Introduction to Color & 2D Design
Visual foundations for artists, makers, and meaning-builders.
This hands-on course explores the fundamentals of two-dimensional design and color theory through a wide range of analog processes. Students gain fluency in the building blocks of visual language—line, shape, rhythm, pattern, hierarchy, contrast, and unity—while working in black-and-white and full color.
Projects include collage, paper architecture, hand lettering, printmaking, pattern design, book structures, and basic stop-motion animation. Each assignment introduces new tools and concepts while encouraging creative risk, thoughtful reflection, and personal voice.
No prior experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to work by hand.
Participants leave with:
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A working knowledge of design principles
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A strong foundation in color theory and its emotional impact
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A personal portfolio of physical and digital work
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A deeper understanding of how visual choices communicate meaning