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Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development

Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4002
State Code
BAW93
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development.The unit of competency applies to identifying the elements and principles of colour theory, and how they impact on the design process when developing fashion products. It includes the development of a colour wheel and a colour chart for an identified design concept. It applies to using colour in any area of the fashion design process, to create visual effects, influence mood and develop design directions based on colour choices.Work is supervised and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Determine job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Investigate colour and colour theory
  • 2.1 Identify sources of information on colour and colour theory
  • 2.2 Identify the attributes and dimensions of colour
  • 2.3 Identify the application of colour theory to the fashion design process
3 Experiment with colour for fashion design
  • 3.1 Identify the criteria of an identified fashion design brief
  • 3.2 Investigate colour combinations and relationships for use in fashion design
  • 3.3 Identify visual or optical effects of colour and colour schemes
  • 3.4 Investigate colour forecasting options
  • 3.5 Mix colours to create new combinations or schemes
  • 3.6 Use appropriate tools and equipment to prepare a colour wheel and shade scale or chart according to colour mixing principles
  • 3.7 Identify fabric and colour-match all components for production
4 Use colour to communicate concept or idea
  • 4.1 Identify different uses of colour and compare impact on concept or idea
  • 4.2 Apply colour to fashion templates and use colour to develop fashion storyboards and reflect design concept
  • 4.3 Check colour chart complies with design brief and quality criteria
  • 4.4 Document and store colour investigations for future reference
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7221 LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development Unit of competency