DESN70026
Colour and Application		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Visual Design Interior Decorat, Visual Design Introductory
Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190506_01
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a Sheridan College course that is offered through Sheridan CAPS. Students who register for the course through Sheridan will receive credit from Sheridan College only. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com. Students taking this course will need reliable access to the internet, computer skills in Microsoft office are strongly recommended, as well as the self- discipline to study online. Students can expect to spend an additional three hours per week for online activities such as postings, discussions, and homework.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are introduced to one of the most influential elements of design, through the use of colour and its application. Students study the principles of colour in relation to psychology and design communications and learn how this theory relates to physical space and the world around them. From an historical period of colour trends, to interior space, pop culture and political influences, colour is studied from a practical world perspective. Students participate in a variety of online activities, such as preparing and submitting module-related assignments, online assessments and practical theory-related online activities.

Program Context

 
Visual Design Interior Decorat Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
This is a compulsory course in the Visual Design - Interior Decorating Program, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply colour theory to all aspects of the arts, including visual arts, design, history and technology. This course is offered through the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Visual Design Introductory Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to create a variety of digital presentations using colour theory, colour schemes in popular culture and interior environments.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Describe how colour can influence an individual's response to the world in which they live.
  2. Prepare professional presentations to communicate information about colour and colour theory terminology.
  3. Explain the effects of colour contrasts and harmonies in art and photography, as it relates to interior space and creating effective colour schemes.
  4. Identify the characteristics of colour including hue, value and saturation to achieve balance and interest in a residential environment.
  5. Create optical illusions and spatial effects using the properties of colour.
  6. Communicate visually the relevance of culture, climate, pop culture and politics to colour and colour trends.
  7. Create a colour scheme to provide an intentional mood.
  8. Brand a company, using colour in a two dimensional graphic environment.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Online assessments (3)30.0%
 Applied Assignments (3)50.0%
 Online Exercises (5)20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  Both required for PLAR.
  • Portfolio
    Notes:  Both required for PLAR.
  • Other
    Notes:  This course is delivered through OntarioLearn at ontariolearn.com and is hosted by (Sheridan College) SH-DESN70026.
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalOtherComputer Skills in Microsoft Office strongly recommended.

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Online Students
Course Details:

Module 1: Colour Basics Theory and Terminology (Weeks 1-3)

  • Topics Include:
    • Colour Definitions
    • Colour Terms
    • The Colour Wheel
    • Colour Contrast
    • Colour Harmonies and Schemes
    • Learning Outcome(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4.
    • Learning activities and Assessment(s): Online Exercise: 2 @ 4%,Online Assessment @ 10%


Module 2: Colour Psychology and Spatial Effects (Weeks 4-5)

  • Topics Include:
    • Colour Psychology and Colourimetry
    • Creating Optical Illusions using Value and Contrast
    • Illustration and Photography
    • Texture and Sheen
    • Learning Outcome(s) - 1, 3, 5
    • Learning activities and Assessment(s): Online Exercise: 4%, Online Assessment @10%


Module 3: History and Culture (Weeks 6-8) 

  • Topics Include:
    • Relevance of Historical Events and Pop Culture to Popular Colour
    • Schemes
    • Colour Trends
    • Demographics, Culture and Climate
    • Unconscious, Semi-Conscious and Conscious Colour Choices
    • Learning Outcome(s) - 1, 6
    • Learning activities and Assessment(s): Online Exercise: 4%, Applied Assignment: 15%


Module 4: Colour in Residential Environments (Weeks 9-12)

  • Topics Include:
    • Understanding Paint, Pattern and Popular Effects
    • The Colour Consultation
    • Creating a scheme that produces a mood
    • Creative Ideas
    • Learning Outcome(s) - 2, 7
    • Learning activities and Assessment(s): Online Exercise: 4%, Applied Assignment: 20%


Module 5: Colour in Business (Weeks 13-14)

  • Topics Include:
    • Personal and Professional Branding
    • The Corporation and Colour
    • Advertising and Colour
    • Learning Outcome(s) - 5, 7, 8
    • Learning activities and Assessment(s): Online Assessment: 10%, Applied Assignment: 15%

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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