Color Theory Applied to Online Projects

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn the definition of colour and why we view specific hues the way we do.
• Learn colour terminology to help you communicate and show your thoughts more effectively.
• Learn how to create a colour palette by combining colours using colour harmony. Then, see how to use a colour palette to create an illustration and a website.
• Finish the course with some pointers on how to correct incorrect colour combinations and how to create and use colour effectively in call-to-action buttons.
   

Syllabus:

1. Introduction

   • Introduction

   • Influences

   • What Will We Do in This Course?
      

2.  Understanding What Colour Is

   • The Science of Colour, What Is It?

   • The Basic Terminology of Colour

   • Colour Interpretation in Different Cultures

   • Colour Meaning: Psychology, Culture and Context
      

3.  Creating and Applying a Colour Palette

   • Harmony: Combining Hues Using the Colour Wheel

   • Creating an Original Colour Palette

   • Applying a Colour Palette to a Website

   • Applying a Colour Palette to An Illustration
      

4.  Post-production

   • Tips for Fixing Bad Colours and Mistakes with Digital Illustrations

   • Tips for Fixing Bad Colours and Mistakes on Websites

   • What Are the Best Colours for Call to Action?
      

5. Final Project

   • Color Theory Applied to Online Projects