Color Theory

2. 1. Define hue: a color or shade
   2. Define value: regard that something is held to deserve
      1. ​Example: Choose your favorite color. Demonstrate VALUE using 7+ photos (light to dark of your chosen hue). Canvas specs above 
         
   3. Define saturation: state or process of something that can be absorbed or combined with
   4. How many colors are available on our computers?
   5. Define secondary color: color resulting from the mixing of two primary colors
   6. Define tertiary color: resulting color formed when an equal amount of a primary and secondary color are combined
   7. Define complementary colors: colors opposite of each other in the color spectrum
      1. ​Find, copy and insert a graphical example of a  Traditional Color Wheel - include a caption. 

         

         The color wheel is used as a model for a broad spectrum of colors.

      2. Find an image that visually explains the differences in color gamut's. In the caption, define a Gamut and which one is better. 

         

         A Gamut is a complete range or scope of something, in this case, colors.

         
         
   8. What are the primary colors in Photoshop? cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
   9. What are the secondary colors in Photoshop? orange, violet, and green
   10. Define subtractive color model: explains the mixing of limited set of dyes, inks, or pigments to create a wider range of colors 
   11. Define additive color model: model in which red, green, and blue light are added together in various ways to reproduce a broad array of colors
   12. Is RGB additive or subtractive? additive 
   13. What is the CYYK color model used for? color printing
   14. Define analogous colors: colors that are to each other on the color wheel
   15. Define tint: shade or variety of color
   16. Define shade: comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight
   17. Define neutral: shade or color that is typically light beige 
   18. Define monochromatic: containing or using light color
       1. ​Example: Create a canvas demonstrating a grayscale color scheme from White to Black using 7+ photos. Canvas specs above 
          
   19. What can be said in general about warm colors? warm colors are made with orange, red, and yellow, and a combination of all of them.
   20. What can be said in general about cool colors? cool colors are made with the colors, green, blue, and purple.
   21. Which color is associated with stability? blue
   22. Which color symbolizes royalty? mauve
   23. Which is the color of cleanliness? white 
   24. Which color symbolism freshness? green 
   25. Which colors are associated with joy? yellow
   26. Which color symbolizes passion and danger? red
       1. ​Example: Create a visual example for ONE of questions 22-27 using 4 photos. Canvas specs above.