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Color Theory and Application

Color swatches on paper and fabric.
ARCH X 452.1

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions, using traditional as well as contemporary methods.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $925.00

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What you can learn.

Learn about the color wheel and the applications of color theories to interior design
Gain an understanding of Munsell and Albers theories, perception, symbolism, and psychology
Understand and develop pattern-painting techniques
Explore theories with a hands-on experience in a variety of media

About This Course

This course covers the study of the perception of color, its permutations, and its dimensions using traditional as well as contemporary methods with an emphasis on individual experimentation through lab exercises and demonstrations. Topics include the color wheel; Munsell and Albers theories; perception, symbolism and psychology; pattern-painting techniques; and the applications of color theories to art, architecture and interior design. Student projects and lectures combine intense exploration of theories with hands-on experience in a variety of media.

Prerequisites

ARCH X 454A Elements of Design I or consent of program advisor.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
405608
Fee:
$925.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contemporary Color Theory and Use by Steven Bleicher
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
405606
Fee:
$925.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405607
Fee:
$925.00
Onlineformat icon
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Color Workbook  by Becky Koenig

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406859
Fee:
$925.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contemporary Color Theory and Use by Steven Bleicher
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406857
Fee:
$925.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406858
Fee:
$925.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Color Workbook  by Becky Koenig

This course applies toward the following programs