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Colour Theory

Subject
Subject code AAP166
Subject name Colour Theory
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2012 RA
Study year 1
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Subject loads
Lecture 24
General description
A survey of different colours and their application in living environment. The following themes are covered: qualities of colour, relations between colours, individual characteristics of colours, colour perspective, optical and sensual effects of colours, their psychological effect in a room.
General aim
The objective of the course is getting to know and to achieve the perception of the effect, harmony etc. of colours.
Aim
After completing the course students know the principles of colour study and after fulfilling the practical tasks are able to use these skills in their practical and creative work.
Form description
Lectures, practical work and individual instruction.
Literature
1.Linnuste Ü. Colours at Home. Short study of colour,use of characteristics of colours. Kodukiri 2005, AS Ajakirjade Kirjastus
2. Starmer A. Bible of Colour Schemes. Design yourself an interior to your liking. Sinisukk,2006
3. Miller J. Colours - Inspiring style from Classicism to Present Day, Maalehe Raamat,Tallinn 2001
4. Tammert M. Colour Study in Theory, Tallinn, 2002
5. Ryberg K. Living Colours. A book about hidden psychology of colours, Sinisukk, Tallinn 1999
6. MacRitchie L., Bridget Riley. Complete Prints, Ridinghouse, 2002
7. Diehl,G. V.Vasarely, Budapest, 1973
8. Magazines: Frame Amsterdam www.framemag.com, Abitare. Milano, Italy, Domus. Italy, Materia Italy
Current rounds
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