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Layne Goldsmith
ART 126
Seattle Campus
Studio-based class introducing students, through particular studio practice of individual instructors, to methods of visual awareness, principles of organization, and approaches to visual and conceptual observation. Relationship between art history and contemporary art practice. Artistic medium in each class varies with instructor expertise. Offered: AWSpS.
Class description
This is a course in Color Theory and Application. Lectures and assignments are designed to introduce students to principles of color and the terminology. Students will construct color wheels, will learn to mix colors, to manipulate tints, tones and shades, and to apply the theory and basic skills to a range of media.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The course will be taught as a studio based, hand-on workshop. There will be slide lectures, materials demonstrations, field trips, and in-class exercises in application of theory. Students will be required to do some out-of-class assignments as well.
Recommended preparation
If you are interested in majoring in art, or are interested in color and its application, you have the essential preparation for the course. Any previous work in color theory or application is, of course, useful, but not required.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments have been designed to develop an awareness of color theory and an ability to exercise its use. Students will produce color wheels and color gradations as a way to begin to become familiar with the principles. Materials used in assignments will range from 'found color' collage materials, to paints and dyes. Students will gain the ability to match, mix, and construct color systems as a result of these assignments.
All students begin the class with a 4.0 Final grades are based upon the following: 1. Arriving to each class with necessary materials and preparation 2. Completion of all assignments by due dates 3. Accuracy and care in executing materials based work 4. Thougtful participation in all class discussions, critiques, field trips and other activities
