Assessor Resource
LMTFD4002B
Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit applies to the identification of 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. There is a strong focus on the use of colour in the design process; both through creating visual effects and developing 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-related activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling
This unit requires skills in problem solving, planning and organising and initiative and enterprise in order to use colour to achieve desired design effects. Communication skills are required to interpret the effects of colour on design and apply colour concepts on design tools such as illustrations, colour wheels and colour charts. Self management and learning skills are used to evaluate and review colour development and selection processes.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify the elements and principles of colour theory and apply it in the design process for fashion products.
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