ART 321 - Colour Theory 1

Course Description

Examine various colour theories, relationships, and phenomena within the context of two- and three-dimensional design. Effects of light, colour mixing, colour application, and colour dynamics are addressed. There are in-class and home assignments.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

• Devise a working knowledge of color  
• Define terms for color nomenclature  
• Practice color mixing by way of primary sets
• Investigate the basic workings of the human eye/brain system in regard to color perception   
• Review the basics of physics of light and color
• Identify color environments, both human-created, and in the natural world
• Analyze the relationship of color forecasting to the commercial design market
• Define the use of color models; use varieties of both color contrast and assimilation
• Distinguish ways of developing a personal color set/voice

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

• Certificate in Visual Design : Core Courses
• Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Core Courses
• Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Core Courses