color UNIT V: Color Schemes
Project VB | Propaganda Poster |
Objectives |
Studio Fundamentals: To understand, identify, and apply common color schemes Thematic Concept: To explore how color choices and text can alter the "meaning" of an image or message |
Project Overview | You will alter the original color scheme, text, and ultimately, the message of an old propaganda poster. |
References |
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Vocabulary | monochromatic, achromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, split complementary, double complementary, warm, cool, limited palette |
Materials | 11” x 14” or 15" x 20" bristol board or illustration board. Color media open. |
Process |
Preliminary: Before coming to class, review the thematic concept of Protest and Persuasion as found on the website. Also, read the discussion on Color Schemes for Unit V. Review the Project References and Vocabulary above. Activity: 1. Find an existing World War II propaganda poster and photocopy it. 2. Determine a conceptual change – in other words, change the poster’s meaning by altering text and image. 3. Make thumb nails (about 3” x 4”) of the poster using the following six color schemes: Achromatic, Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Split Complementary. Label your thumbnails. 4. Choose the color scheme that works best in conveying your message. Lightly transfer your photo-copied poster or hand-rendered interpretation onto your piece of Bristol Board or Illustration Board. 5. Commence painting! 6. Turn in your scanned/photocopied “original” poster, your thumbnails, and your new version. |
Discussion and Critique Ideas |
When you have completed your composition, divide into small groups and exchange artworks with another group from the class. Within your group, work together to respond to each painting in turn. Consider the following:
The final critique consists of a series of preliminary written judgments by fellow classmates, followed by an oral statement by the artist, and concluding with a comparison of the audience's interpretations and the artist's intention related to color schemes. |
From a problem by Steve Johnson, copyright 2005