Science of Colour and Light (FSI-YN1)

Academic year 2024/2025
Supervisor: akad. soch. Josef Sládek, ArtD.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the theory, rules of perception and use of colours, their historical and technological context and especially their aesthetic effects. Practical workshops are focused on compositional colour studies, basic principles and the application of this knowledge in the actual design work.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of optics and practical experience in work with colour.
Course contents:

The subject gets students acquainted with the basics in colours and light theory that are used in industrial design. It is a basic understanding of 2D and 2D colouring, colour combination and composition, colour illusions, importance of light and illumination in design practice.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
 
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Studio work   13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Studio work

1st task, color composition on the theme of warm and cold colors
Temperature contrast, color perspective
2nd task, color composition on the topic of simultaneous contrast
Meaning of complementary colors
3rd task, color solution of the design proposal from the subject YDE
Color variants, color compatibility with the design concept, materials used, production technologies, marketing, user and safety requirements
Color logic of a single product and a complete product line
Color trends in 20th and 21st century design
Surface treatment of physical models and sketches
Literature - fundamental:
2. CHORÝ, Tomáš. Barva a design. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2014, 138 s. ISBN 978-80-244-4299-0.
2. PIPES, Alan. Foundations of Art + Design. Second edition. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-1-85669-578-7.
4.

WONG, Wucius. Principles of color design. 2nd ed. New York: John Wiley, 1997. ISBN 9780471287087.
Literature - recommended:
1. CHORÝ, Tomáš. Barva a design. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2014, 138 s. ISBN 978-80-244-4299-0.
2.

PIPES, Alan. Foundations of Art + Design. Second edition. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-1-85669-578-7.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-PDS-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 2 Compulsory 1 3 W