Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of the role and nature of a brief within the design process, including different types of brief and how designers use them
awareness of the notion of individual interpretation and choice within the design process, and the potential limitations of theory
knowledge about the materials, tools and equipment required to apply colour theory
workspace organisation and maintenance including environmental and safety issues
colour attributes and colour relationships
knowledge about how other artists and designers use colour in their work
awareness of different colour theories and their applications to different contexts
awareness of emotional, cultural and situational aspects of colour
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on aspects of design
literacy skills sufficient to interpret a brief
numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and proportions and to determine layout issues.
Linkages to other units
This unit underpins many specialisation units, both within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package, and other Training Packages, e.g. Entertainment. It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with those units.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of a range of samples which apply colour theory in accordance with the requirements of the brief
fundamental understanding of colour theory.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply colour theory knowledge to a specific context.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of samples
questioning and discussion
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to apply colour theory to a brief.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (2)
Identifying and accessing sources of information on colour theory.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
Producing a range of samples which apply colour theory.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Following procedures to apply colour theory.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Discussing work with colleagues.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Working out proportions for colour mixing.
Solving problems (1)
Working out colour schemes.
Using technology (1)
Using tools and equipment.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of the role and nature of a brief within the design process, including different types of brief and how designers use them
awareness of the notion of individual interpretation and choice within the design process, and the potential limitations of theory
knowledge about the materials, tools and equipment required to apply colour theory
workspace organisation and maintenance including environmental and safety issues
colour attributes and colour relationships
knowledge about how other artists and designers use colour in their work
awareness of different colour theories and their applications to different contexts
awareness of emotional, cultural and situational aspects of colour
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on aspects of design
literacy skills sufficient to interpret a brief
numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and proportions and to determine layout issues.
Linkages to other units
This unit underpins many specialisation units, both within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package, and other Training Packages, e.g. Entertainment. It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with those units.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of a range of samples which apply colour theory in accordance with the requirements of the brief
fundamental understanding of colour theory.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply colour theory knowledge to a specific context.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of samples
questioning and discussion
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to apply colour theory to a brief.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (2)
Identifying and accessing sources of information on colour theory.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
Producing a range of samples which apply colour theory.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Following procedures to apply colour theory.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Discussing work with colleagues.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Working out proportions for colour mixing.
Solving problems (1)
Working out colour schemes.
Using technology (1)
Using tools and equipment.