GDES20002 Colour Studio
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GDES20002 hard?
GDES20002: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A studio on colour in design: how colour is seen and felt, colour theory, and using it on purpose in your work.
After it you can
- Apply colour theory in design work
- Mix and test colours by hand and screen
- Explain the colour choices in your work
What you need first
ARCH10001 and FINA10026 and GDES10001
Take in the same semester or earlier
FINA10032
- ARCH10001 Foundations of Design: Representation
- FINA10026 Critical and Theoretical Studies 1
- GDES10001 Graphic Design Studio 1: Image & Text
What it leads to
- GDES30001 Infographics Studio
- GDES30005 Typography in Practice
- GDES30006 Word as Image in Space and Time
- GDES30007 Imagery in Graphic Design
- GDES30008 Interactive Media
Careers
Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Projects 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GDES20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GDES20002?
- Needs ARCH10001 and FINA10026 and GDES10001. Must be taken before or alongside it: FINA10032.
- Does GDES20002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Projects 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GDES20002 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GDES20002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Design.
- What can I take after GDES20002?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example GDES30001, GDES30005, GDES30006, GDES30007.
- Can I rate GDES20002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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