Color Unit
Non-Representational Triptych Painting Studio
Questions to consider during this unit:
Color Unit Question: What Sound Does Color Make?
 Do words have sound? Do words have color?
 What does color say about how I am feeling?
How does that translate into how something
sounds?
 What ways can I mix new colors to produce
contrast and create interest?
 How can I generate innovative solutions to artistic
problems?
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These are Sketchbook assignments for this unit:
Sketchbook
___ 5 pts.
___ 20 pts.
___ 20 pts.
Checklist #5:
DUE 2/26(A) & 2/27(B)
HW: Triptych Notes/Research
CW: Color Notes/Color Wheel
CW/HW: Viewfinder ThumbnailsColor Theory (10)
___ 20 pts. CW/HW: Triptych Composition Layouts (3)
___ 20 pts. CW: Painting Experimentations (4)
___ 10 pts. CW: Rough Draft Layout to Scale
___ 5 pts. CW: Daily Warm-ups/Reflections
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____ /100pts. TOTAL
Prepare for Color UNIT:
HW: Research: Non-Traditional Triptych Painting, Non-Objective Painting, Tempera, Acrylic, Oil, and
Watercolor Assigned: 1/23 (A) & 1/24 (B)
DUE: 1/27 (A) & 1/28 (B)
Research and gather information about the terms listed above. This can include but is not limited to notes,
sketches, definitions, video clips (please include notes and the URL), printed visuals, techniques, processes,
artists, and more.
Be ready to discuss your finding with the class.
BRING IN A SET OF COLORED PENCILS IF YOU HAVE THEM!!
Begin Color UNIT:
Day 1 —What is Color? How Do I See Color? 1/27 (A) & 1/28 (B)
Warm-up: Reflect on HW Research in your sketchbook and describe how you might be influenced by these
artist’s ideas. How will you this information moving forward with color/painting in class?
**Additional Activity: Using the Discovering Art History Text find 6 examples of various Traditional and NonTraditional Triptychs. Draw thumbnails of each and label them neatly in your sketchbook.
Independent Practice (CW): Read Chapter 5: COLOR in The Visual Experience Text. Define terms & complete
study guide.
Guided Practice (CW): Demo & Notes: What is color? How do I see color? Color Spectrum, Properties of Color
Homework: Bring in color pencils and begin sketching Non-Representation Triptych thumbnail ideas.
Day 2 —What Sound Does Color Make? 1/31 (A) & 2/3 (B)
Warm-up: In your sketchbooks, Reflect on the question: What sound does color make? Do words have sound?
Do words have color? Table Discussion
Guided Practice (CW): Video/Discussion: http://www.ted.com/talks/neil_harbisson_i_listen_to_color.html
Complete Color wheel demo and Color Theory notes.
Independent Practice (CW): Use a viewfinder to generate 10 thumbnail ideas (in pencil using only lines, no
value or color) for their Non-Representational Triptych painting—(3 each plus one) with the Themes: Falling,
Leaving, and Rising.
Homework: Complete viewfinder Non-Representational compositions if not completed in class.
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Day 3 —How Do I USE Color? 2/4 (A) & 2/5 (B)
Warm-up: How can you develop a 4” x 4” non-representational, aesthetic composition inspired by the theme:
Collapsing? WALK-ABOUT Critique; How could you use a Viewfinder tool to develop a stronger composition?
Reflect on the quality of your composition—Is it simple or complex (rate #1-4). Revise until you make it a #4.
Guided Practice (CW): Demo & Notes: How do I use color? Color Wheel, Color Theory—Color Schemes
Independent Practice (CW): Use a viewfinder to generate 10 thumbnail ideas (in pencil only) for their NonRepresentational Triptych painting—(3 each plus one) with the Themes: Falling, Leaving, and Rising.
Homework: Continue working on your Viewfinder Thumbnails assignment in your sketchbook.
Day 4 —How Do I USE Color? 2/6, 2/10 (A) & 2/11, 2/17 (B)
Warm-up: POP QUIZ!
Guided Practice (CW): Demo & Notes: How do I use color? Color Wheel, Color Theory—Color Schemes
Reflect on your non-representational interpretation of: Collapsing. In your sketchbook describe what changes
you made to improve the overall aesthetics of your 4” x 4” composition? What did you learn from doing this
exercise? Next, Determine how your thumbnails are (or are not) good examples of complex, mature nonrepresentational designs.
Independent Practice (CW): Using the Color Theory Layout sheet as an example, generate 10 small, aesthetic,
non-representational compositions depicting each of the color scheme combinations in a unique and creative
manner.
Homework: Continue working on your Viewfinder Thumbnails/Color Theory assignment in your sketchbook.
Day 5 —What are Expressive Qualities of Color?
Warm-up: What are the expressive qualities of color? Students reflect on how color choice of Picasso’s The Old
Guitarist is appropriate for the mood of the piece. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Guitarist
Guided Practice (CW):
Independent Practice (CW): Using the Color Theory Layout sheet as an example, generate 10 small, aesthetic,
non-representational compositions depicting each of the color scheme combinations in a unique and creative
manner.
Homework: Complete your Viewfinder Thumbnails/Color Theory assignment in your sketchbook.
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After students Read and Complete the Chapter 5 study guide, we will go over the material another time and
students should add to their notes from these: To be used to study for the Day 4: Color Quiz: 2/10 (A) & 2/11 (B)!!
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Non-Representational Triptych Painting Studio
Example of Triptych Notes & Triptych Layout:
Example of Collapsing 4” x 4” design:
Example of Triptych Thumbnails:
Examples of Student Final Triptych Projects:
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