A2 Color Combinations & Monograms
Project Overview: create a series of monograms using specific color combinations
Due Date: Oct 8th and 9th
Grading Parameters: LT 2, 3 & 4 (see our template folder for a checklist)
Color Vocabulary
Color Theory: the study of color that uses various types of
color combinations to create a visual and often harmonious impact
Primary Colors: the group of colors from which all other colors can be obtained by mixing red, yellow & blue
Secondary Colors: green, orange & purple - these colors are made by mixing two primary colors
Complimentary Colors: colors opposite each other on the color wheel (for example: orange & blue, red & green)
Analogous Colors: colors next to each other on the color wheel (for example: blue, purple and red)
Types of Digital Color
RGB Color: This is color based upon light. Your computer monitor and television use RGB. The name "RGB" stands for Red, Green, Blue, which are the 3 primaries (with green replacing yellow). By combining these 3 colors, any other color can be produced. Remember, this color method is only used with light sources; it does not apply to printing.
CMYK Color: This is the color method based upon pigments. "CMYK" stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (its what the K stands for). Using these 4 colors, most other colors can be achieved. Unfortunately, CMYK cannot reproduce the same amount of colors as RGB can, which is why yellow-greens sometimes look a bit muddy when printed. click here to see how you convert cmyk color to pantone
Pantone (PMS) Color: This is yet another printing color method. PMS stands for "Pantone Matching System," and is a large list of specially mixed colors made by the Pantone Corporation. Instead of using CMYK to create colors, the pigments are created individually for purity.
For example, if I wanted to use a Red-Violet color, I'd pick PMS 233M. The color would be made exclusively for my project and would always print exactly how I want.
(definitions of color types from http://colortheory.liquisoft.com/)
some color links to check out(if you come across another good one - e-mail me so I can add it here)
Workflow
Follow Along & Complete the in-class pre-activity/guided demo.
Open the monotemplate.ai in classes>GD1templates
Design several monograms using the provide shapes/spaces and color combinations
Apply a clipping mask to at least 2 designs + utilize new tools covered in the pre-activity and class demos
Download a 2 MP or higher bag with a white background. Overlay one of your designs on the bag
Turn in your Lastname A2 folder into the Graphic Design 1 A2 turn in folder located on the "classes" server
Inside your A2 folder should be:
-links folder (with bag pic)
-pre-activity
-final illustrator file
- 1 monogram converted into a jpg