CTE-2100: Color Theory & Typography

What you get

Twenty-one lessons move from color theory fundamentals through typography, integration, and professional application.
Color science, properties, systems, harmony, contrast, and context support informed color decisions.
Type anatomy, classification, measurement, selection, hierarchy, and composition build precision in typography.
Digital and print color, motion typography, and integrated systems extend students’ design skills.
Project development, technical specifications, and portfolio development connect learning to professional visual design.
Multiple learning modes reinforce understanding through notes, practice, scenarios, reflection, and puzzles.

This workbook is for high school CTE students preparing for graphic design, web design, UI/UX, digital media, or photography pathways.

About this workbook

CTE-2100: Color Theory & Typography is an industry-aligned workbook for students preparing for graphic design, web design, UI/UX, digital media, or photography pathways. Across 21 lessons, students study color science, properties, systems, harmony, contrast, and context before examining type anatomy, classification, measurement, selection, hierarchy, and composition.

Advanced topics include color in digital and print design, typography in motion, color and type systems, integration strategies, project development, technical specifications, and portfolio development. Chapters reinforce learning through articles, guided notes, vocabulary practice, hypotheticals, workplace scenarios, reflection questions, crosswords, and word searches.

The workbook aligns with ICC, CIE, Pantone, and ISO Color Standards; ATypI, Type Directors Club, Adobe Typography, and W3C Typography; and professional guidelines from AIGA, ISO, W3C, and PMI. Students build the technical foundation and creative confidence to make informed color, typography, layout, and project decisions in modern visual design.

The same shape, every time

In every lesson

A teacher can hand out any lesson in this book and know exactly what a student is getting.

1Chapter articles
2Guided notes
3Vocabulary practice
4Chapter hypotheticals
5Workplace scenarios
6Reflection questions
7Chapter crosswords
8Word searches

Questions teachers ask

How many pages and lessons are in the workbook?

The workbook contains 21 lessons across 343 pages. Lessons move from color theory and typography fundamentals to integrated systems, project development, technical specifications, and portfolio development.

What does every chapter include?

Every chapter includes articles, guided notes, vocabulary practice, hypotheticals, workplace scenarios, reflection questions, crosswords, and word searches. These components reinforce understanding through multiple learning modes.

Does the workbook cover both color theory and typography?

Yes, students study color science, properties, systems, harmony, contrast, and context alongside type anatomy, classification, measurement, selection, hierarchy, and composition. Advanced topics include digital and print color, typography in motion, color and type systems, and integration strategies.

What free material is available on this page?

The free material available on this page is the student workbook only. The workbook is 343 pages and is published by 3andB.