Introduction to Color Theory for Visual Communication
Color Properties and Theory
A course by Sean Adams , Graphic Designer
About the video: Color Properties and Theory
Overview
“Describing color is complex. It’s even more complicated when I explain something with a term, and the other person uses another. This lesson clarifies the terms we use and what they mean. We also examine foundation color theory, terminology, and examples: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, and Monochromatic”
In this video lesson Sean Adams addresses the topic: Color Properties and Theory, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Color Theory for Visual Communication. Unlock the secrets of color in visual arts with expert Sean Adams. Explore, experiment, and express boldly in our color theory course..
Partial transcription of the video
“Describing color is hard. It's even more difficult. When I explain something with a term and the other person uses a different one, So let's clarify the terms we use and what they mean. As I mentioned earlier, color is subjective. That makes common terminology important. You want to make sure you and your client or collaborator mean the same thing. when you talk about the value, hue, or tone. Now, these are nitty gritty facts about color. You may already know these, but it never hurts to have a refresher. Hue is the overall appearance of a set of colors. several colors such as these yellow ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Color Theory for Visual Communication
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Color Theory, Design, Graphic Design, Printing
Sean Adams
A course by Sean Adams
Sean Adams is an internationally recognized graphic designer and the Chair of Undergraduate and Graduate Graphic Design at ArtCenter College of Design. He has written multiple best-selling books that have been published in multiple languages, including [i]The Designer’s Dictionary of Color [i] and [i] How Design Makes Us Think [i]. He has lectured about color theory and design since 1992 in his native United States, and in Canada, Mexico, England and Argentina. He has been an on-air author at LinkedIn Learning for over a decade with courses about concept, composition, branding, and history. He has collaborated with numerous brands and companies, including Nickelodeon, Disney XD, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Sundance Film Festival, Gap, Old Navy, UCLA, and many others.
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