The course is connected to the following study programs
Course description
This course is based on practical, analogue work with colour. The students will get a set of exercises dealing with colour and space, and build a compendium consisting of their experiences and takes on the various exercises. The goal is for each student to create their own “colour compendium”, with the potential to inform future projects.
During the semester we will approach colour in different ways. The students will develop their own colour pallets and investigate how colours influence, and are experienced in, different spaces. We will use paint mediums like watercolour and gouache, study colour trough collage and the ideas of Josef Albers, and become acquainted with architects and artists who use colour integrally in their practice as well as some colour theories and colour systems.
The students will become familiar with colour as an architectonic means, in interiors as well as exteriors.
Learning Outcome
Konwledge:
On completing the class, the students will have gained:
- an understanding of colour as a spatial means
- practical experience in working with colour
- a better language in describing and discussing colour
- knowledge about some colour theories, colour terms and colour systems
Skills:
- experience in mixing colour and seeing the components of a colour
- experience in working with colour combinations/colour schemes
General competence:
- confidence in working with colours
- a vocabulary for the use of colour
Teaching
The course will consist of both individual work and collaboration, as well as presentations and group discussions. We will visit a few exhibitions/sites in and around Oslo. It is expected that the students contribute actively and are present.
The students will need to buy materials. Depending on what you already have available, the expenses will be about 1500-3000,-.
Examination
Form of assessment: Assessment folder
Grading scale: Pass/fail
Assessment criterias: Students will be evaluated on quality of their compendium, consisting of exercises and assignments given throughout the semester. 80% of the exercises must be satisfactory to pass the course. The compendiums will be reviewed by an external sensor at the end of the semester.