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Colour Theory for Artists and Designers

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ID: 338 | Video: None | Audio: None | Animation: None

Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Improve your knowledge of colour by learning the principles that are most relevant to painters

By Publisher: David Briggs | Factsheet

Graphic designers, artists, photographers and all those involved in the visual arts need an accurate understanding of colour theory. This free online course from ALISON presents aspects of colour and light perception such as hue, lightness and chroma, brightness and saturation, visual perception of colour, mixing paints, and additive and subtractive colour mixing. The comprehensive text is accompanied by interactive graphics that further explain the concepts. This course is ideal for any learner who practices the visual arts, either professionally or as a hobby, and who wants to greatly enhance their knowledge and understanding of colour theory.

Modules in Colour Theory for Artists and Designers

The Dimensions of Colour Basics of Colour Vision Basics of Colour Vision - Interactive Graphics Basics of Light and Shade Basics of Light and Shade - Interactive Graphics Additive Colour Mixing Additive Colour Mixing - Interactive Graphics Subtractive Colour Mixing Subtractive Colour Mixing - Interactive Graphics Colour Mixing with Paints The Dimension of Hue Lightness and Chroma Brightness and Saturation Principles of Colour Principles of Colour - Interactive Graphics Colour Theory Assessment
Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course you will understand the dimension of colour by observing colour relationships, and selecting and mixing colour. You will know the meaning of chroma, saturation, hue, lightness, colorfulness and brightness. You will know the basics of colour vision, adaptation, colour constancy, simultaneous contrast and assimilation.You will learn about colour mixing such as additive and subtractive colour. You will understand the principles of colour that are relevant for painters.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Moises Figueroa - United States of America

    2013-04-23 01:04:30

    Course Module: Basics of Light and Shade - Interactive GraphicsCourse Topic: Interactive Element 2Comment: I like the graphics, I am able to see what it is explained and it helps a lot. Thank you.

  • Gorge Thomas - Malaysia

    2012-10-13 14:10:03

    Course Module: Basics of Light and Shade
    Course Topic: Basics of Light and Shade
    Comment: The latest information about colour and the theories are not only informative but very interesting as well.

  • Nicole Edgecombe - Saint Lucia

    2012-09-11 13:09:00

    Course Module: The Dimensions of Colour
    Course Topic: The Dimensions of Colour
    Comment: I'm trying to start the course colour theory for artists and designers but course content will not load. Has anyone had this problem and can suggest a solution. Thanks Nicole

  • Okogbe G Thompson - Nigeria

    2012-08-29 14:08:05

    Course Module: The Dimensions of Colour
    Course Topic: The Dimensions of Colour
    Comment: Thanks a million for the great work

  • Narcisa Stejeran - Romania

    2012-08-02 21:08:26

    Course Module: The Dimensions of Colour
    Course Topic: The Dimensions of Colour
    Comment: This course was important for me. I understanding the value of hue, chroma, lightness, brithness, saturation, colorfulness in all my futures painting. Thank you.
    How can I get the diploma?