Revisiting colour theory: the science and emotion of colour

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of painting

Painting: brushwork: techniques for texture and precision

Painting with expression: capturing  emotion and atmosphere

Exploring mediums: acrylics, oils watercolours and beyond

Compositional strategies: designing engaging and balanced artworks

Layering and blending: creating depth and richness in paintings

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

Tone is about how light or dark a colour appears.

Which components make up colour in art and design?

Value (light and dark) helps create depth and can make objects appear three-dimensional.

Warm colours (red, yellow, orange) are linked with heat and energy.

Cool colours (blue, purple, green) are linked with calm.

Colour temperature has no effect on depth in a painting.

Warm and cool colours can be used together to create contrast.

Which of these statements about colour temperature is correct?

analogous (next to each other on the wheel)

Which of these are examples of colour harmony schemes?

bright, warm colours to create energy and excitement

dark, muted tones to create mystery or sadness

using only one colour so the painting has no feeling

How might an artist use colour to change the mood of a painting?

Revisiting colour theory: the science and emotion of colour

Lesson outcome