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Colour and Design

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 330-7013/01
Abbreviation BD
Course title Colour and Design
Credits 3
Coordinating department Department of Applied Mechanics
Course coordinator ak.soch. Tomáš Chorý, ArtD.

Osnova předmětu

1. Definition of colors. Color defining systems in various fields of design creation (product design, graphic design, architecture).
2. Problems of printing inks used for various printing methods.
3. Relationship between color and space. Effect of color on space perception.
4. Camouflage.
5. Color in digital environment. Color issues in digital technology.
6. Color measurement.
7. Psychological effect of colors. Influence of colors on human psyche, color tests.
Syllabus of practical exercises:
8–9. Color mixing, basic color palette. Specific properties of individual pigments.
10–11. Color composition, color contrast, saturation, coplementary contrast.
12. Color accent
13. Light, shadow, color
14. Monochrome painting

Povinná literatura

DANNHOFEROVÁ, J. Velká kniha barev. Computerpress, Brno. 2012.
SMITH, R. Encyklopedie výtvarných technik a materiálů. Slovart, Bánská Bystrica. 2006.
FRASER, T – BANKS, A. Colour in Design Pocket Essentials. Ilex 2010.

Doporučená literatura

BANN, D. Polygrafická příručka. Praha 2008.
BAXANDALL, M. Stiny a světlo. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003
DPM Disruptive Pattern Material. London: DPM Ltd. 2004.
FRASER, T – BANKS, A. Colour in Design Pocket Essentials. Ilex 2010.
GOLDING, J. Cesty k abstraktnímu umění. Barrister & Principal. Brno. 2003