Color Theory and Application for Interiors

Course Objectives

• Compare and contrast hue, value and saturation
• Discuss the history of color theory and movements
• Apply the concepts of unity, variety, contrast, dominance, balance and harmony to designs
• Compare and contrast additive and subtractive color theory
• See how lighting and surroundings affect color
• Distinguish the relative aspects of color perception as they apply to design and lighting
• Understand how color used as symbol, as expression and as decoration
• Identify and define how color is applied to different materials used in the industry
• Understand the way color is achieved through history, psychology and application
• Demonstrate design concepts visually through presentation boards and projects

What You’ll Learn

• Color spectrum
• Color perception
• Color relativity
• Tone charts
• Paint value charts
• Color mixing
• Output schemes
• Additive and subtractive color
• Color wheel
• Itten's Color Star
• Lighting and color
• Saturation
• Tertiary colors
• Art movements
• Color balance and harmony

How You’ll Learn

• Lectures
• Lab assignments
• Field trip
• Homework assignments
• Midterm
• Guest speakers
• Final presentation

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is ideal for those who want to explore the properties of color as used in the design industry, particularly as it relates to the built environment.