CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Course Outline 1 1.2 Introduction ...

Teaching and Learning Methods:
The module consists of lectures and seminars, supported by laboratory based practical work in
the ratio of 1:2.
Assessment Rationale:
The importance of practical understanding of, and ability to communicate, scientific information
concerning colour measurement and reproduction is reflected in the weighting of assessment
marks with a total of 75 % being awarded for laboratory work. (Learning outcomes: 2-3,5).
Written coursework may consist of an essay (15%), and a number of problems relating to colour
measurement and representation (10%), requiring a detailed and accurate analysis at the
appropriate level, with justifications and assumptions as necessary. Students are encouraged to
consult a range of sources, and assignments are timed to enable valuable feedback. (Learning
outcomes (1-2,4)
Assessment Criteria:
The extent to which the student is able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of measurement of various sources and colour samples.
• Understanding of the reproduction of colour in digital imaging systems.
• Ability to carry out measurement from images to evaluate the colour transfer
characteristics of various imaging systems.
• Interpret experimental results with due regard for experimental errors, discuss and
conclude on the findings in the light of other published results or expected outcomes.
Assessment Methods and Weightings:
Practical work (3 laboratory report): 75%
Written Coursework: 10%
End of module essay: 15%
Sources:
Essential reading
R.W.G. Hunt (1998) Measuring Colour (3rd ed.), Fountain Press, Kingston-upon-Thames, England.
R.E.Jacobson, S.F.Ray, G.G.Attridge and N.R.Axford., The Manual of Photography (9 th ed), Focal
Press, Oxford (2000).
J.Egglestone, Sensitometry for Photographers, Focal Press, Oxford, England (1984).
R.W.G. Hunt (1995) The Reproduction of Colour (5th ed.), Fountain Press, Kingston-upon-
Thames, England.
R.W.G. Hunt (2004) The Reproduction of Colour (6th ed.), The Wiley-IS&T Series in Imaging
Science and Technology, USA.
M.D. Fairchild (2004), 2 nd ed. Colour Appearance Models, The Wiley-IS&T Series in Imaging
Science and Technology, USA.
M.D. Fairchild (1998), Colour Appearance Models, Addison Wesley,USA.
R.S. Berns (2000), Principles of Colour Technology, Wiley & Sons, USA.
G. Wyszeski and W. S. Stiles (1982), Colour Science: Concepts and Methods, Quantitative Data
and Formulae, John Wiley & Sons.
Further reading:
K.McLaren (1986) The Colour Science of Dyes and Pigments (2nd ed.), Adam Hilger, Bristol,
England.
K.Nassau (Ed.) (1998) Colour for Science, Art and Industry, Elsevier Science, B.V., Amsterdam,
The Netherlands.
L.E.MacDonald and M.R.Luo (1999) Colour Imaging, John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, England.
Papers in Journals and Conference Proceedings
G.G.Attridge and M.R. Pointer(1994) “Colour Science in Photography”, J.Photogr.Sci., 42, 197.
A.M.Ford, R.E.Jacobson, and G.G.Attridge (1996) “Assessment of a CRT Display System”,
J.Photogr.Sci., 44, 147.
M.R.Pointer (1986) “Measuring Colour Reproduction”, J.Photogr.Sci., 34, 81.
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