The Magic of Colour · Painting and Colour Theory
Primary Power
Discovering red, yellow, and blue as the starting point for all other colours. Students explore the properties of tempera paint.
Key Questions
- 1What happens to a colour when we add white to it?
- 2Why are some colours called primary colours?
- 3How do these bright colours make you feel?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Art and Design - Painting
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Magic of Colour
Period: Painting and Colour Theory
Suggested Methodologies
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