Attending an NCS Colour Academy course is an effective way to obtain world class colour knowledge, meet other professionals and exchange experiences around different aspects of colour. Your expertise in colour design gained from participating in the Certified Colour Designer programme will be confirmed by a Diploma.
Develop your colour skills and gain a deeper understanding of colour.
May 22-23, 2013 in Berlin (DE) in English
June 3-4, 2013 in Berlin (DE) in German
During one summer week, learn about colour, its role and meaning. Colour perception, interaction, pattern, light, mixing and how we express ourselves through colour design are…
June 26 - July 1, 2013 in Mariefred (SE) - in English
Sharpen your skills on colour perception and test your colour vision to optimise your colour designs
June 24-25, 2013 in Stockholm (SE) - in English
The central question treated is how architects and designers can improve their knowledge of colour by using digital tools on the computer. Take the opportunity to learn about…
Learn about the significance of colour in exterior design and the changes in colour when observing a small colour sample versus a real surface. Increase your knowledge about…
Light and colour are among the most important ingredients in a good and pleasant environment. A conscious interaction of colour and light enhances the impression.
How can we see our home as a whole when working with furnishing, colour and lighting in a home environment?
How does colour and light affect our wellbeing in public spaces? What characterises a good environment in which colour and light interact and how can orientation in public…
A Colour Advisor enhances your company's status and knowledge with qualified colour design consultation. The competence increases the ability to have successful conversations…
October 9-11, 2013 in Berlin, Germany (Interior - ENG)
November 11-13, 2013 in Berlin Germany (Interior - DE)
September 18-20, 2013 in Berlin, Germany (Exterior - ENG)
September 11-13, 2013 in Berlin, Germany (Exterior - DE)
Learn how to make your colour communication more effective and easy and how NCS can be used when communicating with your customers and to sell more paint.
Learn about collage history, different collage techniques, basic composition rules and create handmade paper collages.
Colour is important in shop signage and when exposing a selection of products. With the right combination of colour and light, you can capture customer interest already in the…
This workshop is a joint event with Tongji University in China.
Learn how to implement appropriate trend colours in design of products such as paint, interior decoration, industrial products, textiles and how to create a colour collection…
Learn about the history and background of environments in The Swedish Million Programme; interior/exterior architectural painting and examples. Gain insight in used colour…
The inspiration in Swedish colour design has its basis in the 18th century colour palette, the Swedish Gustavian style. The course provides insight into interiors and…
What distinguished the contemporary colours during the different eras of the 20th century? What colours were used as in e.g. Art Nouveau, Art Déco and Functionalism?
Learn rational methods to create simple stairwell decorations in the form of patterns and enhanced details.
Develop your marbling painting skills and get new ideas and inspiration.
Colour is crucial for a product's quality, for the identity of a product and is an integrated part of the corporate identity and policies.
Learn about colour measurement, colour tinting systems, colour matching systems, measurement instruments and calibration using NCS as a tool. This is a technical course and…
The course will give an overview of all parts included in the use of tinting systems for paint and which factors to consider when introducing a tinting system.
Colour is crucial when assessing the quality and aesthetics of a product. Learn about basic colour systematics, colour measurement and visual and instrumental colour assessment.
For successful mixing of a colour in manufacturing, expertise is needed concerning the properties of pigments and the changes when mixed and dried.
