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What is colour theory?
Colour theory is a fundamental concept in art and design that explores the relationships and interactions between colours. It examines how colours combine, contrast, and evoke emotions. The colour wheel categorizes colours into primary, secondary, and tertiary hues, while concepts like complementary, analogous, and triadic schemes guide effective colour combinations.
Warm and cool colours influence mood and perception. Tints, shades, and tones alter intensity. Understanding colour theory empowers artists and designers to create visually harmonious and impactful compositions, fostering a deeper appreciation and manipulation of colour in various creative disciplines.
Watch the video below and compare the two examples Welligton wells.
We Happy Few_ 'The ABCs of Happiness' (Official).mp4Using the video above and the images below Look at the difference between the left in comparison with the right. What's different?
Using the video above and the images below Look at the difference between the left in comparison with the right. What's different?
Use the points below to help explore the differences, watch the video again should you need to to help come up with some ideas, try and work more based off the colours and ignore the games content/story for now.
Look at the colour temperature, saturation and general colour pallet that was used.
What is the purpose of this, why do you think the intention was behind the style choices?
Are there any connotations to the colours that are used, what do you associate with the colour like Yellow is normally associated with danger/warnings.
I would then like you to explore one more example of your choice you can look at a video as well as images to help convey and explain these points
I would then like you to explore one more example of your choice you can look at a video as well as images to help convey and explain these points
Alternatively we can look at the Colour theory in the film corpse bride.
Alternatively we can look at the Colour theory in the film corpse bride.
Looking at how the use of colour personifies the ideaology behind corpse bride, creates a certain feelings within the viewer. Looking at how the colour pallets shift the from monotone flat colours, to bright vibrancy to contrast the idea of life and death.
By the end of the session you should have!
By the end of the session you should have!
An explanation of what colour theory is and how it can be used in media to convey different ideas, emotions and how it can effect the temperature of the scene
you will have an analysis of we the happy few use of colour theory and what are some of the different things it conveys using the techniques discussed
One of your own examples of colour theory and its use it media.
An explanation of what you have learnt how it can be used within your own projects and work. As well as a reflection of the session.
If you are missing anything please complete it at home!
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