Color Strategies Columbia College Chicago 600 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 Art + Design Department 623 S. Wabash Suite 721 Chicago, IL 60605 312.369.7380 22-2260-03 3 cr, Spring 2011 Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:50 PM (1/24/2011-5/14/2011) Location: CCC (Wabash Building 813 - Studio) Prerequisites: Two-Dimensional Design Instructor: DEBRA KAYES Email: dkayes@colum.edu LInk to class web site: debrakayes.com/colorstrategies Office hours: by appointment Last Day to Add a Class: Saturday, January 29 Last Day to Drop Class: Saturday, February 5 Last Day to Withdraw from Class: Saturday, March 19 Course Description Color Strategies will examine the study of traditional color theory in depth along with modernist color applications. The basic text sources for the course are Johannes Iten s The Elements of Color and Josef Albers The Interaction of Color. Many of the color exercises taught at the Bauhaus will be a foundation of the class. The students will be able to orient their color thinking towards their major area of study throughout the semester. Class Fee Instructional resource fee: A+D courses (2 4 credits) have a $40.00 that supports the curriculum of the department. Goals and Objectives This course extends the student s formal and theoretical knowledge of color as it was introduced in 2-D Design. It is meant as an investigation into color practice as an essential tool in the creation of art, design, or photographic artifacts. Students will be given an extended opportunity to apply these practices in the execution of projects within their chosen disciplines and special emphasis will be placed on the conceptualization process and the utilization of color strategies in a variety of media........understanding of several systems of color theory and the terminology related.......develop a sensitivity to color relationships.......develop an understanding of your personal color sense.......examine color as it relates to chemical, psychological, physiological aspects.......develop an understanding of color as a building tool, and not only a decorative application.......develop the ability to orchestrate a powerful visual image with color.......create meaning with color in your own work
.......Learn about the history and usage of color in art and design Media This course is designed to be media non-specific, but at the same time, media intensive. Students may complete assignments in the media of their choice, but are also responsible for completing assignments in alternate media. You must demonstrate a working knowledge of color within at least two different media spaces during the term of the class. Possible choices might include:.......painting/ Drawing.......Printmaking.......Photography.......Ceramics.......Digital media.......mixed & Muti-media.......Time-based media Required Texts The Elements of Color, Johannes Itten, Wiley, 1970. Interaction of Color, Josef Albers, Yale, revised, 1975. Recommended Texts Instructor will introduce reading assignments as semester progresses. These will be posted on oasis. Kandinsky s Teaching at the Bauhaus, Poling, Rizzoli, 1987. Art and Visual Perception, Rudolph Arnheim, 1954, revised, 2004.. Color Codes: Modern Theories of Color in Philosophy, Painting and Architecture, Literature, Music, and Psychology, Charles A. Rilev II, University Press of New England, 1995. Bright Earth, Phillip Ball, 2001 Color, Victoria Finlay, 2004 What Color does a Sound Make, ICI, 2004? Chromophobia, David Batchelor, 2001 Supplies and Materials Dick Blick Art Supply in the LOOP, 42 S State Street 312.920.0300 Acrylic Paint (Golden suggested): SMALL 2 OZ TUBES: titanium white (if you are going to do a lot of painting in this class, get a bigger tube of white) ivory black cadmium red, medium cadmium yellow, medium cobalt blue OPTIONAL TUBES: viridian green
alizarin crimson cadmium red light or vermilion ultramarine blue, or french ultramarine magenta, or rose madder cadmium yellow light or lemon yellow hue, yellow ochre, raw umber cadmium yellow medium, or indian yellow, cerulean blue, or magnese blue BRUSHES: 3 short handled, synthetic rounds in sizes ranging from, #1#3, #6 1 Flat #6 OTHER MATERIALS: four sheets of 18 or 22 white Rives BFK paper, or ARCHES COVER (prepare to purchase more paper as needed) glue stick and/or rubber cement and/or gel medium pencils eraser masking tape plastic palette knife OTHER OPTIONAL THINGS: small size disposable paper palette pad magazines markers crayons cutting tool-xacto or scissors sketchbook steel ruler containers: jars or tupperware luggage or tackle box for supplies Grading Policy All final grades will be based on an A thorough F scale. Plus (+) and Minus (-) grades will be awarded. Grades: A (100-93) A- (92-90) B+ (89-87) B (86-83) B- (82-80) C+ (79-77) C (76-73) C- (72-70) D+ (69-67)
D (66-63) D- (62-60) F (59-0) Projects will be evaluated by the following criteria: 100 90 = Superior in understanding of concepts, thoroughness of exploration of concepts and materials, creative (imaginative, thoughtful, fresh, original) handling of materials and solution to the assignment, high level of craftsmanship, and development of the work. 89 80 = Concepts are well understood; work is very developed and reveals solid exploration of the concepts and materials, solid craftsmanship, inventive solutions. 79 70 = Some essential understanding, some exploration of concepts and materials. 69 60 = Weak in understanding and craft. Form a t This a studio course with assigned problems. Class begins with a review of the work due for the week. followed by a presentation of new material as a lecture/demonstration, the studio section of the class is your work time and I can assist you individually. Presentations include slides, handouts, hands-on demos and examples. DO NOT throw any of your work away. Keep them in sequential order, so you can review them for the final project. Deadlines All homework is due at the beginning of class the following week that it is assigned. If your work is presented in critique, and you are unsatisfied with first efforts, you have the opportunity to do work over. The reworked assignment must be turned in the following week. Redos not turned in the following week will receive a grade of 0. Only work presented in critique on its due date can be graded and reworked. Late submissions do not receive grades. This affects your final grade. No late work will be accepted unless arrangements have been made with the instructor. Incompletes for the course will only be given under special circumstances and with the permission of the instructor. Incompletes that are not completed during the next semester will automatically become an F. Attendance policy Attendance is required in all Art + Design classes. In each class, attendance is tied to specific learning outcomes and to course grades. Any absence will affect your ability to complete coursework successfully. There are no excused absences. More than three absences may be grounds for failure. Here are some examples of the ways in which attendance connects with learning outcomes:...... Students critique and evaluate each other s work in class and it is essential for your progress and learning experience to be present to do so....... Critiquing develops analytical skill and communication proficiency....... Students frequently collaborate on projects and in-class exercises, and learning these skills requires you to be present....... Participating in class discussions and critiques helps you develop skill in self-expression and verbal/ rhetorical abilities. Statement on Academic Integrity See the undergraduate catalog for this policy.
