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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

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 - Michele Meister
michele.meister@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:

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 others is established and maintained

 

1.5 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching, analysing and applying colours 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

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


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

ARCH5206C Apply colour for interiors MSFID4001  is a clustered unit with

ARCH5217C Assess and recommend lighting MSFID4008

Tutorial
Delivery		 CONTENT

  Self-directed learning (SDL)

  COLOUR

 ELEMENTS COLOUR ASSESSMENT DUE
 Week 2

  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 process journal
progressive assessment - due week 5
Hand-in Colour process journal
Due week 17
 Week 3

 On line google community - Colour video
 Foundation colour exploration

  Start planning approach
to process journal		  2.1 to 2.4    3.2  
 Week 4

  On line google community - Colour video
 Foundation colour exploration		  Start exploration for Colour process journal  3.1   3.2  
 Week 5

  On line google community - Colour video
 Foundation colour exploration		  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  3.1  to 3.3   3.6   3.8  TASK   Colour process journal
Progressive assessment
 Week 6

  On line google community
 Colour introduction to major project TASK 2
 Client Presentation		  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  3.1  to  3.3  TASK 2 assessment Colour major
project - Client Presentation due week 17
 Week 7

Foundation colour exploration or excursion  

  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  3.1  to  3.3
 4.1  to  4.4  		  
 Week 8

 Colour exploration for interior design  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  1.4 2.2 3.2 3.4 3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week 9

  Colour exploration for interior design  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week  10

  Guest lecturer or excursion
 Colour exploration for interior design		  Continue exploration for Colour process journal  1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week  11

  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

  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

  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

  Colour exploration for Task 2
 Major project 
 		  Apply feedback  1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week  15 Colour exploration for Task 2
 Major project 
 		  Apply feedback 1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week  16  Colour revision & project feedback  Apply feedback 1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  
 Week  17

  Hand-in TASK 1 & 2 - Colour process journal  & major project - Client Presentation  Apply feedback  1.4   2.2   3.2   3.4   3.8
 4.1 to 4.3		  Due this week TASK 1 & 2
 Week  18

 Hand back TASK 1 & 2 - Colour process journal & major
 project with face to face feedback

  Apply feedback      

 


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 5206C Research,analyse and apply colour for interior spaces is a clustered unit and delivered with ARCH 5217C Assess and recommend lighting

TASK 1
COLOUR PROCESS JOURNAL
Record colour exploration & analysis in a google site 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

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.

Student Feedback: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback

Student Progress :
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactivestrategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 (unresolved); more information on academic progress can be found here: 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

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