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

Colour management systems: Colour communication and reproduction between components of a
digital imaging chain. International Colour Consortium (ICC) specifications for colour in computer
systems. Gamut mapping and related problems in digital systems.
Colour reproduction quality: The quantification of colour reproduction and the assessment of
image quality.
Colour appearance models: The use of colour appearance to give related colour reproduction
quality metrics.
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 reproduction is reflected in the weighting of assessment marks with a total of
40 % being awarded for laboratory work. (Learning outcomes: 1-5,8).
A 10-minute seminar presentation, based on experimental work of the student to the rest of the
class is design to demonstrate the ability to report and communicate experimental results
(Learning outcomes: 3-4,8).
The residual 40 % of marks are awarded on a conventional, unseen, time-constrained written
examination designed to demonstrate knowledge and its application to problem solving in colour
reproduction. (Learning outcomes: 1-3, 6-7).
Assessment Criteria:
The extent to which the student is able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of colour systems, of colour measurement and quantification and colour
spaces.
• Understanding of the reproduction of colour in digital imaging systems.
• Ability to carry out measurement from images to quantify the colour reproduction 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.
• Use reference material as appropriate.
Assessment Methods and Weightings:
Practical work (2 laboratory report): 40%
Coursework: 20%
Written examination: 40%
Sources:
Essential reading
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.
R.W.G. Hunt (1998) Measuring Colour (3rd ed.), Fountain Press, Kingston-upon-Thames, England.
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.
H. R. Kang, Digital Color Imaging, (1997), USA.
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