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Colour and Design

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Course Unit Code330-7013/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated3 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
CHO0206ak.soch. Tomáš Chorý, ArtD.
Summary
Learning outcomes of the course unit The subject is focused on the color phenomenon in the field of design - especially on the process of design and subsequent implementation in the areas of graphic design, product design and printing. At practical exercises, students will acquire knowledge of color theory.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Ensure understanding of the disscused topics. To teach students to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in design practice.
Course Contents
1. Definition of colors. Color defining systems in various fields of design creation (product design, graphic design, architecture).
2. Problems of printing inks used for various printing methods.
3. Relationship between color and space. Effect of color on space perception.
4. Camouflage.
5. Color in digital environment. Color issues in digital technology.
6. Color measurement.
7. Psychological effect of colors. Influence of colors on human psyche, color tests.
Syllabus of practical exercises:
8–9. Color mixing, basic color palette. Specific properties of individual pigments.
10–11. Color composition, color contrast, saturation, coplementary contrast.
12. Color accent
13. Light, shadow, color
14. Monochrome painting
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
DANNHOFEROVÁ, J. Velká kniha barev. Computerpress, Brno. 2012.
SMITH, R. Encyklopedie výtvarných technik a materiálů. Slovart, Bánská Bystrica. 2006.
FRASER, T – BANKS, A. Colour in Design Pocket Essentials. Ilex 2010.
DANNHOFEROVÁ, J. Velká kniha barev. Computerpress, Brno. 2012.
SMITH, R. Encyklopedie výtvarných technik a materiálů. Slovart, Bánská Bystrica. 2006.
FRASER, T – BANKS, A. Colour in Design Pocket Essentials. Ilex 2010.
Recommended Reading:
BANN, D. Polygrafická příručka. Praha 2008.
BAXANDALL, M. Stiny a světlo. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003
DPM Disruptive Pattern Material. London: DPM Ltd. 2004.
FRASER, T – BANKS, A. Colour in Design Pocket Essentials. Ilex 2010.
GOLDING, J. Cesty k abstraktnímu umění. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003
BAXANDALL, M. Stiny a světlo. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003
DPM Disruptive Pattern Material. London: DPM Ltd. 2004.
BANN, D. Polygrafická příručka. Praha 2008.
GOLDING, J. Cesty k abstraktnímu umění. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 20
        ExaminationExamination65 20