how much a paint covers the surface beneath it

the initial layer of paint applied to a surface before the main artwork is created

a smooth transition from light to dark or between colours

colours which sit opposite each other on the colour wheel

Experiment with wet media: paints

Art and design

Experiment with dry media: charcoal

Experiment with dry media: fine liner

Experiment with wet media: inks

Experiment with collage

Experiment with print: relief

Experiment with print: monotype

Mixed media materials and techniques

Experiment with wet media: watercolour

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

What quality of acrylic and oil paints makes them good for strong visual impact?

A smooth transition between two colours is called a ...

the initial layer of paint applied to a surface

Match the keyword to its correct definition.

What effect do complementary colours have when mixed together in small qualtitlies?

Knowing a paint’s properties, like {{ }} and drying time, helps pick the best surface and method.

Colours made by mixing a primary and a secondary colour are called {{ }} colours.

Match each keyword to its correct definition.

A {{ }} shows how colours relate to each other in a circular layout.

Starter Quiz

Which of these is a primary colour?