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Colour Studio (GDES20002)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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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.

Materials and Software
Adobe CC is required software for this subject. Please note that Adobe CC software is available in the labs on campus for all Breadth and Graphic Design students.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students 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

On completing this subject students will demonstrate:

  • 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

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARCH10001 Foundations of Design: Representation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FINA10026 Critical and Theoretical Studies 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FINA10032 Critical and Theoretical Studies 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GDES10001 Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

FINA10040 Graphic Design Studio 1: Image and Text

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Project 1 Folio consisting of colour exercises, draft poster, and resolved A1 poster.

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

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 1275%
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 teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorAnna Hoyle
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio class per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Anna Hoyle: anna.hoyle@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 11 April 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    Materials and Software
    Adobe CC is required software for this subject. Please note that Adobe CC software is available in the labs on campus for all Breadth and Graphic Design students.

  • 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