Section 1: Introduction to Advanced Color Theory (30 mins)

Lecture 1.1: Welcome and Course Overview

Lecture 1.2: Why Color Theory Matters Beyond the Basics

Lecture 1.3: Tools for Exploring Color (traditional & digital)

Section 2: Advanced Principles of Color Harmony (1 hour)

Lecture 2.1: Beyond the Wheel: Triadic, Tetradic, and Polychromatic Schemes

Lecture 2.2: Creating Contrast Without Chaos

Lecture 2.3: Interactive Activity: Developing Unique Color Schemes

Section 3: Color Psychology in Art and Design (1 hour)

Lecture 3.1: The Science of Color Perception

Lecture 3.2: Cultural and Emotional Implications of Color

Lecture 3.3: Case Studies: Successful Use of Color in Branding and Art

Lecture 3.4: Exercise: Creating Emotional Impact Through Color

Section 4: Mood and Storytelling with Color (1 hour)

Lecture 4.1: Understanding Warm, Cool, and Neutral Palettes

Lecture 4.2: Building Atmosphere: From Tranquil to Tense

Lecture 4.3: Applying Color in Narrative Art

Lecture 4.4: Quiz: Identify the Mood of a Palette

Section 5: Traditional and Digital Color Application (1.5 hours)

Lecture 5.1: Mixing Pigments and Avoiding Muddy Colors (Traditional)

Lecture 5.2: Color Blending Techniques in Digital Mediums

Lecture 5.3: Layering and Transparency in Traditional Media

Lecture 5.4: Project: Paint or Design a Piece Using What You’ve Learned

Section 6: Analyzing and Learning from Masters (1 hour)

Lecture 6.1: How Van Gogh Used Complementary Colors for Emotion

Lecture 6.2: The Subtlety of Monochromatic Palettes in Contemporary Design

Lecture 6.3: Interactive: Recreate the Style of a Masterpiece Using Color Theory

Section 7: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up (30 mins)

Lecture 7.1: Final Project: Create a Portfolio Piece Focused on Color Theory

Lecture 7.2: How to Continue Mastering Color Beyond This Course

Lecture 7.3: Closing Remarks and Resources

Course Features

Interactive Quizzes to test your knowledge after each major section.

Downloadable Resources including a color harmony cheat sheet and cultural color guide.

Real-World Case Studies from famous artists and designers.

Practical Projects to apply what you’ve learned.

Lifetime access to all materials.

What You’ll Need

Art or design software like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or Affinity Designer.

Access to traditional art supplies (paints, brushes, color wheel).

A notebook for taking notes and sketching ideas.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate to showcase your mastery of abstract art techniques.