2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
COLO5162M Advanced Colour Science
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr N Sergeeva
Email: N.Sergeeva@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Module replaces
COLO5260MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the major aspects of colour science, namely: the human visual system, the measurement of coloured materials, the properties and applications of colorants, the ways in which coloured materials can be created and reproduced, and the psychological effects of colour.Skills outcomes
- Independent learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
- Critical analysis and interpretation of data and text.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Syllabus
- Origins of colour
- Colour vision
- Colour measurement
- Colorant properties and applications
- Colour reproduction by printing, photography and television
- Psychology of colour
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Computer Class | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Lecture | 24 | 1.00 | 24.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 116.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- 40 hours: guided reading- 33 hours: background reading
- 43 hours: revision
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Performance in tutorials and computer classes.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | CBL | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/07/2017
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