Introduction
Complementary Colors.
What are they? How can we identify them on a color wheel or a piece of art?
These are all questions you will be thinking about as you explore the different pairs of complementary colors. We will learn about the importance of how artists convey an idea or mood using these colors. The goal is to eventually recognize complementary colors in various forms of artwork and in everyday life.
The Task
You will form a group of three students, and choose a set of complementary colors from the list below. You will then research how artists use your chosen set of complementary colors to convey a mood or idea. After researching your color set, be sure to create an informative Google slide about your colors, and fill out the Google Form.
Complementary Color Pairs:
Red Green
Yellow Purple
The Process
First You will be placed in groups of 3
Pick a set of complementary colors (Red Green, Yellow Purple, Blue Orange)
Then, familiarize yourself with the term Complementary Colors
Research how each pair of colors are used to convey a mood or idea
Create a Google slide for your pair of complementary colors
Include an example of artwork along with a description of how the colors are conveying
a mood or idea in your chosen image
Turn in your slide for an individual grade Here!
Then fill out the Google Form as a group and turn in
Have Fun!
Helpful links to get you started!
Evaluation
Each of you will be graded on the individual slide you create based off the rubric below
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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Slide
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Had image only |
Image and simple description |
Image, description includes explanation of mood or idea being conveyed |
Image, description includes explanation of mood or idea being conveyed and uses proper art terminology. Shows knowledge of complementary color set |
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Color Knowledge
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Has very little understanding of complementary color set |
Has some understanding of complementary color set |
Has moderate understanding of complementary color set |
Has strong understanding of complementary color set |
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Punctuation and Usage
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There are more than 4 punctuation and usage errors. |
There are 3-4 punctuation and usage errors. |
There are 1-2 punctuation and usage errors. |
There are no punctuation and usage errors. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed your task and are now knowledgeable about the use and meaning behind complementary colors. I hope you have learned a lot and found some useful information. The next time you come across a piece of artwork look at the colors the artist has used. What do they mean? What is the artist trying to tell you?
Credits & References
Thank you to anyone who helped provide information for this WebQuest about complementary colors!
http://color-wheel-artist.com/complementary-colors.html
https://kidsgoflash.com/homepage-featured/color-mixer/
Teacher Page
This WebQuest was designed for students to dabble into the world of complementary colors. It is designed to show them a variety of artwork representing the different color schemes within a small group setting. The intended audience for this WebQuest is a 4th grade classroom beginning to develop their art vocabulary.
