Color Magic and Paint · Painting and Color Theory

Primary Colors and Mixing

Discovering how the three primary colors act as the parents for all other colors.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the secret to making a perfect green or orange?
  2. 2How does adding white change the mood of a color?
  3. 3Why do some colors seem to pop out while others stay in the background?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Paint and ColorNCCA: Primary - Visual Awareness
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Creative Journeys: Exploring Art and Design
Unit: Color Magic and Paint
Period: Painting and Color Theory

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