MCCCD Program Description

Color and Design

Course: INT150

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 6 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Introduction to the theory and application of color as related to the elements and principles of design. Light and its effect on color. Emphasis on the development of presentation skills for the field of interior design

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply basic color theory. (I) 2. Define and contrast the properties of color: hue, value and intensity. (I) 3. Identify major color systems. (II) 4. Apply various color schemes and harmonies. (III) 5. Create two-dimensional compositions that incorporate the elements and principles of design. (IV) 6. Describe and apply various types of color contrast. (V) 7. Explain the process of color vision and the impact of light sources on color perception. (VI) 8. Explain how color influences human behavior. (VII) 9. Use a variety of presentation techniques.(I, III, IV, V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Color Theory A. Organization and evolution of the color wheel B. Properties of color 1. Hue 2. Value 3. Intensity II. Historical Overview of Color Systems A. Brewster B. Munsell C. Ostwald D. Others III. Color Schemes and Harmonies IV. Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Design A. Elements and principles B. Presentation techniques V. Color Contrast A. Complementary contrast B. Contrast of temperature C. Simultaneous contrast VI. Color Perception A. Anatomy of the eye B. Color vision C. Visual illusions D. Light and color VII. Color and Human Behavior A. Color psychology B. Color associations C. Color symbolism

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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