Study Guide

Objective

• The students know the basics of color theory
• The students have knowledge about different colors and are able to describe them to the customer
• The students know about different types of color systems and the color system for hair coloring
• The students are familiar with the psychological impact of colors
• The students can apply color theory in the practical work in the field
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development
• The students are able to analyze and evaluate their own work

Content

Color Theory
Color System
Psychological Impact

Location and time

4 January - 20 February 2024 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Blaszczyk, R. L. (2012). Color Revolution. MIT Press.
Jacobson, M. (2009). Färgen gör människan. Stockholm: Carlsson Bokförlag.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical assignments and workshops, mood boards, applications, narrative method and discussion.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments/portfolio. Deadline in February/March 2024.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and course assignments/portfolio.
Group feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 32hrs
Self study: 49hrs
Total: 81hrs

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course. The student´s activity during the course can raise or bring down the final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has almost or has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

No prerequisite