Color Theory

Color is light as light is color. Light is a stimulus and color the result. This course will explore the physical and psychological effects of light and color, color interaction, relationships, and the variables that modify color perception. Through a series of exercises students will investigate the science and experience of color and learn how to manipulate viewer response using this powerful visual tool. What’s written and painted on walls? Graffiti vs. Street Art, is there a difference? What’s going on around you? Look at street culture; paint, ink, stickers, wheat paste, street signage, ads and names fighting for public space. We will explore old New York City, current New York City, graffiti, The Hip Hop movement, fashion and art history as a point of departure to figure out the significance of color in art, design and your life.