INTD 1260 - Color Theory

4.5 Credits

This course is a study of the principles of color and application theories. Color relationships and application geared to selected creative disciplines are explored through class application projects. Projects use a variety of techniques to develop assigned problems.

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 1.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify the characteristics, vocabulary, and theories of the Munsell color system as related to its application.
Explain how color relates to symbolism, trends, and human emotional and psychological response.
Explain the various relationships among colors to include color constancy, assimilation, separateness, intermingling, texture, and successive and simultaneous contrast.
Cite the major Munsell color paths based on harmony and balance.
Cite the visible and invisible attributes of color and light.
Explain the relationship between vision and color.
Cite the differences between additive and subtractive color mixtures.
Identify historical color usage in terms of symbolism, religion, and popularity.
Explain how color is used in branding, product design, installations, and printing.
Relate differences in color usage among fashion, interior and exterior design.
Explain the importance of the Color Marketing Group as it related to color forecasting.

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