Color Theory
UCLA Design Media Arts — Spring 2015
Course Overview
This course, taught at UCLA Design Media Arts in Spring 2015, examined key concepts in color theory and studio practice. Students developed a working understanding of color through hands-on projects and learned to apply color principles across a range of software programs.
The curriculum bridged traditional color pedagogy with contemporary digital tools, giving students a foundation for thoughtful color decision-making in design and media arts contexts.
Student Projects
Throughout the term, students completed a series of project briefs that explored color relationships, perception, and application:
- Color Study Posters — systematic explorations of hue, value, and saturation
- Structural Forms — three-dimensional studies inspired by Josef Albers
- Animated GIF Images — color interaction and optical effects in motion
- Playing Cards — a full deck design applying color as a communicative tool
Teaching at UCLA
Camella Daeun Kim has taught multiple courses in the UCLA Design Media Arts program, including Senior Project Seminars and 2D Visual Communication. Her teaching practice emphasizes narrative, material exploration, and the intersection of traditional craft with digital fabrication.
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