PAGADIAN CITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

San Jose Heights, San Jose District

Pagadian City
Bachelor of MULTIMEDIA ARTS
COLOR THEORY
Syllabus Second Year Level Course Code ______
I. Course Title : COLOR THEORY

II. No. of Units : 3 UNITS

III. Course Description :

This course explores the basic elements and principles of color, introducing color design for a range of visual
effects for multimedia projects. Topics include the development of color perception, expression, and application in
traditional and digital arts.

Curriculum Delivery: Freehand drawing. Color rendering. Critique. Drafting. Assigned Reading. Independent
Projects. Individual Consultation. Individual Presentation. Lecture demonstration. Problem-solving. Visually
guided learning. Writing reflections on learning.

IV. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students should be able to:

A. KNOWLEDGE:
a. Explain the principles of color harmony and contrast in visual design.
b. Comprehend the psychological impact of color and its application in design psychology.
c. Exhibit competence in applying color theory principles in multimedia projects using various software.

B. SKILLS:
a. Demonstrate proficiency in using Adobe Photoshop to render color schemes effectively.
b. Independently analyse artworks to understand the application of color theories.
c. Present and articulate their color design concepts convincingly.

C. VALUES:
a. Develop an awareness of cultural variations in color symbolism and its influence on design choices.
b. Value diversity in color palettes and experiment with unconventional combinations.
c. Value self-reflection and actively seek feedback for ongoing improvement in their color design skills.

V. Course Credit : 3 UNITS

VI. Contract Hours : 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours
VII. Grading System : Please see the chart below
VIII. Learning Outcomes/ : Please see the chart below
Methodology
IX. Course Outline : Please see the chart below

COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK 11-
WEEK 1-2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4-6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8-10 WEEK 18
17

Understand the
Explore
fundamentals of
advanced
research
color design
processes
principles
Demonstrate
proficiency in
Apply color color theory
Develop skills Reflect on
rendering across mediums
in visually MIDTERM personal FINAL
techniques in PRELIM
guided EXAM learning and EXAM
visual design EXAM
learning growth
Synthesize and
Analyze and present learned
Apply color
evaluate color concepts
theory to
usage in
create
multimedia
independent
projects
projects

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 PAGADIAN CITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
San Jose Heights, San Jose District
Pagadian City
Bachelor of MULTIMEDIA ARTS
COLOR THEORY
Syllabus Second Year Level Course Code ______

LEARNING OUTCOMES
WEEK 1-2 TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Understand the
Quiz on color theory
fundamentals of Lecture, Freehand drawing
Introduction to Color Theory concepts
research processes
Apply color
Color rendering exercise, Portfolio of rendered
rendering techniques Color Rendering Techniques
Critique designs
in visual design
Analyse and evaluate
Independent Project, Critique of multimedia
color usage in Critique and Analysis
Assigned Reading projects
multimedia projects
WEEK 3 PRELIM EXAMINATION
WEEK 4-6 TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Explore advanced Advanced Color Design Lecture, Drafting, Problem Color design projects and
color design
Principles solving critique
principles
Develop skills in
Lecture Demonstration,
visually guided Visually Guided Learning Individual Presentation on
Individual Consultation
learning learning
Apply color theory to
Independent Project Multimedia software, Critique of independent
create independent
Color theory texts projects
projects
WEEK 7 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
WEEK 8-10 TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Demonstrate
proficiency in color Multi-media project, Final Portfolio showcasing
Multimodal Color Application
theory across Visually guided learning skills
mediums
Synthesize and
Presentation of final
present learned Final Presentation Individual Consultation
projects
concepts
WEEK 11-17 TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Reflect on personal Evaluation of personal
Reflection on Learning Writing Reflections
learning and growth growth

WEEK 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Course Requirements:
1. Regular Quizzes/Oral Recitation
2. Prelim, Midterm and Final Exam
3. Group Reporting and discussion

References:

1. Interaction of Color" by Josef Albers, Color wheel, Color theory handouts

2. Adobe Photoshop, Color rendering materials
3. Multimedia projects, Color theory texts
4. "The Elements of Color" by Johannes Itten, Color theory websites
5. Color theory visuals, Demonstrations
6. Multimedia software, Color theory texts

Assessment

20% Attendance and Class Participation

40% Major Exam
20% Exercises
20% Portfolio
100% Total

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 PAGADIAN CITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
San Jose Heights, San Jose District
Pagadian City
Bachelor of MULTIMEDIA ARTS
COLOR THEORY
Syllabus Second Year Level Course Code ______

Prepared by: Review by:

SPHENCER JOHN C. DECLARO, LPT, MPA AUDREY B. CABATO, JD

Instructor – MMA Program Head - MMA

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