GDT-217 Color

This course is for graphic designers, fine artists, crafts people and anyone concerned with the use of color for a specific design application. Course covers color theory as well as its science and practice in graphic design. Students will solve visual problems with specific color goals and emotions in mind. A series of projects and problems will be used to develop the student’s eye in the recognition of the nuances of color selection and the visual message sent by the use of those choices. Technical issues such as proofing, color space, proof and monitor profiling, ICC color management and how colors are specified for print and web media will also be covered. Total of 45 hours of lecture. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GDT 116 and GDT 142 or GDT 143. Semester offered: Fall. 3 Credits.