Color and Emotion: Colors and Aesthetic Awareness (online)

Course description

In terms of colors and color palettes, emotion may be the most important factor in perception. An awareness of combinations of colors can elicit an aesthetic response which forms an emotional connection and memory of those colors. Given these factors, emotion is a strong motivator. Emotions impact a person’s memories, expectations, and assumptions about the environment which are often perceived through the senses, including vision (colors).

This course is centered in the emergent field of Colour Literacy. Examine color as an emotional experience in relation to how colors are perceived phenomenologically (relating to the sense of vision). Coursework includes a review of color terminology, identifying color palettes in the environment, and studying color as a spatial experience. / There will be no class on March 19 due to MCAD’s Spring Break.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Google Meet. Class meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m. CST. Class meetings will include lecture, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. Instructor will hold office hours 30 minutes before each class .

Prerequisites

Previous experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and/or Photoshop) is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• digital camera (phone camera or DSLR camera)

Optional supplies

• Nix Mini 3 color sensor, Nixsensor.com
• color media of choice (i.e.paints, pencils, markers, ink)

Students may spend up to $100 on optional supplies in addition to tuition.

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and a microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see links for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.