COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

GEN6001: Introduction to Color with Beads
SKILL SET AREA: general co-curricular
PREREQUISITES: None
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

1.  Identify and use the principles of design: unity, intensity, emphasis, balance, variation, symmetry/asymmetry, proportions, shape, visual weight, contrasts and complimentarity.

2.Describe some ways color can be used to enhance beadwork and jewelry design.

3. Practice using different colors of beads to evoke various emotions.

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

- Make a color wheel
- Experiment with color schemes by playing with arrangements of beads

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- How to use a color wheel in design
- How to define color schemes:
          analogous
          complementary
          monochromatic
          split complement
          triadic
- How to understand color concepts:
           hue
           intensity
           quality of color
           tone
           warm/cool temperature

- How to apply color theories in jewelry design in order to evoke emotions

  
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3-4 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 3-8
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $35.00 fee  ($35.00 deposit reserves space)
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

No additional costs.   All materials and supplies provided.

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

GEN6001:  Introduction to Color with Beads
Instructor:  Warren Feld
$35.00 fee  ($35.00 deposit reserves space)

A rainbow bent into a circle is a color wheel.    This curtain of color provides the insights and tools for selecting and arranging colors in jewelry design.    This class introduces the student to the basic concepts in color theory and to the basic schemes of color design. We spend some time learning how to utilize colors and color schemes to evoke various kinds of emotional responses to jewelry and beadwork.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: Have an interest in jewelry design and color
Be willing to experiment with color combinations
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:

- Demonstrate how various combinations of color and other design elements affect the visual aesthetic of a piece of jewelry or beadwork

- explain color theory and color scheme

- Use changes in color/value/intensity for expressive effects

- Recognize that the making of beadwork and jewelry requires thought and knowledge.
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

All supplies and materials are provided, including:
color pencils
pencil sharpener
beads in the colors of the rainbow
bead boards

If students want to bring in pieces that they have made, and about which we can discuss color issues, they are welcome to do so.

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES:
24+ piece set of Berol Prismacolor Pencils
or
24+ piece set of Liquitex Basic Value Series

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided ColorWorks: The Crafters Guide to Color (Deb Menz)
The Beader's Guide to Color (Margie Deeb)
A Passion For Color  (Margie Deeb)
The Elements of Color (Johannes Itten
Exploring Color  (Nita Leland)
The Healing Power of Color (Betty Wood)
The Complete Book of Color (Suzy Chiazzari)
Color Right from the Start - Progressive Lessons in Seeing & Understanding Color  (Hilary Page)
Color Harmony Workbook  (Rockport Publishers, Norflight Book)
INSTRUCTOR(S): Warren Feld
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: Once Every Other Month