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Course Description

Color wheel made from color swatches

Color is emotional. A color resonates based on memory, cultural bias, and personal preference. Artists and designers alike communicate effectively through choice of hue, saturation, and value. In this course, knowledge and understanding of color are developed through weekly exercises and homework projects. Through lecture, demonstration, critique, and practical experience, students investigate color theory; fundamental elements, principles, and terminology; color systems, color modes; and more. Students develop an investigative process for problem-solving, revising, and inventing through the application of color as it exists in physical and digital worlds.

Note:

- Please refer to the Section Notes for details of course format (online, on-campus, etc).

 

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Color Theory and Design
Type
Studio
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2025 to Apr 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Onsite  
Course Fee(s)
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 3/18/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
  • Course teaching method: On-Campus
  • Please refer to our policies page for COVID Safety guidelines and additional campus-specific information on our Policies page.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
Section Title
Color Theory and Design
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Feb 10, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 2/17/25 & 3/17/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
  • Course teaching method: Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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