Color Theory and Application
Color Theory and Application
This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions, using traditional as well as contemporary methods.
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This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions using traditional as well as contemporary methods with an emphasis on individual experimentation through lab exercises and demonstrations. Topics include the color wheel; Munsell and Albers theories; perception, symbolism and psychology; pattern-painting techniques; and the applications of color theories to art, architecture and interior design. Student projects and lectures combine intense exploration of theories with hands-on experience in a variety of media.
ARCH X 454A Elements of Design I or consent of program advisor.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Internet access required. Materials required.
Internet access required. Materials required.
Internet access required. Materials required.
This course applies toward the following programs
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