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SEMESTER ______________________________
CLASS MEETING __________________________

Course Description:
Color Management Systems VIC 213 ,is designed to introduce the student to the process of managing color on computer monitors, scanners, and a wide variety of output and printing devices. The course will help students develop the skills necessary to use the software and equipment available to match colors between an original image, scanner, monitor, color proof and final press sheet.

Classroom Requirements:
Text Book: Understanding Color Management - by Abhay Sharma
(ISBN# 1-4018-1447-6)

General Course Objectives:
Upon successful compLetion of this course each student wilt:
1. Demonstrate the abiLity to use the equipment and materials involved in color
management.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts and theory used in
developing a color managed system.
3. Demonstrate their abiLity to work safely in the imaging laboratories.
4. Demonstrate their ability to perform the necessary steps to configure a color
managed system.
5. Demonstrate their ability to use the vocabuLary used in color management.

Examinations:
Two major tests have been squeduled - one at midterm and one at the end of the semester. In addition, six quizzes will be given throughout the course.

Grade Factors and their Weight Percentages:

Satisfactory completion of all Practical Examinations is required to receive a passing grade.

General Evaluation Procedures:
All grades in this course are awarded as percentages. These percentages will range from a low of zero for incomplete, late or undone assignments to a high of 100 % for perfectly done assignments. The percentage range and the Letter grade assigned to each range is as follows:

To receive a grade of "C": The student must fulfill the minimum course requirements outlined in this syllabus. In addition, all graded course assignments must be completed and turned in to the instructor by the conclusion of the final class session preceding the final examination and a weighted average minimum percentage score of 70% must have been earned.

To receive a grade of "W ": More than three (3) unexcused absences or voluntary withdrawal prior to the semester withdrawal deadline.

To receive a grade of "l": Illness or other extenuating circumstances preventing completion of not more than 25 % of a student’s work when the 75 % completed is of average quality or better.

Academic Honesty:
Academic honesty is built on personal commitment, honest work and academic development. It is understood that each student will turn in their own work for each assignment, plagiarism will be administered as defined in the college catalog.

Attendance:
Class Attendance and Participation is expected of all students. If you must be absent from class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. The instructor will determine when absences become excessive and may take action involving a possible termination from the course.

VIC 213 COLOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Topical Outline:
Color Space
Mapping Color Dimensions
Munsell Color Chart
Tristimulus Data
Color Gamut
Three Dimensional Color Models
Three Dimensional Color Space
CIE Color Systems
Commission Internationale d”Eclalrage
(International Commission on Illumination)
CIE XYZ
Standard observer
CIE L*a*b*
CIE LIC*H*
CIE Standard Illuminant
D50-5OOO Kelvin
D65- 6500 Kelvin
Spectral Data / Tristimulus Data
Device Dependence
Illuminant Dependence
Device Independence
Iltuminant Independence
Metamerism
Color Measurement
Instrumentation
Densitometer
Colorimeter
Spectrophotometer
Application in the Graphic Arts
Variation between devices
Predictability
Specification
Color Management
Ink Formulation
Press Control
Verification


Color Management
Device Calibration
Monitor
Output Device
Device Characterization
Scanner
Monitor
Printer
Proofing
Press
Device Color Space
Color Profiles
Color Management Work Flow