Course content

-Light, colour and the human visual system -Colour mixing principles on computer systems -Colour harmony and colour contrast -Digital colours -Use of colour and meaning, colour semantics -Colour ordering systems -Using colour and colour contrast to enhance user interaction -Colour-related aspects of universal design

Learning outcome

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of colour perception and its impact on the design of computer-based graphics. Students will be able to apply principles of colour harmony and skills in the selection of colour to their design of screen-based media including user interfaces. Students will also learn about the problems faced by users with colour vision deficiencies and how to apply universal design principles. Expected knowledge: -Describe features of the human visual system and colour perception applicable to screen-based design. -Demonstrate knowledge of colour vision defects and how they are addressed in universal design. -Show an understanding of colour palettes and their use to screen-based design. Expected skills: -Demonstrate principles of colour harmony. -Demonstrate methods of selecting and encoding colours for screen-based design. -Apply an understanding of colour perception to interface design. Expected general competence: -Demonstrate basic theoretical and practical knowledge in terms of assessment of the design of user interfaces as well as to generate new user interface that is consistent with universal design. -Demonstrate an understanding of universal design principles in the use of colour in user interfaces, especially in relation to vision defects.

Learning methods and activities

-Lecture

-Group work

-Lab exercise

-Mandatory exercise

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is limited to students in the program Bachelor in Interaction Design

Course materials

Rhyne Theresa-Marie, Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization, CRC Press; 1 edition (2017)

Additional litterature:

Teigen Tom, Farger en visuell innføring, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS 2004

Valberg Arne, Fargenes verden, Tapir Akademisk Forlag, 2009

Chisholm, W. and May, M. (2008) Universal Design for Web Applications: Web Applications That Reach Everyone, O'Reilly Media

Berns, R. (2000) Billmeyer and Saltzman’s principles of colour technology NY: Wiley

Lecture notes