Color Theory and Design

Overview

Subject area

VPA

Catalog Number

137

Course Title

Color Theory and Design

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on color and design and its influence upon our society. Students will study color theory, historical and psychological characteristics of color, principles of design, and applications of color in industry. Students will develop projects with paint and collage, as well as explore computer colors in an electronic environment. Topics will include color theory, color models and color matching, color perception and design considerations, and choosing color for multiple media.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

034795

Course Schedule