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.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$572.81 - $585.52 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below are three offerings of INTD 2130 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 61876
Duration
Tue Apr 05 - Tue Jun 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61876
- $572.81
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Tue | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
Cost
$572.81
Important information
-
*Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, you must email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Legal Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. **Please note** - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on February 23rd.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 61874
Duration
Wed Apr 06 - Wed Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61874
- $572.81
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Instructor
Deanna Kilt
Course outline
Cost
$572.81
Important information
-
*Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, you must email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Legal Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. **Please note** - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on February 23rd. No Class June 1st, Professional Development Day.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 61875
Duration
Wed May 18 - Wed Jun 29 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 61875
- $572.81
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 - Jun 29 | Wed | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Instructor
Deanna Kilt
Course outline
Cost
$572.81
Important information
-
*Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, you must email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Legal Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. **Please note** - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on February 23rd. No Class June 1st, Professional Development Day. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 9:00 -16:00. ***Registered students MUST attend the first day of class.
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 2022
Below are four offerings of INTD 2130 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 39076
Duration
Tue Sep 13 - Tue Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 39076
- $585.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Tue | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 411 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$585.52
Important information
-
***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 39078
Duration
Wed Sep 14 - Wed Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 39078
- $585.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$585.52
Important information
-
***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 48181
Duration
Wed Sep 14 - Wed Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48181
- $585.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$585.52
Important information
-
***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 39079
Duration
Thu Sep 15 - Thu Dec 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 39079
- $585.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$585.52
Important information
-
***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
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
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
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