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Description A series of lectures and projects examining the history, practice and theories of colour and light. Practical experience to enable students to: precisely identify and exactly recreate any hue; develop an understanding of the subjective nature of colour vision; develop an awareness of the difference between the additive and subtractive systems of light-projected and physical colour. The course aims to develop a practical knowledge of the theories of colour, its historic antecedents and possible future applications including investigations of light and colour as natural phenomena. A series of studio-based exercises, lectures and discussions create a basic understanding of the nature of personal colour perception and bias. Analysis of the relationships colours create with other colours and the nature of colours within their surrounding architectural and environmental context. It is asssumed students enrolling in this course are in a design or fine arts program, and have completed at least one year of design studio and drawing courses.
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