Have definitions and examples in your art journal for each of the color schemes. 1. PRIMARY 2. SECONDARY 3. TERTIARY 4. COMPLEMENTARY 5. ANALOGOUS 6. WARM 7. COOL 8. HUE 9. SATURATION 10. MONOCHROME
Review this website for an explanation of color theories for photographers.
WHAT TO DO: Select 4 DIFFERENT themes from the list in DESIGNING IN BLACK AND WHITE and photography in color
THINK IN COLOR!!!
Limit the color in your photos to complementary colors, tertiary colors, etc…
MUST USE COLOR!! BLACK, WHITE, GREY, BROWN ARE ALL NEUTRALS!
1. Reflections in chrome or other reflective surface 2. Store window reflections (e.g., an antique or consignment store) 3. Reflections in water 4. Light through a window 5. Motorcycle close-up or car engine close-up 6. Architectural detail 7. Dual portraits of your friends 8. Lines and patterns 9. Foreshortened Image 10. Close up of texture 11. Silhouette 12. Motion/Panning 13. Perspective
TURN IN: You will turn in a digital contact sheet with 36 images. File folder with 36 images, 10 working, and Final 5. You will rename your files LASTNAME_ColorTheory_(file number). We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the elements and design principles and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions.
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UPLOAD TO YOUR WEBSITE YOUR 10 EDITED IMAGES AS A GALLERY.
SELECT YOUR BEST 5 images from your 10 edited and UPLOAD THESE 5 PHOTOS ARE YOUR FINAL FIVE AS A SLIDE SHOW.
WRITE A MINIMUM OF A 2 PARAGRAPH REFLECTION FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT.