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Color and Design Communication Studio
Course: INT201

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   6.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: The application of color theory to professional interior design projects. Emphasis on utilizing leading industry software for the development and delivery of presentations as used in the professional interior design industry.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify major color systems. (I)
2. Apply concepts of color theory. (I-V)
3. Apply the properties of color. (I-V)
4. Apply various color schemes and harmonies. (I-V)
5. Use a variety of presentation techniques. (III - V)
6. Create both physical and digital two-dimensional compositions by incorporating the elements and principles of design. (III-V)
7. Produce design presentations and portfolio materials. (III-V)
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. Color systems
      1. Pigment
      2. Process
      3. Light
      4. Partitive
   B. Properties of color
      1. Hue
      2. Value
      3. Intensity
      4. Temperature
   C. Color schemes and harmonies
   D. Color contrast
   E. Value range
   F. Pattern
II. Color resources
   A. Colorhexa
   B. Adobe color
   C. Color wheels
   D. Color vocabulary
III. Presentation techniques
   A. Physical presentation boards
   B. Digital design documents
   C. Audience presentation
   D. Informal discussion
   E. Communication techniques
IV. Digital editing and presentation
   A. Photoshop
   B. Illustrator
   C. Adobe Acrobat
   D. InDesign
   E. Sketch-up
V. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional design
   A. Elements and principles
   B. Residential and commercial projects
   C. Branding
      1. Title block design
      2. Logo
   D. Concept boards
   E. Renderings
   F. Floor plans and elevations
   G. Finish plans and schedules
   H. Custom products
      1. Tile
      2. Wallcovering
      3. Area rug
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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