Colour

Colour is a powerful design element that can be used to attract attention, affect feelings and moods, or convey a message instantly.

learning objectives

Level 4

• Identify primary, secondary and tertiary colours and describe their relationships.
• Use basic colour associations while creating work.
• Select, create and apply colours using basic software techniques. (swatches, eyedroppers, color mixers) 
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Interactions, engagements and activities

Colour selection activities. 

Level 5

• Identify and describe colour palettes in existing work using colour harmony rules.
• Describe the three components of colour and use them describe colours in existing work. (Hue, Value, Saturation)
• Create colour palettes using colour harmony rules.
• Select and use appropriate colour space and profile option for a range of different outputs. 
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Interactions, engagements and activities

Describe the types of interaction and activities that could help achieve the objectives.

Level 6

• Maintain colour accuracy within and between document using industry recognised best practice.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of different output methods in relation to colour.
• Use overprint and knockout for special printing effects.
• Use mixed ink feature to… 
• Describe the effect UCR and GCR have in print production.
• Identify cultural significance of colour.
• Identify psychological effects of colour.   

Interactions, engagements and activities

Describe the types of interaction and activities that could help achieve the objectives.