Color Theory and Application

ARCH X 452.1

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions, using traditional as well as contemporary methods.

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As few as 10 weeks
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What you can learn.

  • Learn about the color wheel and the applications of color theories to interior design
  • Gain an understanding of Munsell and Albers theories, perception, symbolism, and psychology
  • Understand and develop pattern-painting techniques
  • Explore theories with a hands-on experience in a variety of media

About this course:

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions using traditional as well as contemporary methods with an emphasis on individual experimentation through lab exercises and demonstrations. Topics include the color wheel; Munsell and Albers theories; perception, symbolism and psychology; pattern-painting techniques; and the applications of color theories to art, architecture and interior design. Student projects and lectures combine intense exploration of theories with hands-on experience in a variety of media.
Prerequisites

ARCH X 454A Elements of Design I or consent of program advisor.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Tiffany Sands
401733
Fee:
$875.00
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Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contemporary Color Theory and Use by Steven Bleicher
Cenage Learning
ISBN 9781111538910
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Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Edward Varias
401735
Fee:
$875.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Alvalyn Lundgren
401734
Fee:
$875.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Color Workbook  by Becky Koenig
Pearson Education
ISBN 9780205255948

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MATERIALS LIST FOR THIS COURSE

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Tiffany Sands
403119
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contemporary Color Theory and Use by Steven Bleicher
Cenage Learning
ISBN 9781111538910
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Edward Varias
403117
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Alvalyn Lundgren
403118
Fee:
$875.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Color Workbook  by Becky Koenig
Pearson Education
ISBN 9780205255948

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MATERIALS LIST FOR THIS COURSE

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Interior Design: Foundation Level
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