For this assignment, you will be using construction paper to create three original designs, one for each color scheme below. Your designs should be based around patterns and shapes, and follow the guidelines of proportion and intensity set out earlier in the lesson. You should also apply principles of design, such as contrast, space, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, and repetition. Check out the slideshow below to see examples of each type of color scheme you should use for your projects.
Complementary Colors
Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. Use two complementary colors to create an original design. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel. Use three analogous colors to create an original design. Split Compliments
Split compliments use one dominant color, and then two colors on either side of the dominant color's compliment. Use three split-compliments to create an original design. |
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To complete this project, you will need:
- Color construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Ruler
Once you have completed your creations, scan them, take a picture of them, or otherwise turn them in to your teacher. You will be graded using the following rubric:
| 5 Expert | 3 Strong | 1 Beginning | |
| Complimentary Color Design | You masterfully combine two complementary colors into a creative and appealing design. | You use two complementary colors to create a color scheme design. | You don't use enough complimentary colors in your design, or your colors are not true compliments. |
| Analogous Color Design | You masterfully combine three analogous colors into a creative and appealing design. | You use three analogous colors to create a color scheme design. | You don't use enough analogous colors in your design, or your colors are not true analogues. |
| Split-Compliment Color Design | You masterfully combine three split-complement colors into a creative and appealing design. | You use three split-complement colors to create a color scheme design. | You don't use enough split-compliment colors in your design, or your colors are not true split-compliments. |
| Principles of Design | All of your images expertly use principles of design such as contrast, emphasis, space, and repetition, and include dominant, sub-dominant, and accent colors. | Most of your images use principles of design such as contrast, emphasis, space, and repetition, and include dominant, sub-dominant, and accent colors. | None of your images use principles of design such as contrast, emphasis, space, and repetition, or don't include dominant, sub-dominant, and accent colors. |
