SHS1 Art And Design Foundation · Semester 2 Week 14: Colour Theory and Application

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.2 - Analyse pigment colours and that of the spectrum

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between pigment colours and colours of the spectrum, citing at least three differences in their source, behaviour, and use.
Identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary pigment colours, as well as the colours of the visible spectrum in their correct order.
Explain the concept of colour mixing for pigments (subtractive) versus colour mixing for light (additive), with accurate examples.
Analyse how pigment colours and spectrum colours are used in real-life design situations, such as printing, stage lighting, and digital screens.
Create a comparative chart that illustrates the differences between pigment colours and spectrum colours, with correct labels and examples.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design for Life (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Colour Theory and Application (3.2)
Content standard: 1.3.2.CS.1 - 1.3.2.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding and application of colour theory, colour schemes, relationships and the mood they express in design. 1.3.2.LO.1 Use knowledge in colour schemes to interpret real-life situations in response to societal problems.
Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.2 - Analyse pigment colours and that of the spectrum
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

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Experiential Learning/structuring talk for learning/Project-Based Learning: Working individually/group, develop a chart to illustrate the distinction between pigment colours and colours of the spectrum.
Collaborative Learning: In small groups, examine the basic characteristics of pigment colours and the colours of the spectrum.
Explorative/Problem-based Learning: In small groups, investigate how pigment colours and the colours of the spectrum are used in creating designs.

Assessment (1.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- web references
- projector
- computer
- LCD Screens
- flip charts
- TLMs on colour theory and application
- posters
- flyers
- buntings
- paintings
- drawings and illustrations