2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LISS1046 Introduction to Colour

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Vien Cheung
Email: t.l.v.cheung@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

GPA of 2.8 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

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, colour psychology and meaning, and colour harmony and Wu Xing (the five elements). 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.

Objectives

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.

Learning outcomes
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.

Syllabus

Indicative topics include:
- Colour ontology
- Colour perception
- Colour communication
- Colour measurement
- Colour reproduction
- Colour management
- Colour psychology
- Colour and Wu Xing

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Visit	1	10.00	10.00
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	3.00	3.00
Fieldwork	1	8.00	8.00
Group learning	3	1.50	4.50
Lecture	8	1.50	12.00
Practical	3	1.50	4.50
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			43.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

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.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through:

- Regular attendance and participation in lectures, practical sessions and workshops.
- Feedback given in practical sessions and workshops.

There will also be a formative tutorial performance assessment and students will receive feedback on their practical and workshop performance.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	15 minute group presentation	30.00
Reflective log	1000 words	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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 website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:24:23

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