Color and pigments (5 cr)

Objective

You learn about color theories and colors through exercises.

You learn the history of coloring in different styles and architectures.

You understand the history and properties of pigments and binding media and how to use them safely.

Content

What kind of color theories exist and how do different colors interact with each other?

How to visualize the changes in color in relation to the color environment?

How has coloring history changed over time and how has it influenced existing pigments?

How to use pigments safely?

Evaluation

Students can
use professional vocabulary systematically.
look for information in the key information sources of the field.

identify interrelated tasks.

use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

work as team members in a goal-oriented way

justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

Course material

Harald Arnkil. 2008. Värit havaintojen maailmassa.Toinen painos. Jyväskylä: Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy. Taideteollisen korkeakoulun julkaisuja B 85. ISBN 978-951-558-237-9.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Teaching which is in accordance with the working order and control ( 5 cr).

Independent track:
Demonstration/recognition of prior learning.

Blended track:
Credit transfer or partial credit transfer.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Not this time

Student workload

5 cr

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Is able to
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional
field

80% attendance, assignments given by the teacher