Color Science

Catalog description

This course provides students with an understanding of the research that led to the development and application of various metrics for the assessment of color appearance, the performance of light sources and the specification of object colors. Students will learn the scientific theory and practical application of color measurement, including the fundamental theories and computational modeling of human color vision. The goal of this course is for the students to apply knowledge of colorimetry and photometry to evaluate light sources and quantify the color appearance and properties of objects. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the fundamental quantities commonly used in illumination engineering (e.g., color temperature, color rendition metrics, etc.), their use, and limitations. The course is grounded in past and current research literature. Students will build on existing theoretical frameworks and methodologies, allowing students to synthesize new knowledge and produce scholarly work in this field.