GRA 2300 - Color Theory and Practice

Institution:

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Subject:

Description:

1 cl hr, 2 lab hrs, 2 cr Fundamentals and theoretical aspects of color, as used in graphic arts. Study of nomenclature, measurements, gamuts, models, separations, controls and production procedures in conventional and digital media. Practical production work by students includes calibrations for equipment to understand color management and device profiles. Emphasis on: SNAP, GRACoL, SWOP and FIRST guidelines; ink on press sequences; separation screen angles; monitor variations; current industry trends such as device profiling to ICC lookup tables; calibration measurements, using densitometers, spectrodensitometers and spectrophotometers. Prerequisites: GRA 1209/GA 209, GRA 1213/GA 213

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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