INTD 1030 - Design and Color

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course identifies the fundamental elements and principles of design and demonstrates how they relate to interior spaces. Course activities include an exploration of applied color theory, light theory, color harmonies, and color relationships as well as color psychology through experiential projects.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Elements of design
Principles of design
Patterns
Balance
Hue, value and chroma scales
Color wheel
Color and light
Textures
Moods and themes
Color psychology
Color matching
Color relationships
Simultaneous and successive contrast
Color assimilation
Munsell color system
Color schemes
Aesthetics
Cultural symbolism of colors

Learning Outcomes

demonstrate the elements of design.
demonstrate the principles of design.
analyze the color wheel.
demonstrate color relationships.
apply color harmonies to interior spaces.
discuss color psychology.
compare positive and negative space in interiors.
demonstrate the effects of light and color in interior spaces.
interpret hue, value and chroma.
interpret moods and themes.
create a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates the application of design and color.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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