Color & Composition

Subject Synopsis
This subject introduces colour at a level that will allow students to understand basic colour theory and its application in various situations. It provides an appreciation of the importance of primary colours as a catalyst to understanding how colour schemes are derived at and how they are used in two and three-dimensional representations. Colour mixing and blending will be taught concurrently with visual composition which will include visual representation (drawing), elements and principles of layout, typography and presentation.

Subject Aims
The aims of this subject are to:
1. Provide an understanding of the theory and application of colours in various situations.
2. Provide an understanding of what constitutes a composition.
3. Equip students with the knowledge and skills to execute visual compositions for different purposes.


Subject Contents
1. Observation
1.1 Evaluate style, technique and beauty.
1.1.1. Describe various aspects of representations.
1.1.2. Differentiate good and bad detailing.
1.1.3. Identity the various qualitites of basis shapes.

2. Ground and Figure Relationships
2.1. Explain the effects of various ground and figure permutation.
2.1.1. Identify the various qualitites of basic shapes.
2.1.2. Describe the characteristics of basic design.

3. Basic Colour Theory
3.1. Explain the meaning of primary, secondary and tertiary colours.
3.1.1. Define the primary colours and their mixtures
3.1.2. Differentiate the different types of colour combinations.
3.1.3. Describe the process of colour blending.

4. Colours Schemes
4.1. Demonstrate understanding of the six basic colour schemes.
4.1.2. Apply the colour schemes within various situations.
4.1.3. Describe what the six basic colour schemes are.
4.1.4. Identify the process of determing colour.

5. Elements of Design
5.1 Identify the various types of basic elements.
5.1.1. Describe the characteristics of basis design.

6. Principles of Composition
6.1. Identify modes of usage.
6.1.1. Describe how basic design elements can be manipulated.
6.1.2. Describe how basic design elements can be used under various circumstances.

7. Scale and Rhythm
7.1. Define the meaning of scale and rhythm.
7.1.1. Describe how shapes react to each other.
7.2. Explain the properties and characteristic of organic and geometric shapes.
7.2.1. Balance shape and mass harmoniously.

8. Assemblage
8.1. Define diverse shapes and form.
8.1.1. Describe the intricacies of diverse shapes.
8.2. Determine unity.
8.2.1. Describe the various ways in which shapes react to each other.

9. Colour Composition
9.1 Apply principles of colour-blending within a composition.
9.1.1. Describe the process of clour mixing and blending.
9.2. Explain colour applications in the environment.
9.2.1. Describe how colours are being used in various situations.

10. Composition in Design
10.1 Demonstrate how colours affect purpose.
10.1.1 Differentiate how various colours affect purpose.
10.2. Apply principles of design in solving design problems.
10.2.1. Identify what consitutes good design when colour is used.

11. Re-interpretating Forms
11.1 Explain the various meanings of re-interpretation.
11.1.2. Describe the meaning of re-interpretation.
11.2. Define the parameters of re-interpretation.
11.2.1. Demonstrate the art of stylisation and simplication.

12. Basic Typography
12.1 Explain the meaning of typography and its development.
12.1.1. Describe the origins of letterforms.

13. Applied Typography
13.1 Demonstrate the use of Typography with images.
13.1.1. Describe how Typography is applied within the context of design.