Color Theory

Learn the rules for working with color in UI design projects.

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3 Months / 14 Course Hrs
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Color Theory

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Course code: T9785

Color plays an important role in visual communication, especially when designing websites. For web designers, understanding color theory is a key to creating a color palette for UI/UX projects. This self-paced course will teach you the fundamentals of color theory and how to apply this framework to your web design practice.

What you will learn

  • About the traditional color wheel and explore color in Adobe Illustrator
  • About relationships between colors and how to create a color "feel"
  • Basic color theory principles
  • About considerations for print and web
  • To create a color palette for your project

How you will benefit

  • Master the basics color theory in a completely online environment
  • Expand your web design skills to UI/UX
  • Perfect your use of color in your design projects

How the course is taught

  • Self-Guided, online course
  • 3 Months access
  • 14 course hours
  1. Terminology
    1. Color Wheel
    2. Explore a Live Color Wheel
    3. Saturation, Hues and Shades
    4. Exploring Shades and Tints Using Adobe Illustrator
    5. Value of the Hue
    6. Explore a Color Using Photoshop
    7. Color Scheme
  2. Building an Efficient Color Theme
    1. Triadic Colors
    2. Complementary Colors
    3. Split Colors
    4. Analogous Colors
    5. Color Moods
    6. Work with Client Color Plans
    7. Medium Types
  3. Color Theory Principles
    1. Complementary Colors
    2. Contrasting
    3. Vibrancy
    4. Monochromatic
    5. Work with Color Principles
  4. Color Context
    1. Mode RGB/CMYK
    2. Print or Screen
    3. Audience Type
    4. Choose Colors for Different Audience Types
    5. Scope of Project
  5. Implementing Color
    1. Create Color Palette
    2. Mechanics of a Color Scheme
    3. Whitespace
    4. Creating an Electronic Color Scheme
Self-Study

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Recommended: Though they are not strictly required, you will get the most out of this course if you have Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer. These tools are not included with the course.

  • Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
  • Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Your course begins immediately after you enroll.​

You have 3 months of access to the course. After enrolling, you can learn and complete the course at your own pace, within the allotted access period. You will have the opportunity to interact with other students in the online discussion area.

There is no time limit to complete each lesson, other than completing all lessons within the allotted access period. Discussion areas for each lesson are open for the entire duration of the course.

Because this course is self-guided, no extensions will be granted after the start of your enrollment.