Colour Theory Comprehensive Review

Question 1

Differentiate Colour
Primary , secondary and tertiary

Answer 1

a. Primary Colours (5 marks)
Primary colours are fundamental colours that cannot be created by mixing other colours. They serve as the basis for creating all other colours. The primary colours are:Red: A bold, warm colour that is often associated with passion and energy.Blue: A cool colour that is linked to calmness and stability.Yellow: A bright, warm colour associated with optimism and creativity.b. Secondary Colours (5 marks)
Secondary colours are created by mixing two primary colours. The secondary colours are:Orange: Made by mixing red and yellow.Green: Created by mixing blue and yellow.Purple: Formed by combining red and blue.c. Tertiary Colours (5 marks)
Tertiary colours are produced by mixing a primary colour with a secondary colour. This results in hues like:Yellow-Orange: A mix of yellow and orange.Red-Orange: A mix of red and orange.Red-Purple: A mix of red and purple.Blue-Purple: A mix of blue and purple.Blue-Green: A mix of blue and green.Yellow-Green: A mix of yellow and green.d. Summary and Applications (5 marks)
Understanding these colour categories helps in various applications like painting, fashion design, and graphic design. Primary colours are the foundation for creating all other colours and are essential in colour mixing and theory.

Question 2

Identify and Explain Types of Colour

Answer 2

a. Hue (5 marks)
Hue refers to the pure actual colour, or shade of a colour that is identified by its name, such as red, blue, or green. It is the most basic aspect of colour , describing it’s position on the colour wheel.

b. Saturation (5 marks)

Saturation, also known as chroma or intensity, describes the purity or strength of a colour. High saturation means the colour is vivid and intense, while low saturation results in a more muted or pastel version of the hue. For example, bright red has high saturation, while pink has lower saturation.

c. Value (5 marks)
Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a colour. It is crucial for creating contrast and depth in artworks. For instance, adding white to a colour creates a tint (light value), while adding black creates a shade (dark value). Value helps in achieving realistic shading and highlighting.

d. Temperature (5 marks)
Colour temperature describes whether a colour feels warm or cool. Warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows) evoke feelings of warmth and energy, while cool colours (blues, greens, purples) suggest calmness and tranquility. Understanding temperature helps in setting the mood and tone of a design or artwork.

Question 3

Explain and Identify the Equipment and Tools in Coloura.

Answer 3

Paints (5 marks)Acrylic Paints: Fast-drying and versatile, used on various surfaces.
Oil Paints: Slow-drying, allowing for blending and detailed work.Watercolor Paints: Transparent and ideal for layering effects.b. Brushes (5 marks)Round Brushes: Versatile for detail work and broad strokes.Flat Brushes: Ideal for covering large areas and sharp edges.Filbert Brushes: Rounded edges suitable for blending and creating soft strokes.c. Palettes (5 marks)Mixing Palette: Used to blend and mix colours.Paper Palette: Disposable and convenient for quick use.Glass Palette: Durable and easy to clean, suitable for mixing.d. Colour Wheels and Swatches (5 marks)Colour Wheel: A circular diagram showing primary, secondary, and tertiary colours, and their relationships.Colour Swatches: Samples of colours used for selecting and matching specific shades.

Question 4

Question 4: True/False

Answer 4

a. Colour has an effect on emotions.
True
B. Brown and yellow are romantic colours.
False.
c. Purple/fuchsia are royal colours.
True

d. Brushes and palettes are tools in colour theory.
True

Question 5

Question 5: One Word

Answer 5

Answera.
Blue and orange are complementary colours.
Complementary

b. Blue, yellow, and red are primary colours.
Primary

c. Best tool to help you with colour is:
Colour Wheel