WELCOME to GRART 122

Dear Students,

Welcome to GRART 122 Applied Graphic Design 2! My name is Daniela Nikolaeva, and I'm 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

This is an in-person course.

The first class meeting is on Friday, 08/28, at noon in Building A, room 153, at the Graphic Arts Department in Laney College.

Come with enthusiasm and an open mind. Bring a notepad and a pen, a drawing pad, pencils, and erasers.

Other teaching materials will be provided.

I look forward to seeing you in class!

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

Happy learning!

Daniela Nikolaeva (a.k.a ProfessorDaNi)

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