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Course Description

In this studio/seminar course students explore the effective use of colour as a digital design element. Topics include the physiology of vision, perceptual psychologies, ethnography, colour interactions, colour bias, value, saturation, temperature, and calibration. Student in this class will learn through studio projects, group discussion, demonstrations, presentations, and critique. Information acquired in this course should assist students to use colour appropriately and effectively when determining visual outcomes for online and print production.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand light, the physiology of the eye, and colour vision,
  • Familiarize with subtractive and additive colour models,
  • Comprehend colour interactions applying the perception of colour that changes depending on the context,
  • Create dynamic compositions using colour contrasts,
  • Adhere communicative potential of colour to projects,
  • Prepare a digital document for print.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own software. Adobe CC is required for this course. Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign will be needed to complete assignments.

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When you enrol in a course with the School of Continuing Studies, get a 6-month Adobe Creative Cloud License at 50% off. That’s $36 per month. Simply add Adobe CC to your cart when you register for a course and start creating.

 

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Section Title
Colour Theory for Digital Design
Type
Online
Dates
May 07, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $575.00
Additional Fee(s)
Adobe CC $216.00 Optional
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required.
Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions.  Learn more about what to expect in a Continuing Studies online course at OCAD U.

Important: Online courses have firm start and end dates. Each assignment has its own deadline. Extensions are not granted.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas.

Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.