Subject 'Computer Graphics and Digital Photo Processing. Color Management'

Year:   2013/2014    2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    

• introduction: what is color?
• light, object, perceiver
• color anomalies
• color space
• devices
• components of color management
• color management adjustments/configurement
• calibration – profiling
• color management in use
• converting colors from one color space to another
• soft proofing

To provide an understanding of what color is, how humans perceive color, the anomalies of color perception. Different color models (RGB vs CMYK vs LAB) and their connections. The need for and the principles of color management. To provide students with the knowledge of how to keep the colors correct throughout the workflow until the end result. To provide the knowledge and skills for the configuration of color management devices.

On successful completion of this course the students should be able to:

• comprehend the characteristics of color and the need for color management;
• configure color management software, calibrate displays and use ICC profiles;
• configure color management settings according to the type of work at hand;
• know the correct color space for a given end result;
• convert files from source color space to target color space;
• solve problems involving color (client - designer - printer).

2019: 2271  

2018: 2271  

2017: 2271  

2016: 2271  

2015: 2271  

2014: 2271  

2013: 2271