Course Title: Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: ARCH5206C

Course Title: Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email:design.ve@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Accelerated Program Co-ordinator- Jenni Woods  jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au

Teacher: Lindsey Glover - lindsey.glover@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:	MSFID4001 Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
Element:	Research colour schemes for interior decoration
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Colour psychology is researched and analysed in accordance with the needs of the project 2.2 Impact of colours upon an interior space are researched and information compiled 2.3 Additive and subtractive colour mixing is researched for interior decoration applications 2.4 Cultural and historical influences on colour use are examined
Element:	Assess colour requirements for the project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to identify colour requirements 1.2 Parameters for the colour application are assessed and confirmed 1.3 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.4 Communication with oth ers is established and maintained 1.5 Applicable work health a organisational requireme analysing and applying c nd safety (WHS), legislative and nts relevant to researching, olours are verified and complied with
Element:	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 3.2 Colour systems and colour combinations are explored for interior design application 3.3 Relationship of colours juxtaposed are assessed for their suitability in the space and proportions 3.4 Effect of light is assessed against the impact of colours being proposed for use in certain spaces 3.5 Coordination and visual perception of colours is assessed in accordance with the project brief 3.6 A range of colour mixing techniques are used to match samples 3.7 Light sources are used to mix and throw coloured light onto a range of coloured surfaces to evaluate and record colour effect perceptions 3.8 Contrast and harmony of colours are ascertained through selection of colours in accordance with the project brief
Element:	Present colour scheme
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Final selection of colours is compiled and verified based on the research and analysis and presented to the client 4.2 Presentation of the colour information is made to the client and specifications recorded 4.3 A range of rendering media is used to present colour schemes 4.4 Colour application is critiqued to assess the effectiveness of the project brief to meet client needs

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

 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 library assignments.  

 

Teaching Schedule

 Apply colour for interiors is a clustered unit with Assess and recommend lighting

Lecture & Tutorial Delivery	CONTENT	Self-directed learning (SDL) COLOUR	ELEMENTS COLOUR	ASSESSMENT DUE
Week 2 Lecture	Introduction to Colour  Course guide  Activities & processes  Task 1 & 2 assessments	Students are required to undertake a minimum of 2 hours self directed learning a week	1.1  to 1.5    2.4    3.2	Task  - Colour visual diary progressive presentation - due week 5 Hand-in Colour visual diary Due week 16
Week 3 Lecture	On line blackboard blog - Colour video  Foundation colour exploration	Start planning approach to visual diary	2.1 to 2.4    3.2
Week 4 Lecture	On line blackboard blog - Colour video  Foundation colour exploration	Start exploration for Colour visual dairy	3.1   3.2
Week 5 Lecture	On line blackboard blog - Colour video  Foundation colour exploration	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	3.1  to 3.3   3.6   3.8	TASK   Colour visual diary Progressive presentation
Week 6 Lecture	On line blackboard blog  Colour intro to major project TASK 2  Client Presentation	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	3.1  to  3.3	TASK 2 assessment Colour major project - Client Presentation due week 16
Week 7 Lecture	Foundation colour exploration	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	3.1  to  3.3  4.1  to  4.4
Week 8 Lecture Tutorial	Guest lecturer  Colour exploration for interior design	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	1.4 2.2 3.2 3.4 3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 9 Lecture Tutorial	Colour exploration for interior design	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 10 Lecture Tutorial	Guest lecturer  Colour exploration for interior design	Continue exploration for Colour visual dairy	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 11 Lecture Tutorial	Colour exploration for Task 2  Major project	Continue major project	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 12 Lecture Tutorial	Colour exploration for Task 2  Major project	Continue major project	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 13 Lecture Tutorial	Colour exploration for Task 2  Major project	Continue major project	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 14 Lecture Tutorial	Colour revision & project feedback	Apply feedback	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 15 Lecture Tutorial	Colour revision & project feedback	Apply feedback	1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8  4.1 to 4.3
Week 16 Tutorial	Hand-in TASK 1 & 2 - Colour visual diary & major  project - Client Presentation			Due this week TASK 1 & 2

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Library colour resources
AV presentations
Materials resource room

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 are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information

The university Library has extensive resources for Interior Design Students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your
studies http://rmit.libguides.com/interior decoration.
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

 • 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

ARCH 5164C Research,analyse and apply colour for interior spaces is a clustered unit and delivered with ARCH 5173C Assess and recommend lighting

TASK 1
COLOUR VISUAL DIARY
Record colour exploration & analysis in an on line blog and into an A4 ring binder

TASK 2
MAJOR PROJECT - CLIENT PRESENTATION 
The application of colour theories explored and experienced through colour exercises into A4 ring binder - to an interior scenario

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with quality indicators that relate 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

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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Student Progress :
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