Unit 3: Color Theory
Assignment Description: Color Theory
Create a color wheel that illustrates color relationships. Design a vibrating shape painting that
illustrates the relationship of colors (complementary) and utilizes asymmetrical balance as the
compositional technique. The shape painting shows how colors change and blend as they
intersect. Both utilize primary colors only + black and white.
Create a color wheel that illustrates color relationships. Design a vibrating shape painting that
illustrates the relationship of colors (complementary) and utilizes asymmetrical balance as the
compositional technique. The shape painting shows how colors change and blend as they
intersect. Both utilize primary colors only + black and white.
Week of October 28 - November 1
This week we will begin our next project that focuses on the art element of color. We will examine the color wheel, color schemes, and color theory in this unit.
MR. LAMP'S
Monday/Tuesday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete the critique process for the positive and negative space project. We will then view a presentation about color theory and take notes in our sketchbooks.
Click here to take an art survey
Wednesday/Thursday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete the presentation on color, engage in activity about color symbolism and meaning, and begin to layout the color wheel on a piece of paper.
Click here for details on the color symbolism and meaning activity.
Hand in Positive/Negative Shape projects.
All NING critique work should be posted by today.
Friday/Monday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete any layout work for the color wheel. We will then have a short demonstration about how to paint the color wheel using primary colors and mix colors. Students will begin to paint their color wheels
MRS. BJORK'S ONLY:
Tuesday: Mrs. Bjork's Class- Mrs. Bjork will be gone on a field trip. Students should click here for details on what they will do for class today.
IF you still haven't turned in your printed artist statement, photographed your positive/negative shape art and posted to the NING along with your artist statement and 3 comments please take care of this today!!! I will collect the projects on Thursday.
Thursday: Mrs. Bjork's Class-Presentation on Color Theory, and related vocabulary. We will begin to set up our color wheels and start painting if there is enough time.
Hand in Positive/Negative Shape projects.
All NING critique work should be posted by today.
Click here to take an art survey
MR. LAMP'S
Monday/Tuesday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete the critique process for the positive and negative space project. We will then view a presentation about color theory and take notes in our sketchbooks.
Click here to take an art survey
Wednesday/Thursday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete the presentation on color, engage in activity about color symbolism and meaning, and begin to layout the color wheel on a piece of paper.
Click here for details on the color symbolism and meaning activity.
Hand in Positive/Negative Shape projects.
All NING critique work should be posted by today.
Friday/Monday:
Mr. Lamp's classes will complete any layout work for the color wheel. We will then have a short demonstration about how to paint the color wheel using primary colors and mix colors. Students will begin to paint their color wheels
MRS. BJORK'S ONLY:
Tuesday: Mrs. Bjork's Class- Mrs. Bjork will be gone on a field trip. Students should click here for details on what they will do for class today.
IF you still haven't turned in your printed artist statement, photographed your positive/negative shape art and posted to the NING along with your artist statement and 3 comments please take care of this today!!! I will collect the projects on Thursday.
Thursday: Mrs. Bjork's Class-Presentation on Color Theory, and related vocabulary. We will begin to set up our color wheels and start painting if there is enough time.
Hand in Positive/Negative Shape projects.
All NING critique work should be posted by today.
Click here to take an art survey
Week of November 4-8
Monday/Tuesday: Work on Color Wheels painting with primary colors + black and white to create all the secondary and intermediate colors on the wheel. A-day, demonstration on how to blend and set up paints.
Presentation about Vibrating Shapes Paintings (A Day will do this on Wednesday)
Wednesday/ Thursday: Finish up the color wheels, handing in with grade rubric completed. Begin developing 6-8 thumbnails to plan your color shape composition.
Friday: Thumbnails due for mini-conference with teacher; start sketching Vibrating Shape paintings onto sheets and possibly start painting. Last Day to turn in Color Wheels for A Day students.
