The Complexity of Colors and How LCAD Teaches It

The Complexity of Colors and How LCAD Teaches It

A study
in color

About

Xun Chi, LCAD Professor of Visual Communication Design, shines the spotlight on color theories and how LCAD students come up with creative ways to construct their own methods to use colors properly. These theories can help artists and designers understand colors better, choose the right colors based on the application, and offer a far deeper understanding of color beyond the traditional learning.

LCAD and Color

Xun Chi, Professor of Visual Communication Design at Laguna College of Art + Design, explores the intricacies of color in his Color Theory class. He shares how students develop creative projects that demonstrate color principles, giving designers and artists practical strategies for selecting and applying color in diverse ways.

Creative and
Critical Thinking

The Story

Xun provides a rich perspective on how art and design education can evolve by rethinking traditional models, embracing interdisciplinarity, and focusing on genuine expression and impact. It highlights the importance of innovation to understand color beyond what was previously taught. Most importantly, Xun showcases the level of talent that LCAD’s Faculty bring to students, and how it reflects directly on the students’ abilities in creative and critical thinking.