Course Title: Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: ARCH5239C
Course Title: Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sarah Palliser
Nominal Hours: 85
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
Decoration Studio 2
This course is clustered for delivery and assessment with MSFID4013 Design Residential Lighting (Colour and Light)
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with MSFID4021 Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine soft furnishing requirements, research and refine options and present a design solution to the client.
This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to develop a design solution.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces |
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Element: |
1. Assess colour requirements for the project |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Research colour schemes for interiors |
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Performance Criteria: |
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3. Explore colour schemes |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use colour wheels to mix and match alternative colour schemes to determine suitability of colours to a space 3.2 Explore the use of additive and subtractive colour mixing to inform colour selections 3.3 Explore and test colour systems and colour combinations and/or juxtapositions against the brief 3.4 Assess effect of light against the impact of colours being proposed for use 3.5 Assess visual perception of colours in accordance with the project brief 3.6 Match samples using colour mixing techniques 3.7 Evaluate colour effect perceptions by use of light to mix and throw coloured light onto surfaces 3.8 Ascertain contrast and harmony of colours through selection of colours in accordance with the project brief |
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4. Finalise and present colour scheme |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Choose final selection of colours based on exploration and key objectives of the project brief 4.2 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution using rendering media suited to the project 4.3 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 4.5 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback 4.6 Accurately document selection specifications |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.
On campus class activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• showroom visits
Teaching Schedule
week |
2. Session (On campus) |
Assessments/ Learning Activity W.I.P's |
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Introduction and overview of course (2Hours)
Lecture: Introduction Designing Colour Scheme
Other
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Introduce AT1 Knowledge |
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The Townhouse Project (1 hour) Introduce White brick - the Scenario |
Activity Introduce yourself |
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Colour Mixing Exercise template |
Activity Colour Mixing Exercise |
Lecture: The role of a designer/decorator |
Activity Client Profile |
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Lecture: 1 Neutral Paint colours (power point) Lecture: 2 Tonal chords & keys (in relation to colours (Power point) |
Activity template: Neutral paint colour exercise |
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The Project (1 hour) Introduce White brick - the Scenario |
Activity Interview the client |
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Lecture: 1 1. Colour Theorists 2 12 Major Colour groups Week 4 Evidence of Participation (This is the 12 Major Colour Groups) Evidence of engagement / participation |
WIP_01 12 Major colour Groups |
The Project (1 hour) |
WIP_02 Return Brief |
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Lecture: 1 Neutral Paint colours General & Reverse Rule White Brick Studio Logo |
Activity Template: |
The Project (1 hour) |
Activity Work flow |
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Additive and Subtractive colour mixing/Colour systems/Rendering Importance of light Design Colour Knowledge Questions discussions |
WIP_03 Changing Appearance of colour |
The Project (1 hour) |
Activity Over all concept Mind Map |
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Trend and Trend forecasting Design Colour AT1 Knowledge Questions discussion (part 2/2) Activity: Your Trend Forecasting (group work |
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The Project (1 hour) Concept design for the Townhouse |
Activity Concept image |
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Ensure all Activities, Questions and ColourTools Process folio AT1 deadlinel |
AT1 Knowledge due
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Finding colour scheme inspiration. Creating mood boards/mind mapping |
Activity Mood bards |
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The Project (1 hour) Your Colour Palette for the The Town House Project |
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| MID SEMESTER BREAK 7th April - 16th April (7th April - Good Friday + 10th April - Easter Monday) | ||
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The Project
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The Project Checkpoint #1: AT2 Assessment Task_Design Colour Schemes for Interior & Exterior Spaces Activity: Natural light analysis
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Activity Lighting Sketches and images |
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The Project
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Activity Complete 1 x Data sheet in Indesign |
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The Project
Lighting
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WIP_04 - WBS product sheets (Lighting) 6 x Data sheets + Manufacturing Data sheets |
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The Project Overview clarification Tips on Public Speaking How to record over your PPT Studio time working on project – one to one sessions |
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The Project Reviews |
AT2 Product Due |
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The Project Presentation and submissions |
AT3 Presentation Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
he University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course.
Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include tasks and projects.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
This unit is clustered with:
MSFID4013 - Design residential interior lighting
AT1 Knowledge - Due week 8
AT2 Product - Due week 15
AT3 Presentation - Due week 16
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment Matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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