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  Course Description
Course Name : Colour Theory

Course Code : İÇM 721

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. TÜLAY ÖZDEMİR CANBOLAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the criteria for defining colors
Realizes the effect of color on the perception of perspective.
Learns color harmony.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to enable the students to learn to apply colors to the interior space projects by studying the concept of color, the criteria for defining colors, color harmony, perspective effects with colors.

Course Contents : This course covers the concept and definition of color, warm and cool colors., perspective effects with colors., color harmony, application of watercolor paint to space drawings.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Color vision and perception None Discussion- Brain Storming-Assignment
2 Status of colour in light and pigment Examining textual references Discussion- Brain-storming Assignment
3 Criteria for the definitions of the colors. Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
4 Definition of colors on color Wheel: primary colors,secondary colors,opponent colors, warm and cool colors Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
5 The Criteria affecting Color Selection Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
6 Factors Enhancing Color Perception : Pattern-Material-Form-Size-Quantity-Artificial and Natural Light. Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
7 Effects of colors on space perception Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation Chart
9 Perspective Effects in Colour Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
10 Colour Harmony and its effects Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
11 Harmony of primary, secondary and opponent colours Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
12 Harmony of warm and cool colours . Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
13 Colour dominance and Harmony Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
14 Harmony of the type of colour Examining textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
15 HarmonyType of Colour Examining of textual references Discussion-Brain Storming-Assignment
16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation Chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  BERRY, S. (1995). Laura Ashley The Colour Book, Ebury Pres, Londan.
 ARMSTRONG, T. (1996). Color Perception, Tarquin Publication, England.
 FEISNER, A. E. (2000). Colour, How to Use Colour in Art and Design, Laurence King Publishing, Londan.
 PARRAMON, J.M. (2000). Color the picture and Applications, Translated by: Erol Erduran, Remzi Publishing, Istanbul.
 CLIFTON, C. (2001). The Colour Design Source Book, Ryland Peters & Small, Londan.
 PARRAMON, J.M. (2004). Light and Shadow, Translated by: Erol Erduran, Ercan Tuzcular, Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul.
 OZDEMİR, T. (2005). Colour Concept and Effects of Residential interior design, Proficiency Thesis, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Institute of Science, Istanbul.
 ÇAĞLARCA, S. (1993). Color and Harmony Rules, İnkılap Bookstore, Istanbul.
 ROSSBACH, S., YUN, L. (1994). Living Color, Kodansha International, U.S.A.
 SAVAHATA, l. (1994). Color Harmony Workbook, Rockport Publishers, U.S.A.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Knows the concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 3
2 Uses the professional literature and follows the developments in the field of interior design and speaks at least one foreighn language at the level of B1 in the European Language Portfolio to communicate with their colleagues , 3
3 Develops an awareness of universal, social and environmental effects of interior designs and applications, sustainable developments, modernism and entrepreneurship 2
4 Has knowlege of project and site management and its practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety. 0
5 Knows how to do presentation by using visual aids and writes a report about the topic when needed 3
6 Has the technical knowledge of basic design, history and technical knowledge to be a professional in the field of interior architecture 4
7 Evaluates the analysis,findings, conclusions, proposals related to an idea or an architectural project. 2
8 Has the awareness of the legal consequences of Interior design practices 0
9 Has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information together to develop interior design recommendations and applications in the field of interior design 2
10 Has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals with the realistic ,physical, social ,economic limitations and in the framework of user´s needs and aesthetic values 2
11 Has the ability to analyze the data collected, synthesize different types of knowledge and ideas ,interpret the results obtained and use them in the process of interior design. 3
12 Has the ability to work with the comprehension of interior designer in all the steps of interior designs and applications, during the process select and use computers, modern equpment, techniques and technologies for project design, designing, drawing,software packages and applications 3
13 Has the ability to behave sensitively to the interiors and the built environment we live in, determine the problems and needs of these localities with a critical and rational viewpoint 3
14 Has the ability to follow the developments in science and technology required in the internal architecture and constantly improve himself in accordance with these developments. 2
15 Has the ability to work individually and use priority. 4
16 Has competence to have professional, scientific and ethical responsibility related to the profession of interior design 2
17 Has the ability to improve himself in scientific, cultural and sporting fields with the awareness of life-long learning 2
18 Has the ability to work in a team, work effectively as a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicate with others and take responsibility 2
19 Has the ability to communicate effectively both in written and spoken Turkish, 4
20 Has the ability to review literature which is controversial and conceptual in the field of Interior Design, search databases and other sources of information. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 6 48
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 6 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6