PET 1240 - Introduction to Color

3 Credits

An introduction to color theory as it applies primarily to the coloring of plastic materials. This course will provide the background information required to develop color matching skills in plastics, which could also be applied to printing inks, textiles, or paints. Topics covered include: how we see color; color mixing laws; systems used to describe colors and color differences; color difference measurement; and the use of spectrophotometers in color measurement. A basic discussion of colorants used to color plastics will be presented. Offered (Spring)