COLOUR CULTURE

Course Description

This course covers the basic principles, theories and their applications of colours. Colour theory create a logical structure for colour. There are three basic categories of colour theory: The colour wheel, colour harmony, and the context of how colours are used. The student develops working skills with thinking and information of colour design for a variety of visual effects. This course involves the development of colour perception, expression, and application in traditional and digital imagery, using two-dimensional formats through a series of problem-solving exercises and projects. To understand the creative use of colour; the chemical, physical and psychological aspects of colour. It also allows researching the colour culture of different countries.

COLOUR CULTURE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Implement (4) the colour theory in design works.
2. 02 2. Analyze (4) of cultural, psychological and symbolic effects of the colours.
3. 03 3. Select (3) the colors suitable for the target audience of a project.
4. 04 4. Develop (4) colour perception.
5. 05 5. Solve (3) the design problems related to colour.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Lecturer's own notes (https://moodle.ciu.edu.tr)
2. 02 Biggam, C. P. & Wolf, K. (2021) A Cultural History of Color: Volumes 1-6. Bloomsbury Academic.
3. 03 Gage, J. (2009) Colour and Culture: Practice and meaning from antiquity to abstraction. Thames & Hudson.
4. 04 Walch, M. & Hope, A., 1995) Living colours: The definitive guide to color palettes through the ages. Chronicle Books.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students develop (5) their knowledge of colour and their skills in its use, and apply (4) colour theory in their design work. SOLO 4.5
2. L02 Analyze (4) of cultural, psychological and symbolic effects of the colours. SOLO 4
3. L03 Select (3) the colors suitable for the target audience of a project. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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