ART117 : Design Basics and Color Download as PDF This foundation-level art course deals with basic topics of visual structure, the elements of design, materials and design terminology, and color theory. This course is suggested as a prerequisite for ART331. Overview Department Art Credit Hour(s) 3 Area of Inquiry Fine Arts: ART Semester Offered Fall Related Programs Art Major (ART)Art Minor (ART)Instructional Design Minor (IDN)