Students with Disabilities Statement Students with disabilities are requested to present their Columbia accommodation letters to their instructor at the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be arranged in a timely manner by the College, the department or the faculty member, as appropriate. Students with disabilities who do not have accommodation letters should visit the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (312-369-8134/V or 312-369-8178/TTY). It is incumbent upon the student to know his/her responsibilities in this regard. Miscellaneous Student evaluation of teaching in the 11th week.
Course Calendar + indicates homework Class 1 J25 Syllabus, introduction, requirements, expectations, materials Introduction to PROJECT ONE: BLOG, setting up your blog + Post on BLOG + Next class, bring a finished piece that reflects your work so far to class next session for discussion and informal critique Class 2 F1 Vocabulary handout, Color Theory Rules Review vocab and be ready to begin to respond to the question, How did you use color in this work? Informal critique. An Introduction to the History of Optics and Color Theory: Newton, Goethe, Chevreul, Munsell, Itten, and Albers, etc., etc. Work on Value Scales exercise in class, black/white + Collect 25 color schemes, and post them on your BLOG + Next class, bring painting supplies + Reading: Itten, The Elements of Color, pages 29-48 Class 3 F8 Itten s Introduction to Color Themes in Art History, Part 1 Give out PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts Itten basics, Seven Color Contrasts, Part I: Contrast of Hue, Light-Dark, Compliment, Cold- Warm Mixing Exercises: chromatic value scales (hue/white, hue/black/white), color wheel, compliment with tinting scales + Next class, bring paint supplies + Reading: Itten, The Elements of Color, pages 49-63 Class 4 F15 Itten s Introduction to Color Themes in Art History, Part 2, and some additions Itten s Seven Color Contrasts, Part 2: Simultaneous, Saturation, Extension (note, we will look at your blogs next class) + bring reference materials, notes or sketches to begin working next session Class 5 F22 View some inspiration from your BLOGS Work on PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts + Reading: Albers, Interaction of Color, pages TBD Class 6 M1 In-process critique at the beginning of class, so be prepared. Work on PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts + Finish PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts for next class Class 7 M8 PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts due Albers Interaction of Color, Part 1 In class exercises, medium of your choice, collage a good option. Give out PROJECT THREE: Artist Presentation + Reading: Albers, Interaction of Color, pages TBD Class 8 M15 View some inspiration from your BLOGs Albers Interaction of Color, Part 2 In class exercises, medium of your choice + Work on PROJECT THREE: Artist Presentation Spring Break (M21-25) Class 9 M29 Albers exercises due
Color in Composition, Putting Itten and Albers to Work: harmony, totality, quality, quantity, and placement Diaristic Color, Phenomenal, Expressive and Narrative Color Three written descriptions: color moments, or memories {Stanislavski s memory and the sensory}, one paragraph each Mixing to written entries exercise, color palettes + Color Diary and Observation assignment posted on your BLOG + Work on PROJECT THREE: Artist Presentations Class 10 A5 PROJECT THREE: Artist Presentations due Class 11 A12 Color Strategy exercises: narrative, expressive, observational, optical, random schemes Give out PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy (note, we will look at your blogs next class) Class 12 A19 View some inspiration from your BLOGs Some reading from Chromophobia Work in class on PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy Class 13 A26 FIELD TRIP, TBD + Post response to field trip on your BLOG Class 14 M3 Work in class on PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy The Wizard of OZ in class + Finish PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy, make sure you are up-to-date with your posts Class 15 M10 PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy due Final PROJECT ONE: BLOG review Subject to change...
EXERCISES: Value Scales Create a range from light to dark using a mixed-media approach. Mixing Itten s The Elements of Color and his take on the color wheel, tinting, toning, shading, and complimentary mixing with tinting chart. Interaction and Relativity We will work with various exercises from Albers The Interaction of Color. Color in Composition Mixed-media compositions putting Itten and Albers theories to work. Diaristic Writing and Mixing We will do some writing for this one! Reflect on past experiences in short length, then create diary-based color schemes. Strategic Color Schemes Advanced look into creating your color palettes for the Color Strategy project. PROJECTS: PROJECT ONE: Blog Your online journal for the class, including 3 inspiration posts a week, discussion, and project write-ups. PROJECT TWO: Seven Color Contrasts Focus on one of the seven color contrasts to create a mini-body of work, three pieces in your own medium. PROJECT THREE: Artist Presentation Prepare minimum of 10 images, research history, practice, and their theories on color. PROJECT FOUR: Color Strategy How can color contribute to the meaning of a work of art/design? How does color create meaning in a work of art? Work in the medium of your major. Choose from the following themes: narrative, expressive, observational, optical, or choose your own (after discussing with me).