After successful completion of the course, students are able to consciously perceive and analyze colour as an integral component of building structures, especially of learning environments.

Through inputs, research and example analyses, students have acquired knowledge about relevant parameters (e.g. color theories, color systems, color psychology, visual ergonomics, accessibility, etc.) for the design of colour concepts.

They have a comprehensive understanding of the issues that can arise in the colour design of educational landscapes and are able to apply this knowledge and develop thoughtful/comprehensive design concepts - from urban integration, through various spatial aspects, to equipment and furniture - and present them in a verbally and visually convincing manner.

Colour design in educational buildings has an impact on motivation, learning and teaching success, and the well-being of students and teachers. Color and lighting concepts appropriate to the various uses and user groups form a fundamental component of successful learning atmospheres. Particularly in existing buildings, they also represent a cost-effective and at the same time highly effective option for optimization in line with requirements.

The course is part of the FFG-funded innovation laboratory 'Bib Lab' of the Arbeitsraum Bildung of the TU Vienna (www.arbeitsraumbildung.at). In the course of the three-year research project, innovative design concepts for existing schools will be developed and exemplarily tested in the area of the Per-Albin-Hansson-Siedlung, in addition to participation and networking processes.

Excursion (visit to Per Albin Hansson schools, discussions with users)
Input lectures (colour, location)
Reflection and discussion (own experiences, theory, examples)
Analysis (examples)
Development of colour concept / feedback
Concise and graphically appealing presentation of the design (plans, perspectives, models, sampling, ...)

General: attendance, commitment, contributions to discussion
Example analysis (individual work)
Colour concept (teams of 2): design, illustration, presentation

None required.