Learning Activity – Colour Theory

Question 1

1. Having watched the video with Nigel French – describe, in your own words, what each of these colour systems means: RGB and CMYK.

RGB = Red, Green, Blue. Use for digital designs.
CMYK = Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key. Use for anything printed.

2. Make use of Kuler and develop four different colour schemes. You must hand in screen shots of your schemes as done with Kuler:
a) Monochromatic

b) Complementary

c) Triadic

d) Analogous

Question 2

Use a colour photo of your choice and create the following colour effects (as per Nigel French’s video) – you should hand in four separate works of the same photo with the following effects:

1. Create an “Andy Warhol” look

1. Apply a sepia look

1. Split toning of the image

1. Freestyle: a colour effect of your choice