painting by Daniela Nikolaeva 2 hibiscus flowers, red and yellow

WELCOME to GRART 122

Dear Students,

Welcome to GRART 122 Applied Graphic Design 2! My name is Daniela Nikolaeva, and I am very excited to guide you through this creative journey.

About the course

This course teaches you the art and science of color. It focuses on theories and practical applications of color in art and design projects. You’ll develop skills in publication design, label and package design, and poster and flyer creation. GRART 122 is offered only once a year and is a key part of our certificate and degree programs.

Course Modality

For the first time, this course is offered fully online. It is taught asynchronously, with no required Zoom meetings.

Although it is an asynchronous class, I am here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need help with assignments, you may schedule a Zoom meeting during my office hours on Fridays at 2:00 PM. For students new to online learning, I will hold an orientation meeting on 09/13/24 at 2:00 pm. If you cannot attend this orientation meeting, simply login to Canvas and start working with the modules. This link will be used for the entire semester, for my office hours on Fridays at 2:00 PM.

https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/88647446096

Meeting ID: 886 4744 6096

Come with enthusiasm and an open mind.

I look forward to seeing your creative works on Canvas!

Course Objectives

There are 12 main sections in this course, which cover important areas of color theory. The 12 main categories in this course are set up as chapters in our digital book.

After completing this course, you will be knowledgeable in these topics:

The Essence of Color - the physical, psychological, and chemical aspects of color
Color Theorists and the Color Wheel
Color Models
The Properties of Color
Color Schemes
Color Interaction
Color Vision
Visual Perception
Color in Nature
Color Psychology
Color Meaning
Color in Design

Our Textbook

We have an excellent, custom-tailored textbook for our class. "Color Power" is a comprehensive resource, containing all lectures, discussion points, and practice exercises. It is available in digital format, making it accessible on various devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops. The textbook is also printer-friendly. All tests and quizzes in the course will be based on the content covered in the textbook. Once purchased, the textbook belongs to you indefinitely, serving as a valuable reference for future use. The textbook is available at Danidesignart.com/books

Happy learning!

Daniela Nikolaeva (a.k.a ProfessorDaNi)

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