Course: Physical theory of colours

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Course title Physical theory of colours
Course code SLO/FTB
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lemr Karel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to the colour theory 2. Physical description of light, fundamental properties 3. Detection of light by human eye and artificial devices 4. Mathematical description of colour, CIE* colour models 5. Color models and spaces for digital colour manipulation, digital representation of colour information. 6. Gamut, dynamic range, gamma correction, histogram of colour recording 7. White colour, chromatic temperature 8. Colour optical illusions 9. Device for colour measurement 10. Digital colour management, colour profiles of colour rendering devices 11. Tools for digital photography manipulation 12. Practical demonstration of colour rendering device calibration

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 21 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal is to familiarize students with the theory of colours from physics and information science point of view of.
Group 2 (comprehension): Describe the most common models used for mathematical characterization of colour. Describe physical mechanisms involved in detecting and reproducing colours. Identify various properties of light having influence on perceived colour. Interpret output data from colour measurement devices.
Prerequisites
Not specified.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Knowledge to the extent of presented lectures, at least 85% seminary attendance, successful completion of final test.
Recommended literature
  • Bleicher, S. (2011). Contemporary Color: Theory and Use. Cengage Learning; 2 edition.
  • Fraser, B., Murphy, C., Bunting, F. (2004). Real World Color Management. Peachpit Press, 2nd edition.
  • Green, P., Kriss, M. (2010). Color Management: Understanding and Using ICC Profiles. Wiley; 1st edition.
  • Koenderink, Jan J. (2001). Color for the Sciences. The MIT Press; 1st edition.
  • Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C. (1994). Základy fotoniky. Matfyzpress, Praha.
  • Waldman, G. (2002). Introduction to Light: The Physics of Light, Vision, and Color. Dover Publications; Revised edition.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Instrument and Computer Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art with the Specialization in Heritage Conservation (2022) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter