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Overview
About the course
Design is emotional. The physical features of a design affect us more deeply than we realise. There is not only form and shape to consider but also colour, material and finish. As designers, how can we start applying CMF strategies that will help us create a stronger emotional connection with the products that we create?
In this Introduction to Colour, Material and Finish Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), you will understand how to design for our five senses and apply the principles of colour, material and finish at the early stage of your design process to support both the functional and emotional attributes of your designs.
Each week, a new concept will be presented followed by a practical assignment you will complete during the week to help you put your knowledge into practice. We will look at trend forecasting of colours and materials, creating material stories based on trend and consumer research, and designing colour palettes for specific materials. You will receive personal feedback on all your work.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- CMF as a design profession
- Colour design and theory from a CMF perspective
- Material design and sourcing
- Perception and tactile aesthetics
- Design thinking and brand strategy from a CMF perspective
- Trend research and forecasting
- Storytelling in a CMF board
- Pre-production of colours and materials
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Design Visual Arts View 98 other Short Courses in Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Please bring the following materials to the first session:
- Pen and paper to take notes
- Printed material (fashion design magazines, interior design magazines, photography, etc.)
- A3 sketchbook
- Art materials you are confident using (pencils, coloured pencils and markers, paints, etc.)
- Coloured acrylic paint/gouache/inks (optional)
- Scotch tape, masking tape, and double-sided tape
- Mount board
- Scissors or scalpel
- Ruler
- Glue stick or PVA glue
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
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