INT-261: Color Strategies

Color Strategies integrates pattern design, color theory, and material explorations. Students will create a workbook utilizing a trend forecasting website, WGSN (World Global Style Network), to develop a personalized color collection for design applications. Design assignments from class will focus on digital production quality, material and color selections, color output, and curating a cohesive presentation for clients. This course also introduces students to contemporary color trends, design processes, and global styles from the design industry in various marketplaces. Students will learn color theory as a foundation to support production techniques with an emphasis on pattern design. The class will consist of lectures, guest speakers, workshops, and field trips to local industries. Prerequisites: Design 1 or Design Fundamentals 1 or Concept 1 or Environmental Design 1, and Digital Design 1 or the equivalent Target student level: 2nd and 3rd term