Color in the Digital Age

Learn color theory fundamentals as you explore the basics of the psychology of color and best practices in the use color in graphic design.

Competencies:

Explain the psychological effects of colors
Define color terminology including purity saturation, value, lightness, chromo, intensity, shade and tint
Describe color blending methods - subtractive and additive
Describe different color modes
Describe how color is used effectively in overall compositions or designs, including the relationships between dominance, hierarchy, contrast and color

This course is designed for artists interested in color theory fundamentals and the practical application of color in graphic design. Learn about the color wheel and color harmony as well as the basics of the psychology of color. Understand how color is created and managed using the most common graphic design software applications and devices.

Prerequisites:

Photoshop: Level 1
InDesign: Level 1 Illustrator: Level 1

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