Free 10th Grade Color Harmony And Color Contrast Lesson Plan (Art)

Topic: Color harmony and color contrast

Objectives & Outcomes

• The student will be able to identify and use colors that are related to each other in a harmonious way.
• The student will be able to identify and use colors that are in contrast to each other in a way that creates visual interest and promotes legibility.

Materials

• Color wheel
• Sample images demonstrating examples of harmonious and contrasting color relationships
• Pencils or paintbrushes
• Paper

Warm Colors

• Red, orange, and yellow are called "warm colors" because they are associated with the sun and warmth.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of comfort and happiness.
• Red and orange can be used together because their hues are not too different from each other.
• Yellow can also be used with red and orange because it is a light tone of the same hue.
• Red, orange, and yellow are also typically associated with certain seasons, namely summer and fall.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of warm colors might be a sunset or a festive holiday card.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of warm colors might be a fire or a sunburn.

Cool Colors

• Blue, green, and purple are called "cool colors" because they are associated with the water and the night sky.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of calm and relaxation.
• Blue and green can be used together because their hues are not too different from each other.
• Purple can also be used with blue and green because it is a light tone of the same hue.
• Blue, green, and purple are also typically associated with certain seasons, namely spring and autumn.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of cool colors might be a peaceful landscape or a calm body of water.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of cool colors might be a stormy sky or a deep cavern.

Neutral Colors

• Black, white, and gray are called "neutral colors" because they do not have a strong association with any particular concept or season.
• Black, white, and gray are often used together in a harmonious way because they complement each other well and create a sense of sophistication and elegance.
• Black, white, and gray can be used together because their hues are not too different from each other.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of neutral colors might be a sophisticated business suit or a simple yet elegant wedding dress.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of neutral colors might be a colorful piece of artwork or a dark and stormy night.

Complementary Colors

• Two colors are called "complementary colors" if they are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
• Red and green, blue and orange, and yellow and purple are examples of complementary colors.
• These colors are often used together in a contrasting way to create visual interest and importance.
• A greeting card with a red background and green lettering would stand out on a table of white and blue cards.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of complementary colors might be a traffic sign or a neon sign.

Triadic Colors

• Three

colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel are called "triadic colors."

• Red, yellow, and blue, or blue, green, and orange are examples of triadic colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of balance and harmony.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of triadic colors might be a summer garden or a sunset.

Analogous Colors

• Threecolors that are next to each other on the color wheel are called "analogous colors."
• Red, orange, and yellow, or blue, green, and purple are examples of analogous colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of harmony and consistency.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of analogous colors might be a set of matching kitchen utensils or a group of friends wearing matching outfits.

Triadic Analogous Colors

• Threecolors that are both triadic and analogous are called "triadic analogous colors."-Red, orange, and yellow, or blue, green, and purple are examples of triadic analogous colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of balance and harmony.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of triadic analogous colors might be a rainbow or a set of matching sports uniforms.

Warm vs Cool Colors

• Warm colors are associated with the sun and warmth, while cool colors are associated with the water and the night sky.
• Warm colors include red, orange, and yellow, while cool colors include blue, green, and purple.
• These colors are often used together in a contrasting way to create visual interest and importance.
• Warm colors are typically used in summer and fall, while cool colors are typically used in spring and autumn.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of warm and cool colors might be a sunset or a festive holiday card.

High-Contrast Colors

• Two colors that are very different from each other are called "high-contrast colors."-Red and green, or blue and orange are examples of high-contrast colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of balance and harmony.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of high-contrast colors might be a flower bed or a piece of artwork.

Tones and Shades

• A color is made lighter or darker by adding white or black to it.
• A color with white added to it is called a "tone," while a color with black added to it is called a "shade."
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of tones and shades might be a sunset or a colorful piece of artwork.

 

Tools and Resources to Use

• Color wheel (optional)

Questions for Discussion

• What colors do you tend to prefer?
• Do you have a favorite color?
• Why do you think that is?
• Can you think of any examples of colors you use often in your daily life?
• When do you think it is appropriate to use colors in a contrasting or harmonious way?
• Why do you think that is?
• Can you think of any examples of contrasting or harmonious uses of color in the world around you?
• Can you think of any examples of tones and shades in the world around you?
• What are some tools or resources you can use to learn more about color?

Color Harmony and Contrast

Overview:

In this lesson, students will learn about color harmony and color contrast, including triadic colors, analogous colors, warm vs cool colors, high-contrast colors, tones and shades. Students will also learn about tools and resources to use when learning about color.

Goals:

• Learn about color harmony and color contrast
• Learn about tools and resources to use when learning about color

Warm-up:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups.
• Distribute a set of colored pencils or markers to each group.
• Have students take turns choosing a color and using the colored pencils to create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting.
• Have each group share their creation with the class.
• Have students share why they chose the colors they did, and why they think their creation is beautiful or interesting.

Activity:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups.
• Give each group a set of colored pencils or markers, along with a set of high-contrast color wheels (one set of warm colors, one set of cool colors).
• Have each group choose a color, and then create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using their chosen color in a high-contrast way.
• Have each group share their creation with the class, and explain why they chose to use the colors and techniques they did.
• Have students discuss how the use of high-contrast colors helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Have students brainstorm ways they could create beautiful or interesting creations using tones and shades instead of high-contrast colors.
• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using tones and shades in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of tones and shades helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Have students brainstorm ways they could create beautiful or interesting creations using high-contrast colors instead of tones and

shades.

• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using high-contrast colors in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of high-contrast colors helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.

Independent project:

• Have students choose a color or group of colors they would like to learn more about.
• Have students use a color wheel or online color scheme generator to create a color scheme using their chosen color(s).
• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using their color scheme in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of their color scheme helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Encourage students to use the resources and tools you have discussed to learn more about color.

Closure

• Review the concepts discussed in the lesson, including similar and contrasting colors, color schemes, and harmonious color combinations.
• Ask students to share their favorite color and why.
• Ask students to share their favorite color scheme and why.
• Ask students to share their favorite harmonious color combination and why.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity to assess their ability to choose harmonious color combinations and create a work of art that uses similar and contrasting colors.
• Collect and review the works of art created during independent practice to assess students understanding of color harmony and color contrast.
• Administer a quiz or written assignment to assess students understanding of the concepts discussed in the lesson.

Triadic Analogous Colors

• Threecolors that are both triadic and analogous are called "triadic analogous colors."-Red, orange, and yellow, or blue, green, and purple are examples of triadic analogous colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of balance and harmony.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of triadic analogous colors might be a rainbow or a set of matching sports uniforms.

Warm vs Cool Colors

• Warm colors are associated with the sun and warmth, while cool colors are associated with the water and the night sky.
• Warm colors include red, orange, and yellow, while cool colors include blue, green, and purple.
• These colors are often used together in a contrasting way to create visual interest and importance.
• Warm colors are typically used in summer and fall, while cool colors are typically used in spring and autumn.
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of warm and cool colors might be a sunset or a festive holiday card.

High-Contrast Colors

• Two colors that are very different from each other are called "high-contrast colors."-Red and green, or blue and orange are examples of high-contrast colors.
• These colors are often used together in a harmonious way to create a sense of balance and harmony.
• An image demonstrating harmonious use of high-contrast colors might be a flower bed or a piece of artwork.

Tones and Shades

• A color is made lighter or darker by adding white or black to it.
• A color with white added to it is called a "tone," while a color with black added to it is called a "shade."
• An image demonstrating contrasting use of tones and shades might be a sunset or a colorful piece of artwork.

 

Tools and Resources to Use

• Color wheel (optional)

Questions for Discussion

• What colors do you tend to prefer?
• Do you have a favorite color?
• Why do you think that is?
• Can you think of any examples of colors you use often in your daily life?
• When do you think it is appropriate to use colors in a contrasting or harmonious way?
• Why do you think that is?
• Can you think of any examples of contrasting or harmonious uses of color in the world around you?
• Can you think of any examples of tones and shades in the world around you?
• What are some tools or resources you can use to learn more about color?

Color Harmony and Contrast

Overview:

In this lesson, students will learn about color harmony and color contrast, including triadic colors, analogous colors, warm vs cool colors, high-contrast colors, tones and shades. Students will also learn about tools and resources to use when learning about color.

Goals:

• Learn about color harmony and color contrast
• Learn about tools and resources to use when learning about color

Warm-up:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups.
• Distribute a set of colored pencils or markers to each group.
• Have students take turns choosing a color and using the colored pencils to create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting.
• Have each group share their creation with the class.
• Have students share why they chose the colors they did, and why they think their creation is beautiful or interesting.

Activity:

• Have students work in pairs or small groups.
• Give each group a set of colored pencils or markers, along with a set of high-contrast color wheels (one set of warm colors, one set of cool colors).
• Have each group choose a color, and then create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using their chosen color in a high-contrast way.
• Have each group share their creation with the class, and explain why they chose to use the colors and techniques they did.
• Have students discuss how the use of high-contrast colors helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Have students brainstorm ways they could create beautiful or interesting creations using tones and shades instead of high-contrast colors.
• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using tones and shades in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of tones and shades helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Have students brainstorm ways they could create beautiful or interesting creations using high-contrast colors instead of tones and

shades.

• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using high-contrast colors in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of high-contrast colors helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.

Independent project:

• Have students choose a color or group of colors they would like to learn more about.
• Have students use a color wheel or online color scheme generator to create a color scheme using their chosen color(s).
• Have students create a small drawing or collage of something they find beautiful or interesting, using their color scheme in a harmonious way.
• Have students share their creations with the class, and explain how the use of their color scheme helped to make their creation beautiful or interesting.
• Encourage students to use the resources and tools you have discussed to learn more about color.

Closure

• Review the concepts discussed in the lesson, including similar and contrasting colors, color schemes, and harmonious color combinations.
• Ask students to share their favorite color and why.
• Ask students to share their favorite color scheme and why.
• Ask students to share their favorite harmonious color combination and why.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity to assess their ability to choose harmonious color combinations and create a work of art that uses similar and contrasting colors.
• Collect and review the works of art created during independent practice to assess students understanding of color harmony and color contrast.
• Administer a quiz or written assignment to assess students understanding of the concepts discussed in the lesson.