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Diploma in Colour Design

The Diploma in Colour Design course (Diploma in Environmental Colour Design and Psychology) is based on a holistic approach to colour, encompassing its psychology, environmental application, therapy and design.

This course is ideal for those who would like to become a colour professional or simply want to increase their level of colour awareness and skill for personal enjoyment. The course is comprehensive and provides a fast track training alternative for those who want to get in, and start working with colour with integrity, insight and creativity. 

Topics

Module 1 Introduction to Colour Design 

  • What is colour?
  • Colour theory basics
  • Principles of design
  • Role of the professional colour designer
  • Environmental colour design - developing a holistic approach
  • Understanding your clients and yourself through colour
  • Introduction to professional colour tools
  • Professional presentations - visuals, image and expectations

Module 2 Colour Psychology

  • Colour and meaning, a psychological perspective
  • Colour and human reaction
  • Early man and environment
  • Colour, light and wellbeing
  • Colour, temperature and physiological response
  • Impact of colour on mood, behavoiur and perception
  • The psychological colour wheel - associations and meanings
  • Cultural influences and colour symbolism

Module 3 Designing Colour Schemes and Palette Development

  • Meeting the client - discussing the brief and client analysis
  • On-site analysis of space
  • New and existing spaces - factors and considerations
  • Influences and inspirations
  • Colour and mood creation
  • Function and aesthetics
  • Colour tools - paints, materials, finishes
  • Local suppliers and industry contacts
  • Colour, light, aspect and lighting
  • Interiors, Exteriors - analysis and colour design
  • Practical skills development in colour application
  • Local colour and nature's palette
  • Traditional colour palettes
  • Contemporary colour design, approach and styling
  • Colour trends and forecasting
  • Location, climate and building design
  • Residential, commercial and specific-use applications
  • Creating colour schemes, schedules and colour boards

Module 4 Presenting your Concept to the Client

  • Professional image and presentation
  • Presentation of schedules, colour boards and sampling
  • Effective communication of your colour and design ideas

Module 5 Colour and Personality

  • Subjective colour response - impact in colour design
  • Harmonising colour palettes and personality types

Module 6 Colour Awareness and Environmental Colour Therapy

  • Colour and homeostatis   
  • Colour for harmony, alignment and wellbeing
  • Colour therapy in built environments

Module 7 Applied Colour Psychology and Communication

  • Colour psychology in context
  • Colour communication within environments - residential and commercial

Module 8 You as a Colour Professional

  • Developing your business
  • Creating your niche and business identity
  • Your personal and professional style
  • Networking, industry groups and professional associations
  • Exploring colour services and avenues
  • Work opportunities and freelance consulting

 

Attainment Diploma in Colour Design - Diploma in Environmental Colour Design and Psychology (Ruby Colour School)

Duration 12 days in class, generally 1 day per week over a 12 week period 

Exams None, though weekly homework/assignments plus final presentation project

Educator Kerry Shepherd   

Please contact us for more information including fee, location(s) and condensed training options.

Specialising in one-on-one (VIP) and small group training.