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Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces

Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4001
State Code
WI519
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers researching, analysing and applying colour for interior decoration projects, including experimentation and application of colour in interior decoration projects in order to achieve desired effects using design tools, such as colour wheels and formulas.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess colour requirements for the project
  • 1.1 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to identify colour requirements
  • 1.2 Parameters for the colour application are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.3 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
  • 1.4 Communication with others is established and maintained
  • 1.5 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching, analysing and applying colours are verified and complied with
2 Research colour schemes for interior decoration
  • 2.1 Colour psychology is researched and analysed in accordance with the needs of the project
  • 2.2 Impact of colours upon an interior space are researched and information compiled
  • 2.3 Additive and subtractive colour mixing is researched for interior decoration applications
  • 2.4 Cultural and historical influences on colour use are examined
3 Explore colour schemes
  • 3.1 Colour wheels are used to mix and match alternative colour schemes in assisting with suitability of colours to a space
  • 3.2 Colour systems and colour combinations are explored for interior design application
  • 3.3 Relationship of colours juxtaposed are assessed for their suitability in the space and proportions
  • 3.4 Effect of light is assessed against the impact of colours being proposed for use in certain spaces
  • 3.5 Coordination and visual perception of colours is assessed in accordance with the project brief
  • 3.6 A range of colour mixing techniques are used to match samples
  • 3.7 Light sources are used to mix and throw coloured light onto a range of coloured surfaces to evaluate and record colour effect perceptions
  • 3.8 Contrast and harmony of colours are ascertained through selection of colours in accordance with the project brief
4 Present colour scheme
  • 4.1 Final selection of colours is compiled and verified based on the research and analysis and presented to the client
  • 4.2 Presentation of the colour information is made to the client and specifications recorded
  • 4.3 A range of rendering media is used to present colour schemes
  • 4.4 Colour application is critiqued to assess the effectiveness of the project brief to meet client needs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA334 LMFID4001A Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI88 MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces Unit of competency