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Colour Studio (FINA20038)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This studio subject assists students to develop an understanding of the optical, perceptual and expressive possibilities of the use of colour in the design process, and through studio exercises to develop sensibility and experience in the manipulations and pictorial uses of colour elements. Supported by customised feedback and individual tuition, students will be inspired to develop considered conceptual approaches to using colour in their practical work through a range of colour theories and cultural influences from contemporary art and design history. The students will undertake a series of studio exercises that build competence in a range of mediums including paint, printing materials and through electronic colour spectrums. Students will work hands on in the studio and in the computer lab during contact hours and independently, in the completion of critical and informed design possibilities through a series of studio-based projects.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should be able to:
- Understand key theories of design, sustainable design and other approaches to the contemporary design profession, with an emphasis on histories of colour usage and properties
- Understand developments of art and design, from a broadly cross-cultural perspective to specific uses of colour
- Demonstrate an understanding of colour and its properties, and integrate this knowledge into design propositions in a studio setting
- Understand the physical, social, cultural, historical uses of colour, and its importance in design outputs
- Work with a range of design studio methods relevant to the specifics of a brief
Generic skills
- An ability to undertake critical analysis
- An ability to work with design precedents
- An ability to work with different design methodologies
- An understanding of challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century
- An understanding of their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA10040 | Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
ARCH10001 | Foundations of Design: Representation |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
FINA10026 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FINA10032 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual presentation of 5 minutes duration followed by written submission (500 words)
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 15% |
Group presentation of a team-based design commission, developed by students to a specified brief, including research, a development folio and essay, equivalent to 1500 words
| Mid semester | 35% |
Visual design portfolio, equivalent to 2000 words
| End of semester | 50% |
Additional details
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Amanda Morgan Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 1 March 2024