Course Title: Explore the use of colour
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: GRAP5302C
Course Title: Explore the use of colour
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Ben Mastwyk
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819
Course Contact Email: ben.mastwyk@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour |
Element: |
1. Source information on colour and colour theory
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Test different colours and colour combinations through experimentation 2.2. Use own ideas as a way of testing, challenging or confirming colour theory 2.3. Ensure safe use of materials , tools and equipment during experimentation with colour |
Element: |
2. Experiment with colour
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify and access sources of information on colour and colour theory 1.2. Evaluate and collate information to build a knowledge of colour and its application in different contexts |
Element: |
3. Communicate concepts and ideas through use of colour |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Investigate how colour might be used to communicate a particular idea or concept 3.2. Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the idea or concept 3.3. Apply colour in a way that communicates the concept or idea based on own knowledge of colour and colour theory 3.4. Review and reflect on own use of colour and what it communicates 3.5. Seek and obtain feedback from others about the way colour has been used and its success in communicating the concept or idea 3.6. Present and store work any samples in a way which takes account of the need for professional presentation and potential relevance for future work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Part 1. Colour Tests
Complete online colour tests. Be sure to save or screenshot results as evidence.
Part 2. Colour Theory Resource File
Create a resource file of colour reference tools to refer to for design projects including colour types, colour relationships, colour meanings and colour names
Part 3. Chosen Colour Mood Board
1 board exploring the use of a chosen colour. Include information on colour use and meaning.
Part 4. Colour Relationships
Find and photograph 3 examples for each of the 6 colour relationships (Monochromatic, Complementary, Split Complementary, Double Complementary, Analogous, Triad). Caption the images with the colour names and meanings.
Teaching Schedule
1
TASK 1: CREATE SUBMISSION FOLDER IN GOOGLE DRIVE
Demo: Google Drive - Download App
Connect to “Remind” app for teacher contact
TASK 2: Product Poster Intro (Due Week 3)
TASK 3: Vinyl Bomb Intro(Due Week 5)
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Demo: Adobe Illustrator Intro
Create arrange & modify shapes, create colour schemes from found images, create point type
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Exercise: Vector Name
Create your name by creating and arranging vector shape
Bring A4 Vinyl Bomb illustration (hand drawing) for review NEXT WEEK. Nature theme.
Must be black on white, solid fills, lines no thicker than 1mm
Add picture to Google Account
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2
Vinyl Bomb illustration review
Demo: Adobe Illustrator cont...
Clipping Masks, Image trace, eraser, blob brush,
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Create Product Poster in Adobe Illustrator
Use type, vector shapes and image trace silhouettes.
Watch photography video
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Fix Vinyl Bomb illustration for next week
3
Demo: Scanning & printing
Demo using Google Drive app to get photos to computer
Scan / photograph artwork and convert to vector
Prep art for vinyl cutting & submit via google drive
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TASK 2 DUE: Finish, print & submit Product Poster
4
TODAY’S CLASS IN VINYL ROOM
Vinyl cutting demonstration inc safely removing vinyl
Cut and apply vinyl. Photograph and add to Google drive for inclusion in folio
Bring VMP images NEXT WEEK
Complete online Colour Test. Save results and submit to submission folder
5
Demo: InDesign
TASK 4 MAJOR ASSESSMENT: Create Stage 1 Folio
Create InDesign document to folio specifications. Produce rough layout including cover, contents, sections headings, dummy images and captions. Explain Creating and applying Paragraph styles
Export small file size PDFs for electronic submission
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Look at link management.
Research Magazine layout on issuu.com, Behance and other sources. Save links for reference in class
6
InDesign Continued: Master pages etc
Talk about branding
Develop Visual Identity & Style for Stage 1 Folio
Create Mood board in Illustrator
Mini Visual Identity. Consider type, colour, logo etc
Continue to research visual identity
7
Continue identity development
Apply visual id to Folio?
TASK 5: Colour Report
Introduce colour report to be completed over break
EASTER BREAK
Complete Colour Report & Tests
8
TASK 6: Eames Cards (Aligns with VMP Brief 15)
Gather High Res images and layout on pages for printing
Review Colour Report & Tests
9
Assemble Colour Report in InDesign
10
Folio / Visual Identity
11
Folio / Visual Identity
Intro to Photoshop
12
TASK 7: Large format poster brief (Aligns with VMP Brief 13 “This Is Me”)
13
Develop Large Format Poster
14
Print Large format posters
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Demo: Photoshop Editing
Retouch and colour correct images for 2D Folio
15
Review & Print Stage 1 Folio
Print, Bind, Trim (optional) for submission
Package and archive InDesign File
16
Submit Stage 1 Folio
inc Product Poster, Vinyl Bomb, Eames Cards, Colour Report
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks are:
Exercises and one major project
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Part 1. Colour Tests
Complete online colour tests. Be sure to save or screenshot results as evidence.
Part 2. Colour Theory Resource File
Create a resource file of colour reference tools to refer to for design projects including colour types, colour relationships, colour meanings and colour names
Part 3. Chosen Colour Mood Board
1 board exploring the use of a chosen colour. Include information on colour use and meaning.
Part 4. Colour Relationships
Find and photograph 3 examples for each of the 6 colour relationships (Monochromatic, Complementary, Split Complementary, Double Complementary, Analogous, Triad). Caption the images with the colour names and meanings.
Assessment Matrix
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.
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:
Use the following link to access the Student feedback (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/studentfeedback)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning
potential. Use the following link to access the Student progress policy (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress) webpage
Cover Sheet or Submission Declaration
You must complete a cover sheet or submission declaration (on Blackboard) for all work. By doing this you are acknowledging that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Use the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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.
Use the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qa5rg0fg3y5l1)
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 (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)
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 overall grade for each assessment task.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academicintegrity)
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