for the project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to identify colour requirements |
Element: |
2. Research colour schemes for interior decoration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Colour psychology is researched and analysed in accordance with the needs of the project |
Element: |
3. Explore colour schemes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Colour wheels are used to mix and match alternative colour schemes in assisting with suitability of colours to a space |
Element: |
4. Present colour scheme |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Final selection of colours is compiled and verified |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for experimentation and application of colour in interior decoration projects in order to achieve desired effects.
The unit includes coverage of employability skills in problem solving, planning and organising and initiative and enterprise in order to use and experiment with colour to achieve desired decoration effects. Communication skills are required to interpret the effects of colour on design and communicate colour concepts using design tools such as colour wheels and formulas. Self management and learning skills are used to evaluate and review colour development and selection processes.
Details of Learning Activities
In Class Activities will include:
• Lectures & project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Self-Directed Learning - Some activities will include a self-directed learning approach; self-directed learning refers to organised activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students that are supervised by a teacher. This may include workplace research, library assignments. Field trips and work placements.
Teaching Schedule
For Weekly Outline of Teaching Schedule and Course Outline, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder.
Apply colour for interiors is a clustered unit with Assess and recommend lighting
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library colour resources
AV presentations
Materials resource room
Overview of Assessment
• Effectively research, analyse and apply colours to provide the client with cost effective options which meet the project brief requirements for a minimum of two projects
• Visually present colour schemes to illustrate how ideas meet overall project requirements
• Effectively apply design elements and principles to researching, analysing and applying colours
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for researching, analysing and applying colours
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Assessment Tasks
Apply colour for interiors is a clustered unit with Assess and recommend lighting
Task 1: Visual Diary Colour Exercises
A series of sequencially delivered gouache colour exercises that cover Foundation colour & the more sophisticated approach to colour required by decorators
Task 2: Residential Project
Application of colour theories experienced through the painted colour exercises to an interior scenario
Linked to Assess and recommend lighting for colour and lighting in living and wet areas
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 quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Assessment Matrix
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
CHD | Competent with High Distinction |
CDI | Competent with Distinction |
CC | Competent with Credit |
CAG | Competency Achieved – Graded |
NYC | Not Yet Competent |
DNS | Did Not Submit for Assessment |
For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress:
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
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