ART 102: Color Theory

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Class Program
Art
Distribution
Humanities Performance/Skill
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 44 Lab Hours 22

The study of water color painting from still life and nature with an introduction to the materials and techniques of watercolor painting.

Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Apply the principles and elements of art to designs with an emphasis on color through the basic principles of color theory and mixing.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of two-dimensional form using the enhancement of color.
  3. Aesthetically discriminate through self-critique and critique of other students’ artwork.
  4. Exhibit quality craftsmanship with a variety of media.

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Course Content Outline
  1. Basic study in color theory
    1. Nature of color
    2. Uses of color
    3. Color Problems
  2. Color exercises
    1. Primary color
    2. Color wheel
    3. Warming and cooling of colors
    4. Relative brilliance of color
    5. Complementary colors
    6. Texture
    7. Composition in warm color
    8. Composition in cool color
    9. Composition in cool and warm color