Course syllabus

Tillämpad estetik, visuell kommunikation, del II
Applied Aesthetics, Visual Communication Ability, Part II

AFO245, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-20

General Information

Main field: Industrial Design.
Compulsory for: KID1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

• to learn about colour theories and exercise the ability to read colour in reality.
• to broaden knowledge about visual communications as well as the meaning of the senses regarding creation of form.
• clearly elaborate art’s culture and the aesthetic point of view in technique, colour and composition.
• to practice sketching, drawing, painting, and modelling, in order to use these and other expressions in the reflection about objects in relation to space.
• to practice reflection on the material culture of societies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• with the help of guidance be able to make analyses of colour and materials in relation to practice.
• analyse their observations of colour and material effects in space in a critical way as well as visually communicate them.
• demonstrate different representation techniques, methods and materials for creative use of form and colours.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to create colour and spatial contexts using visual methods.

Contents

• Exercises in 3-dimensional composition and graphic performance.
• Use of different methods in image creation of space and object.
• Experimental exercises about the relationship between humans, space and materials.

The course is given as four exercises. Each exercise starts with a lecture introducing the subject and ends with a discussion.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Approved exercises. 80% attendance is demanded at lectures and exercises.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• AFO240 Applied Aesthetics, Visual Communication Ability, Part I

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Reference literature:.
• Nilsson, K G, Färglära, Carlssons Bokförlag, 1999, ISBN 91 7798 971 6.
• Sisefsky, Jan, Uppleva, förstå och använda färg., ICA Bokförlag, 1995, ISBN 91-534-1557-4.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Forskare Anna Petersson, Anna.Petersson@arkitektur.lth.se