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ART 109 Color Theory
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2016
SUN#: None
AGEC: None  
Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: The study of color theory, color perception, psychology of color and their applications to visual design and composition.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: This is a required class for art majors at some state universities, including ASU, NAU and UofA (transfers as ART department elective to UofA)

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Knowledge Level) Duplicate a color swatch.
2. (Comprehension Level) Explain the fundamentals of color perception.
3. (Application Level) Implement essential terms of color theory.
4. (Application Level) Employ the optical phenomena of color to affect the appearance of color.
5. (Analysis Level) Use and compare systems of color harmony in visual designs.
6. (Synthesis Level) Compose a portfolio of original designs using principles of color theory.
7. (Evaluation Level) Assess psychological factors that influence human response to color.
8. (Evaluation Level) Critique the use of color in visual compositions.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
None