Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:43 AM AWST
23/07/2026 11:43 AM AWST
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Explore the use of colour
Explore the use of colour
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBDES301
BSBDES301
State Code
AUL40
AUL40
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory.It applies to individuals whose work involves understanding and applying the effective use of colour.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source information on colour and colour theory
- 1.1 Identify and access sources of information on colour and colour theory
- 1.2 Evaluate and collate information to build knowledge of colour and its application in different contexts
2 Experiment with colour
- 2.1 Test different colours and colour-combinations through experimentation
- 2.2 Use own ideas as a way of testing, challenging or confirming colour theory
- 2.3 Ensure safe use of materials, tools and equipment during experimentation with colour
3 Communicate concepts and ideas through use of colour
- 3.1 Investigate how colour might be used to communicate a particular idea or concept
- 3.2 Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the idea or concept
- 3.3 Apply colour to communicate the concept or idea based on own knowledge of colour and colour theory
- 3.4 Review and reflect on own use of colour and what it communicates
- 3.5 Seek and obtain feedback from others about the way colour has been used and its success in communicating the concept or idea
- 3.6 Present and store work any samples in a way which takes account of the need for professional presentation and potential relevance for future work
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0659 | BSBDES301A | Explore the use of colour | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODE99 | CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | Unit of competency |