Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • About the course

    • References (for this topic)

    • Glossary of Terms (for this topic)

    • Useful Sites and Tools

    • References (for entire series)

    • Glossary of Terms (for entire series)
  • 2

    Color Theory

    • Terms and Definitions

    • Meanings of Colors

    • Color Red

    • Color Harmonies

    • Perception of Color
  • 3

    Contrast

    • Illustration

    • Photography and Film

    • Graphic Design

    • Popular Culture

    • Online contrast checker

    • Visual Attention Software

    • Improving design based on VAS analysis
  • 4

    Exercises

    • Conclusion and next steps

    • Test your knowledge! - Color & Contrast quiz

    • Design Analysis - Color & Contrast Worksheet

    • PROJECT - Exercise Files

    • PROJECT - Adobe Photoshop techniques

    • PROJECT - Adobe Illustrator techniques

    • PROJECT - Adobe Illustrator - Recolor Artwork

    • Submit your Work [Pro Members Only]
  • 5

    Student Reviews

    • Student Review - Dushan Neshkovski and Jonathon Lawrence

    • Student Review - Charlene Prempeh, Sarah Goodell and Zhihan Wang

    • Student Review - Roderick McDonald

    • Student Review - Gloann Merce Castro

    • Student Review - Zoya Hixson

    • Student Review - Devorah Rubinfeld and Rose Dewick

    • Student review - Shaun Purvis and Vesna Dias