ART 116 Basic Design: Color

Emphasis on fundamental color theory, and color design as related to painting, film, photography, graphic design, ceramics and other 2D, 3D and digital media. Students will create and analyze projects that demonstrate critical and creative thinking and knowledge of color theory and practice. Students will participate in critiques, discussions and presentations of the historical and contemporary context of color theory and design. A foundation course for students interested in visual arts, graphic design and multimedia design fields.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Create and analyze design projects that demonstrate of use of color theory as related to 2D and/or 3D and/or digital media and practice
2. Identify and demonstrate use of color elements, including, but not limited to hue, value, intensity, temperature
3. Identify and demonstrate use of specific color systems and relationships, including but not limited to, achromatic, monochromatic, complimentary, analogous, triadic, split-complimentary
4. Identify and demonstrate use of 2D design elements and organizational principles, including but not limited to, unity, harmony, emphasis, rhythm, tension, balance, repetition
5. Demonstrate individual visual, aesthetic, conceptual choices in color design projects that relate to specific art historical and/or contemporary art theory
6. Demonstrate the ability to analyze color and design images, verbally, or in writing, related to specific color media, theory and vocabulary
7. Display specific elements of creative thinking, including Persistence, Risk-taking, Reflection and Exploration