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Web Design Career Certificate - Sessions College
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Online Bachelors Degre in Graphic Design - Sessions College
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Online digital photography degree - Sessions College
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Online Color Theory Course

4017: Color Theory

Learn how to design with color

Color is an essential tool for any designer. Though each color has its own specific hue and value, the expression and perception of color changes in different contexts. In this online color theory course, you'll learn how to work with color, discovering how to develop color schemes for your design projects. The course will range from fundamental color concepts and terminology to the practical application of color in typography and using color effectively on-screen.

Graphic Design | 30 hours | Next Start:
November 1, 2024
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About This Course

Project-Based Learning

This course is packed with creative projects:

  • Studies in color systems
  • Color interaction studies
  • Retro poster design
  • Book cover design
What Skills Will I Develop?

Students in this course can expect to learn to:

  • Identify fundamental color concepts including hue, saturation, value, and intensity.
  • Produce color harmonies based on geometric connections of the color wheel.
  • Employ color value and saturation to create moods relevant to specific products or design needs.
  • Create "mood boards" or color studies that illustrate specific types of color combinations.
  • Analyze how color presents an illusion of light in artwork.
  • Effectively apply the various illusions created by interactions of hue, contrast, value, and saturation.
  • Experiment with color interactions to control which elements move forward or fade back in a design layout.
  • Examine the primary colors of light and pigment and how these colors are formed on screen and in print.
  • Use color to enhance the legibility of typography in different design scenarios including print design, Web design, and brand identity.
  • Define an approach to creating a color palette, applying it to design, and evaluating color effectiveness.
What Software and Supplies Do I Need?

To take this course you'll need:

  • Computer with Internet connection.
  • Adobe Photoshop or equivalent program.
  • Basic experience in the above software.

Course Instructor(s)

The course is taught by the following instructor(s):

Course Outline

    1. Thinking About Color

      To begin to understand how to work with color, we'll explore different ways of looking at it using the color wheel. The concepts of hue, saturation, and harmony will be introduced. Values and intensities of colors are explored using illustrations and real-world examples.

    2. Color Interactivity

      Colors can look very different depending on the other colors around them. Lesson Two explores how colors work with each other. You may be surprised by some of the effects and illusions that can be created by simple pairings of colors. We'll also look at light and how it affects the perception of color.

    3. Color in Design

      Designers use two very different "modes" of color in their work: color that is made of printing inks and color that is made from light in a monitor. The differences between these additive and subtractive color systems will be explored in Lesson Three. Other important topics covered include using color on the Web, combining color with typography, and incorporating color psychology in your designs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How Do The Courses Work?

Our Professional Certificate courses are project-based and instructor-led. In each course you’ll complete a series of lectures and projects designed to stretch your creative skills. The courses are delivered on a flexible schedule with no set-logins or Zoom meetings. You can study when you want, provided you complete your program by the assigned deadline.

Who Are The Instructors?

Our courses are developed and taught by our industry-leading faculty of creative professionals. This means that you’ll learn in-demand skills, get feedback on your work, and build a portfolio of creative work. View our Student Gallery for featured student projects

When Can I Start?

You can enroll in this course on an individual basis or as part of a Professional Certificate program. Professional Certificate programs start every month on the first of the month. With rolling admissions, you can start as soon as you complete Orientation.

Explore Professional Certificate Programs: Graphic Design | Web Design | Multimedia | Digital Arts | Marketing Design | Fine Arts

How Do I Register?

To register for a Professional Certificate program, complete our program application. To register for this course on an individual basis, please contact our admissions team at admissions@sessions.edu. An Admissions Advisor will contact you to setup your enrollment.

Course Tuition and Fees
Tuition$619
Registration Fee* $50
Total Course Price $669

Registration fees are nonrefundable after 5 days from enrollment.

Is Sessions College Accredited?

Yes. Since 2001, Sessions College has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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