330-7013/01 – Colour and Design (BD)
| Gurantor department | Department of Applied Mechanics | Credits | 3 |
| Subject guarantor | ak.soch. Tomáš Chorý, ArtD. | Subject version guarantor | ak.soch. Tomáš Chorý, ArtD. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 2 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | FS | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
Ensure understanding of the disscused topics. To teach students to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in design practice.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Tutorials
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.
Compulsory literature:
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 literature:
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
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
On the basis of semestral works created in the studio, students get a credit, which is a prerequisite for passing the oral exam.
E-learning
Other requirements
Minimum 80% attendance at seminars.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
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
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction