The first part of this assignment requires a laptop and Adobe Photoshop, although the final can be done in other software. Digital treatment only.

  1. Create a color scheme using 3 colors + black. Upload it to notion. Use only flat colors in simple shapes (most likely rectangles).
  2. Pick someone else’s color scheme (one that immediately gives you a visual clue or association) and use it to illustrate one of these moods in 3 modes: black and white, black and white + one color, and three colors and no black:

Consider picking unusual or even contradictory combinations, for instance, you can try to express loneliness using a bold colorful scheme, or portray joy in muted tones. Remember that the emotions in these colors can come out in an infinite number of ways through their combinations alone. Consider also the amount of space allocated to each color, and how that contributes to the mood you're trying to capture.

You can not use transparencies, multiply or any other form color mixing.

References for various techniques and applications of color


Format: 4x4” each, 3 in total.