COLOR THEORY

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This course offers an in-depth exploration of color theory through hands-on practice and application. Students will develop a working vocabulary of color and its semiotic meaning in art and design, examine the emotional and symbolic associations of color and study the role of hue, value and saturation in visual communication. Emphasis is placed on understanding color schemes, palettes and their impact across creative industries. Projects focus on the perceptual and psychological effects of hue, saturation, temperature and value, with the goal of articulating color’s cultural, emotional and psychological significance.