Assignment 1 (40%): Analysis of an Interior Colour Application.

Please read all instructions before commencing this assignment. Due Monday the 12th of September at 09:00 am

Please read all instructions before commencing the assignment.

Select an interior space that you can visit. Do not choose a space with a neutral colour pallet. Spaces that you might consider are a library, foyer, waiting room, bank, food court, public memorial, art gallery, museum, restaurant, etc. If you cannot visit a space, please email your lecturer Melody Willis melody.willis@sydney.edu.au to arrange an alternative.

Complete the following information:

Section 1 – Identification of selected space.

Note: Full sentences are not required for responses in sections 1 and 2.

1a) Name, location, approximate year of the interior design or renovation, demographics of the users of the space, and the function of the space.

(55 words, maximum mark 1/1)

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Description requires improvement	An appropriate description

1b) A brief description of the physical area and colours used within your selected space. (55 words, maximum mark 1/1)

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Description requires improvement	An appropriate description

[Hint: If your chosen space were the children’s area of your local library, you would comment on the low height shelves, small tables and chairs, custom-built lounges, and the fact that the primary colours within the space are highly saturated reds and greens]

1c) Draw a simple sketch or diagram to illustrate the location of colours within your space. You are not assessed on your drawing capabilities. Your sketch/diagram should provide a visual representation of the colour application.

(Maximum mark 1/1)

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Sketch not attempted	Sketch provided a visual representation of the colourapplication

Section 2 – Attributes of colour and colour notation.

Note: Full sentences are not required for responses in sections 1 and 2.

2a) What is the most noticeable hue within your space? (10 words, maximum mark 1/1)

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Not attempted or a hue was not identified	A hue (as defined in course modules) was identified

[Hint: don’t include black, white, or grey].

2b) Describe the overall saturation level of your most noticeable hue. (10 words, maximum mark 1/1)

[Note: Options include ‘low, medium, high’]

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Not attempted or a saturation level was not identified	A saturation level was identified

2c) Using the Munsell Value Scale, assess the approximate value of the tone of your most noticeable hue. (10 words, maximum mark 1/1)

[Note: In colour theory, ‘tone’ has a variety of definitions. For this analysis, please use the definition of ‘tone’ to mean the level

of blackness in the colour].

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Not attempted or no knowledge of Munsell Value Scale	Using the Munsell Value Scale, an approximate tone was correctly identified

2d) Using information from unit modules, select a colour notation system (do not select Munsell) that would be appropriate to notate the colours within your interior. Write a brief explanation of why your notation system is a good selection to notate colours within your space.

(100 words, maximum mark 1/1)

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Little knowledge of relevant information from unit modules	Knowledge of relevant information from the unit module and an appropriate colour notation systemwas identified and justified

2e) Select a colour notation system that is NOT mentioned in the unit’s PowerPoint slides. Identify the system you have selected and describe three applications for your chosen system.

(50 words, maximum mark 1/1)

[Note: ‘applications’ is where your system could be used. For example, an application for the Pantone system could be the surface colours of an interior.]

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The selected notation system was mentioned in the unit module and or one or more applications wereincorrect	An appropriate notation system was selected. Three relevant applications were identified

Section 3 – Symbolic and cultural associations

Write a concise paragraph about the most noticeable colour (in your selected space) and potential relevant symbolic and/or cultural associations (of this colour). Conduct scholarly/credible research to support your ideas. Include at least one citation from your research.

(200 words, maximum mark 15/15)

[Note: We are investigating symbolic and cultural associations, not other concepts such as psychological response.]

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No serious attempt.	Little understanding of symbolic and/or cultural associations	Understanding of symbolic and/or cultural associations requires improvement	Understanding of symbolic and/or cultural associations was appropriatelydemonstrated	Understanding of symbolic and/or cultural associations was well demonstrated	Understanding of symbolic and/or cultural associations was strongly demonstrated
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No serious attempt	Little relationship between the cultural and/or symbolic associations and thespace	Improve the relationship between symbolic and/or cultural associations and thespace	Symbolic and/or cultural associations were appropriately related to the space	Symbolic and/or cultural associations were well related to the selected space	Symbolic and/or cultural associations were highly relevant to the selected space

[Hint: If your most noticeable hue was red and your selected space is the children’s section of a library located in Sydney, you could examine research that supports the idea that red is a preferred colour for young children and can assist in mental development. Bonus hint: It is better to have a small number of examples with their relevance explained in detail, than many examples that are not well explained]

Section 4 – Critique of the colour design.

Imagine you are a recent design graduate. Artichoke Magazine https://architecturemedia.com/magazines/artichoke/ is creating an article about colour design in interiors. As you have recently acquired knowledge from your unit Designing with colour, Artichoke has asked you to write a paragraph critiquing the success or failure of the colour design in the space you selected for this assignment.

Write a critique about colour design within your selected space.

Include at least one citation from unit modules and one citation from your research. (200 words, maximum mark 14/14)

[Hint: Your ideas and observations should be supported by materials such as scholarly research, industry articles, and or comparative (real-world) examples. Bonus hint: Your citations should not be common knowledge of the topic. If you are unsure of what is common knowledge, watch this video for assistance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9if-c-8LHNk ]

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No serious attempt.	Improve research	Appropriate research	Good Scholarly/credibleresearch	Excellent Scholarly/credibleresearch	Research was highly original orextensive
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No serious attempt.	Little demonstration of relevant unitmodules	Improve understanding of relevant unitmodules	Appropriate demonstration of knowledge of unitmodules	A good demonstration of knowledge of unitmodules	Excellent demonstration of knowledge of unitmodules	Exceptional knowledge of unit modules

Assignment writing skills

A grade out of 4 will be awarded for overall writing skills. Writing skills include (but are not limited to): word count, concise writing, referencing format, grammatical skills, and spelling.

(Maximum mark 3/3)

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Poor writing skills	Improve writing skills	Appropriate writing skills	Excellent writing skills

Assignment guidelines, hints and tips:

Ensure citations are in a scholarly format. APA is preferred. If you would like to use another format, please note (on your reference list page) what style you are using.
- All works cited within the assignment should be included on a reference list page.
- Wherever possible, your writing should be analytical rather than descriptive. https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/12076/pages/overview-writing-persuasively
- Be as concise in your writing as possible. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conciseness- handout/
- Word limits do not include references, citations or quotations. Plus or minus 20% of the word count (for each section) will not be penalised.
- Use double line spacing and size 14 Aerial or Times font.
- Ensure the file size does not exceed 40 MB.
- Upload your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (If you are concerned about the formatting, you can also upload a .pdf).
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- Visit the websites of links included. They are there to help you.

This assignment is an individual assessment. Site location and personal research should not be shared with other students in this unit.

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