First-Year Writing Seminar (105-8-06)

Topic

An analysis of color across science and culture

Instructors

Kevin Hughes Hunter

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L158: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores the many facets of color. From the scientific underpinnings of what light is
and how it behaves in the world, to the way that color is used in art and film. Requiring no
previous science or art background, this course hopes to bridge the gap between these two
worlds by exploring how color is vital to so many disciplines. Over the quarter we will focus on
the guiding questions of: What is color? How do we perceive color? How do we capture color?
How do we create color? and What does color mean to us? We will address these questions
through guided readings, outside speakers from across disciplines, and interactive assignments.

Class Materials (Required)

Title: Color: A Natural History of the Palette
Author: Victoria Finlay
ISBN: 0812971426
Price: approx. $20 (buy); $4 (rent)

Class Attributes

WCAS Writing Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only