For this project you will learn how utilize the following color schemes in a design: Monochromatic, Analogous, and Complementary.
- Monochromatic – uses only one hue plus shades and tints (Black & White)
- Analogous – three hues that sit next to each other on a color wheel
- Complementary – Opposite colors on the color wheel
Materials:
| Copy Paper – 8.5” x 11” | Pencil & Pens |
| Gauche Paint | View Finder |
| Paintbrushes | Ruler |
| Mixing Palette | Xacto knife |
| Container for water | 14”x17” Bristol Board |
| Art Magazine (Artforum or Art in America) | Rubber Cement |
- This is a 10 point project
- Part A: Due Week 13 / Part B: Due Week 14
Directions: Part I (Due week 13)
- Assigned Reading: second half of Chapter 13 “Color” in your text book “Design Basics”. Begin with the section titled “Color Schemes
- In-Class Presentation: ColorSchemeWeb
Step 1: Locate your viewfinder created earlier in this class. If you no longer have it: Create a view finder using cardboard or a sheet of paper and Exacto Knife. Cut out a 3” x 4” rectangle out of the center of your cardboard. Use your ruler to both center the rectangle and achieve the correct 3” x 4” dimensions.
Step 2: Using your view finder, find five interesting compositions in an Art magazine. These should all be non-representational; there should be NO identifiable objects within the frame. Trace your viewfinder around the composition, and then cut out each of them with your scissors.
Step 3: In your sketchbook using pencil, do one thumbnail sketch for each of these compositions. Each sketch should be on its own page. To the left of your drawing, glue the corresponding magazine composition.
Step 4: Choose your strongest composition. Re-create your composition on an 8.5” x 11” piece of copy paper. Using your pencils, lightly sketch in the dominant shapes of the composition. Only use line, do not shade in areas, or use color. You are looking for the main lines and shapes that create the composition. Your drawing should take up the ENTIRE page, reaching the edges
Step 5: Once your drawing is finished, scan it into the computer and print 6 thumbnails of it. (enlarge it to fit 2 on one page). Then print 6 full page copies.
Step 6: On the 6 thumbnail copies, complete the following color studies with your gouache paint:
- 2 Monochromatic Studies (see step 8 for guidelines, use the same color and values from your monochromatic scale in Project #9)
- 2 Analogous Studies (see step 9 for guidelines, use the same colors and values from your analogous study in Project #9)
- 2 Complementary Studies (see step 10 for guidelines, use the same colors and values from your complementary study in Project #9)
For each study, experiment with creating a focal point and visual flow with value contrast, color saturation, color temperature (analogous & complementary studies only), and simultaneous contrast (complementary studies only).
Directions: Part B (Due week 14)
Step 7: Review your color studies with a classmate. Select the most successful to utilize for your final paintings. Make note of any changes that need to be made.
Step 8:On the first photocopy, paint in the entire image using your Monochromatic color scheme. Make sure the painting includes at least all 8 values from your monochromatic study. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER COLOR (only 1 hue, black and white). No areas of your image should be left unpainted.
Step 9: On the second photocopy, paint in the entire image using your Analogous color scheme. Choose any 3 hues on your color wheel that are directly next to each other. Make sure the painting includes at least 9 different color variations mixing those 3 analogous hues, white, and black. No areas of your image should be left unpainted.
Step 10: On the third photocopy, paint in the entire image using your Complementary color scheme. Make sure the painting includes at least 9 different color variations mixing those 2 complementary colors. You may mix white and black into some of your colors, but do this as minimally as possible. Try making your colors darker by mixing your complements. No areas of your image should be left unpainted.
Step 11: Once each of your paintings are complete, mount them individually on a 14”x17” piece of bristol board using your rubber cement glue. Make sure each painting is centered, use your ruler to create guidelines with pencil before gluing.
E-PORTFOLIO
Once you complete the project:
- Scan the final image at 300ppi and upload it to your online e-portfolio.
- Writing Assignment: In paragraph form, answer the questions below to complete your written self-critique (do not include the actual questions). Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments. Refer to the assigned reading and the in-class slideshow to help you with proper use of the vocabulary. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences:
- How does your monochromatic painting utilize value as a compositional tool?
- How does your analogous painting utilize color as a compositional tool?
- How does your complementary painting utilize simultaneous contrast and mixing complements as a compositional tool?
- How can you improve these designs? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!
- Add your writing assignment to your e-portfolio on the same page as the image of your project. I recommend that you type this as a word document and save it before pasting it into your e-portfolio.
- Label both the image and writing with the project number and title: Project #10: Utilizing Color Schemes
Both the image & the writing assignment should be uploaded to your wordpress e-portfolio BEFORE class! Take note of when the classroom is open and available for you to use the scanner.
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