Color Theory and Application

ARCH X 452.1

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions, using traditional as well as contemporary methods.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Hybrid (In-Person)
Starting at $799.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn about the color wheel and the applications of color theories to interior design
  • Gain an understanding of Munsell and Albers theories, perception, symbolism, and psychology
  • Understand and develop pattern-painting techniques
  • Explore theories with a hands-on experience in a variety of media

About this course:

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions using traditional as well as contemporary methods with an emphasis on individual experimentation through lab exercises and demonstrations. Topics include the color wheel; Munsell and Albers theories; perception, symbolism and psychology; pattern-painting techniques; and the applications of color theories to art, architecture and interior design. Student projects and lectures combine intense exploration of theories with hands-on experience in a variety of media.
Prerequisites

ARCH X 454A Elements of Design I or consent of program advisor.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Edward Varias
396576
Fee:
$799.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 11, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu Apr 11, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu Apr 18, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu Apr 25, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu May 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu May 30, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
Lecture
Thu Jun 13, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214
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This section has no set meeting times.
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Instructor: Alvalyn Lundgren
396577
Fee:
$799.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Color Workbook  by Becky Koenig

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