GUIDELINES FOR USING COLORS IN E-LEARNING COURSES

Colors are certain method of the visualization of luminous energy. Using colors in e-learning courses has two points of view aesthetic and human. However, creators of e-learning materials observe neither aesthetic nor human aspects. The paper deals with the issue of the using colors and creating a color schemes in distance education, especially in e-learing courses. These aspects aren't generally included in any of the current methodologies for creation of the e-learning materials. For example, methodics of web accessibility are restricted only to contrast; methods of colors usage are completely missing. This paper brings the analysis of basic methods that lead to creation of a harmonious color schemes. As the tool, important principles of fine art and visual arts and special graphics software are used. The various forms of color blindness and color vision deficiency will be discussed too, because colors can constitute an obstacle for the people who suffer from color perception disorders. The aim of this paper is to outline rules for using colors in e-learning courses and creation of color schemes that respect various forms of color blindness or color perception disorders. The rules should have completed both e-learning methodics and methods of the validation of web accessibility.