ART 123 - Color Theory and Design

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Art
Description:
Color Theory and Design is a foundation art and design course in which students analyze and practice the effects of color relationships applicable to a range of visual art disciplines. Students will learn color systems and varying methods to categorize and understand color using a range of materials. Through the design process, students will problem solve, evaluate, and produce multiple solutions in an effort to develop perceptual skills. Exposure to contemporary and historical artists, demonstration, discussion and critique will supplement studio practices. Required artist materials will be covered at the start of the semester. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and utilize the 12-hue color wheel; Recognize and articulate color shifts regarding hue, value, intensity, and temperature; Manipulate color perception utilizing color theory guidelines; Successfully produce and apply a color gradient scale to supplement design; Locate color mixtures to create an optical illusion of transparency; Properly mix colors to achieve desired color characteristics; Utilize color systems to achieve balance including complementary, triadic, quadratic, and analogous hues; Properly utilize artist materials and techniques; Articulate how color affects human behavior; Analyze, describe, and assess artwork.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ART 122
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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