INTD 2130 - Colour for Interior Design
Interior Design Part-time Studies Course
School of Construction and the Environment
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)
COMM 1120 and 65% in INTD 1100
Credits
3.0
Cost
$548.55
Fall 2019
Below are three offerings of this course for the Fall 2019 term.
CRN 39076
Duration
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26 12 Weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course Outline
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 39079
Duration
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28 12 Weeks
Instructor
Joanne Crozier
Course Outline
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 39078
Duration
Wed Oct 23 - Wed Nov 27 6 Weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course Outline
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Registered students MUST attend the first day of class. Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
Winter 2020
Below are four offerings of this course for the Winter 2020 term.
CRN 80020
Duration
Thu Jan 02 - Thu Mar 19 12 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 80022
Duration
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 23 11 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 No class on stat holiday - Monday, February 17th (Family Day). 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 Wednesday, October 23rd.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 80019
Duration
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 24 12 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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 Wednesday, October 23rd.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 80021
Duration
Wed Feb 19 - Wed Mar 25 6 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$548.55
Notes
- This is a 6 week course. Registered students MUST attend the first day of class. Mandatory Prerequisites 50% in COMM 1120 65% in INTD 1100 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 Wednesday, October 23rd.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
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
INTD 2130 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design
Part-time Certificate - Interior Design Fundamentals
Part-time Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2019
Books for Fall 2019 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Color + Design | |
|---|---|
| Author | Reed |
| Publisher | Fairchild |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-1-50131-678-4 |
| Price | $137.95 |
| Required | |
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| Interior Design Illustrated | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ching |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-1-11937-720-7 |
| Price | $79.95 |
| Optional | |
| Understanding Color: An Introduction | |
|---|---|
| Author | Holtzschue |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-1-11892-078-7 |
| Price | $91.95 |
| Optional | |
Winter 2020
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2020 offerings of this course.
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