Painting with 7th grade...

Complementary Color Logo Designs

Complementary colors are any two colors which are directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and violet. When combined, complementary colors cancel each other out. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those particular two colors.

Objective: Students will transform a familiar logo by changing the colors used to a complementary color scheme. Students will also learn about tints and shades and incorporate them into the design where needed.

Instructions:

Students will idea search logos on their Chromebooks

Students will create rough sketches on newsprint

Students will choose the best design and lay it out lightly on white drawing paper with a pencil

I will discuss complementary colors and  students will choose a color scheme

I will demonstrate hard edge painting and mixing tints and shades

Students will carefully paint their logo designs
Students will finally outline the design with a black sharpie

Evaluation:

Did the student correctly use a complementary color scheme?

Did the student follow the directions?

Did the student demonstrate good craftsmanship and neatness?

Did the student show good effort and attitude?