Colour Theory and Application · SHS1 Art And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.1 - Identify and explain colour schemes and the mood they express.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define colour theory and colour scheme, and explain the difference between the two concepts.
Identify at least five major colour schemes (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split-complementary, triadic, and tetradic) from visual examples.
Explain the mood or emotion that each colour scheme typically expresses (e.g., calm, energy, tension, harmony).
Match colour schemes to real-life products, environments, or artworks and justify their choices based on the mood conveyed.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to create a colour scheme chart that shows colours and the emotions they express.

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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.1 - Identify and explain colour schemes and the mood they express.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 13 (Week 33 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)

Collaborative Learning/Project-Based Learning: In mixed-ability groups, make a chart of colours and discuss the emotions they convey. Display the product for peers to comment.
Self-directed Learning; Initiating talk for Learning: Distinguish between colour theory and colour scheme in a group discussion.
Experiential Learning/Problem-based Learning: In mixed-ability groups, create a video or photo presentation that explains how colour theory is applied in the creation of packaging for selected products.

Assessment (1.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; 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