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Colour Studio (GDES20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact 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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ARCH10001 | Foundations of Design: Representation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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 |
Successful completion of one of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GDES10001 | Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FINA10040 | Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text | No longer available |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project 1 Folio consisting of colour exercises, draft poster, and resolved A1 poster. (1000 words equivalent)
| Mid semester | 25% |
Project 2 Final folio consisting of a self-directed colour project responding to a brief, and reflective essay of 500 words. (3000 words equivalent)
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Narelle Desmond Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 1 x 3-hour studio class each week of semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024