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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 productionproduction.
  • 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.

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