Presentation about Vibrating Shapes Paintings (A Day will do this on Wednesday)
Wednesday/ Thursday: Finish up the color wheels, handing in with grade rubric completed. Begin developing 6-8 thumbnails to plan your color shape composition.
Friday: Thumbnails due for mini-conference with teacher; start sketching Vibrating Shape paintings onto sheets and possibly start painting. Last Day to turn in Color Wheels for A Day students.
Week of November 11-15
Monday/Tuesday
Complete thumbnail sketch for the vibrating shape painting and have a mini-conference with teacher. After sketch is approved begin to draw your design on to a piece of 18"x 12" piece of paper. Select a color scheme and plan where the colors will be in your composition. Remember, when two colors overlap you must mix the two overlapping colors to create a new color. For example, if a red shape and yellow shape overlap, the overlapping shape will be painted orange. After you have planned your colors begin painting.
Wednesday/Thursday
Complete the vibrating shape drawing on a piece of paper and plan how you will paint the piece (if not complete last class). Begin or continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
Friday
Continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page. Students that complete the vibrating shape painting today should complete a written artist statement and photograph their work when dry.
Complete thumbnail sketch for the vibrating shape painting and have a mini-conference with teacher. After sketch is approved begin to draw your design on to a piece of 18"x 12" piece of paper. Select a color scheme and plan where the colors will be in your composition. Remember, when two colors overlap you must mix the two overlapping colors to create a new color. For example, if a red shape and yellow shape overlap, the overlapping shape will be painted orange. After you have planned your colors begin painting.
Wednesday/Thursday
Complete the vibrating shape drawing on a piece of paper and plan how you will paint the piece (if not complete last class). Begin or continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
Friday
Continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page. Students that complete the vibrating shape painting today should complete a written artist statement and photograph their work when dry.
Week of November 18-22
Monday
Continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Students will continue painting the Vibrating Shape project today in class. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
When the painting is complete students will complete a written artist statement using the "IT'S CLEAR" writing method, photograph their work when dry, and post their photo to the NING.
Thursday/Friday
Students will complete all painting on the Vibrating Shape project today in class. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
When the painting is complete students will complete a written artist statement using the "IT'S CLEAR" writing method, photograph their work when dry, and post their photo to the NING.
Mrs. Bjork's Ning Critique Post
Mr. Lamp's Ning Critique Post
Continue to paint the vibrating shape painting based on your color scheme and overall plan. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Students will continue painting the Vibrating Shape project today in class. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
When the painting is complete students will complete a written artist statement using the "IT'S CLEAR" writing method, photograph their work when dry, and post their photo to the NING.
Thursday/Friday
Students will complete all painting on the Vibrating Shape project today in class. As always, strive for excellent craftsmanship. Please keep the edges of your shapes crisp and clean, mix the paint thoroughly, and apply the paint evenly on the page.
When the painting is complete students will complete a written artist statement using the "IT'S CLEAR" writing method, photograph their work when dry, and post their photo to the NING.
Mrs. Bjork's Ning Critique Post
Mr. Lamp's Ning Critique Post
Week of November 25-29
Monday/Tuesday
Vibrating Shape Critique Day
Students will present their complete Vibrating Shape painting to the class. They will also critique fellow classmate's work in regards to color, shape, space, balance, movement, composition, and craftsmanship. All students are expected to present their work and participate in critique.
Mrs. Bjork's Ning Critique Post
Mr. Lamp's Ning Critique Post
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break! Please reflect and give thanks for everyone and everything you have in your life.
Vibrating Shape Critique Day
Students will present their complete Vibrating Shape painting to the class. They will also critique fellow classmate's work in regards to color, shape, space, balance, movement, composition, and craftsmanship. All students are expected to present their work and participate in critique.
Mrs. Bjork's Ning Critique Post
Mr. Lamp's Ning Critique Post
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Enjoy a safe, restful, and relaxing break! Please reflect and give thanks for everyone and everything you have in your life.
