Module manager: Vien Cheung
Email: t.l.v.cheung@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
GPA of 2.5 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Whether it is natural or digital, we are always surrounded by colours. However, have we ever thought about ... What is colour? Do we all see colour in the same way? How to (re)produce colour accurately? Does colour have any effect on our psychological states? Is colour an integrated part of the rules of the universe? Colour is much more complex than its aesthetic side we usually come across. This module introduces core knowledge that are the foundation to fully appreciate colours by understanding its formation, technological applications, and historical and cultural origins. Topics to explore include colour vision and deficiency, colour communication and measurement, colour reproduction and management and colour psychology and meaning. The module usually includes a field trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park or the National Science and Media Museum. The former will allow colours exploration of art pieces which are displayed in the natural environment. You can learn about the development of colour photography at the latter.
The module aims to equip students with the essential understanding of colour. In particular, it will:
- Introduce fundamental concepts of colour;
- Explain how colour is perceived and reproduced;
- Highlight issues in colour relating to historical and cultural origins.
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of:
- Understanding the formation and dimensions of colour;
- Knowledge about colour communication and the process of colour management;
- Appreciation of issues surrounding colour meaning and their appropriate usage.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| seminars | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 43 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
15 hours pre-course preparatory work (materials available on Minerva): this will include reading assigned texts and preparation of elements relevant to assignments and group work in class
43 hours private study: this will include reading assigned texts, preparing class activities, completing a written assignment and preparing an oral presentation.
Student progress will be monitored through:
- Regular attendance and participation in class.
- Feedback given in class.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 15-20 minute group presentation | 60 |
| In-course MCQ | MCQ test | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 11/22/2024
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