Course: Theory of Colours

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Course title Theory of Colours
Course code KAAT/AN2NB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
1. Light in terms of physics. 2. Light in visual arts. 3. Definition of colour. 4. Color from a physical, physiological, psychological, and visual perspective. 5. History of color exploration. 6. 7 colour contrasts (harmonies) according to Johann Itten. 7. Basics of image composition. 8. Perspective. 9. Overview of painting techniques. 10. Color in graphic design.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Activities related to graphics and visual arts
  • Participation in classes - 14 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
- high school knowledge of art education.
- high school knowledge of art education.
Skills
- recognize at least basic colours - to be at least a little interested in physics - to be interested in the anatomy and physiology of human vision - to be interested in visual arts - have elementary knowledge of the history of visual arts
- recognize at least basic colours - to be at least a little interested in physics - to be interested in the anatomy and physiology of human vision - to be interested in visual arts - have elementary knowledge of the history of visual arts
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to understand theoretical knowledge of the physics of light, anatomy and physiognomy of human vision
to understand theoretical knowledge of the physics of light, anatomy and physiognomy of human vision
to define the concept of colour
to define the concept of colour
to list the seven basic colour contrasts according to Johann Itten
to list the seven basic colour contrasts according to Johann Itten
to describe the history of colour research
to describe the history of colour research
to characterise the role of light in the visual arts
to characterise the role of light in the visual arts
Skills
to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of audiovisual production
to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of audiovisual production
to distinguish painting techniques
to distinguish painting techniques
to analyze a painting with an emphasis on its colour and light work
to analyze a painting with an emphasis on its colour and light work
to analyse a painting with an emphasis on its work with light
to analyse a painting with an emphasis on its work with light
to analyse the treatment of perspective
to analyse the treatment of perspective
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
assessment methods
Oral examination
Oral examination
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature
  • Jak rozumět obrazům : malby a jejich náměty. V Praze : Slovart, 2006. ISBN 80-7209-786-5.
  • Baleka, Jan. Výtvarné umění : výkladový slovník : (malířství, sochařství, grafika). Vyd. 1. Praha : Academia, 1997. ISBN 80-200-0609-5.
  • Baxandall, M. Stíny a světlo. Brno : Barrister a Principal, 2003. ISBN 80-86598-58-6.
  • COLE, Alison. Perspective. Bratislava : Perfekt, 1995. ISBN 80-85261-77-4.
  • David Bann. Polygrafická príručka. SLOVART s.r.o. Bratislava, 2008. ISBN 978-80-8085-590-1.
  • Jacques Aumont. Obraz. Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2005. ISBN 80-7331-045-7.
  • Kandinskij, Vasilij Vasil'jevič. Bod, linie, plocha. 1. vyd. Praha : Triáda, 2000. ISBN 808613816X.
  • Kentová, S. Kompozice. Bratislava : Perfekt, 2000. ISBN 80-8046-164-3.
  • Krejča, A. Techniky grafického umění. Artia, 1981.
  • Losos L. Techniky malby. Praha-Aventinum, 1994. ISBN 80-85277-03-4.
  • Noel, L. Fotografické videnie a zobrazovanie. Osveta, 1983.
  • Ondrej Bartko. Farba a je použitie. SPN Bratislava , 1980.
  • Parramón, José María. Teorie barev. Čes. vyd. 1. [Praha] : Svojtka a Vašut, 1995. ISBN 8071800465.
  • Smith, R. Encyklopedie výtvarných technika a materiálů. Praha : Slovart, 2000. ISBN 80-7209-245-6.


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