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Colour for Interior Design INTD 2130

Interior Design Course

Course details

This course will provide students with a background in colour theory as it relates to interior design including colour schemes. The class consists of lectures, discussions and in-class exercises through individual and group work. Topics will include the physics of colour, colour theories, physiology of colour, psychology of colour, colour in art, focusing on the application of colour in residential design.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$585.52 - $599.38 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of INTD 2130 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 61876

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jun 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61876
  • $585.52
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jun 27 Tue 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

Alison Bell

Course outline

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Cost

$585.52

Important information
  1. *Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 61874

Duration

Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jun 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61874
  • $585.52
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 12 - Jun 28 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353
Instructor

Deanna Kilt

Course outline

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Cost

$585.52

Important information
  1. *Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68104

Duration

Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jun 21 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 68104
  • $585.52
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 12 - Jun 21 Wed 09:00 - 12:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

Course outline

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Cost

$585.52

Important information
  1. *Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of INTD 2130 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 39076

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39076
  • $599.38
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Tue 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$599.38

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

CRN 39078

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39078
  • $599.38
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 13:00 - 16:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$599.38

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

CRN 39079

Duration

Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39079
  • $599.38
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$599.38

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the additive and subtractive colour wheel and the colour relationships.
  • Identify the value and intensity of a given hue.
  • Analyze the differences between tints, tones, and shades.
  • Discuss the perception of colour in different contexts to reliably predict the results of colour usage.
  • Utilize the psychological and physiological effects of colour as a tool for creating a specific ambience.
  • Explain the scientific, historical, aesthetic, and psychological aspects of colour.
  • Employ colour, texture, and pattern in a design with an understanding of the importance of balance distribution and value throughout the space.
  • Create harmonious colour palettes for a variety of residential spaces.
  • Assemble a colour and material board to articulate a colour scheme in a clear and professional manner.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Colour for Interior Design (INTD 2130) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Interior Design Fundamentals
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time

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