Color Schemes in Art: Ages 8-10
In this 8-week course, students will learn about the color wheel and 7 basic color schemes in art.
Ms. Alyssa
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(368)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may need time outside of class to finish their artwork.Class Experience
In this class, students will learn about the color wheel and seven different color schemes in art. To start class, we will learn and discuss the color theory for that week. Students will often be introduced to famous artwork that uses these different color schemes. This will be done largely though a slide show while asking students about what they see. Then, we will spend the majority of the class creating art of our own based on that color scheme. Most weeks, the students will be led in a directed drawing and asked to add creativity to their work wherever they see fit. Week 1: Color Wheel, crayons with watercolors Week 2: Primary Colors, Mondrian inspired, paint Week 3: Secondary Colors, ice cream, paint Week 4: Tertiary Colors, balloons, colored pencils Week 5: Complementary Color, monsters, watercolors Week 6: Warm and Cool Colors, hands, drawing Week 7: Analogous Colors, fish, drawing Week 8: Monochromatic Colors, silhouette, paint
Learning Goals
Students will be able to recall the colors on the color wheel. Students will be able to give examples of primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, warm, cool, analogous, and monochromatic colors. Students will continue to develop skills in artistic expression, artistic decision making.
Other Details
Supply List
Week 1: Color Wheel Paper, pencil, eraser, black permanent marker, crayons, watercolor paint, paint brush, cup of water, paper towels, ruler, scissors, and a large round object to trace a circle onto the paper like a bowl or lid Week 2: Primary Colors Paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, acrylic or tempera paint (red, blue, yellow, and black), paint brush, cup of water, and paper towels Week 3: Secondary Colors Paper, scissors, pencil, eraser, black marker, acrylic or tempera paint (red, blue, and yellow), paint brush, cup of water, and paper towels Week 4: Tertiary Colors Paper, pencil, eraser, permanent marker, colored pencils Week 5: Complementary Color Paper, pencil, eraser, black permanent marker, watercolor paint, paint brush, cup of water, paper towels, Week 6: Warm and Cool Colors Paper, pencil, eraser, black permanent maker, markers (crayons or colored pencils could also be used) Week 7: Analogous Colors Paper, pencil, eraser, black permanent maker, markers (crayons or colored pencils could also be used) Week 8: Monochromatic Colors Paper, pencil, eraser, acrylic or tempera paint, paint brush, paint palette, cup of water, and paper towels
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
368reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The two things I love most in life is art and teaching! I have a degree in art education and have lots of experience working with young students. I think that basic understanding of art techniques and theories are important things that students should learn to not only further their art skills but also to see the beauty in the world around them!Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-7 learners per class
