WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER PROGRAMS DIVISION
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
GRA
Course
Prefix
105
Course
Number
COLOR MANAGEMENT
Course Title
(2-2)
(Lec-Lab)
3
Credit
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the fundamentals of color theory and color management, throughout the entire graphic arts
process. Students will explore all color management techniques of input and output devices as well as
tools and concepts for successful color control..
Prerequisite: GRA101 or GRA103 with a grade of C or better.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I.
Basic Color Theory
II.
Different Type of Inputs/Outputs
III.
Color Management with Digital Photography
IV.
Monitor Calibration
V.
Color Management in Graphic Application
VI.
Build, Evaluate, and Edit ICC Profiles
VII.
Build Color Managed Workflows
VIII.
Tools, Devices, and Equipment Used
IX.
Standards Knowledge
METHOD OF PRESENTATION
1.
Lecture with use of computer overhead
2.
In-class lab work
3.
Problem solving and discussion
STUDENT OUTCOMES: (The student should…)
1.
understand basic color theory.
2.
understand color management processes.
3.
understand different devices and tools used to color manage.
4.
make profiles.
5.
assess and evaluate color.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1.
Lab work assignments
2.
Tests and quizzes
TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Homann, Jan-Peter, Digital Color Management: principles and Strategies for the Standardized Print
Production, Springer, 2009. ISBN: 978-3-540-67119-0
PREPARED BY:
Patricia Bruner, Coordinator
Dated:
Spring 2016
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