Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood pressure or suppress your appetite. When used in the right ways, color can even save on energy consumption.

As a powerful form of communication, color is irreplaceable. Red means "stop" and green means "go." Traffic lights send this universal message. Likewise, the colors used for a product, web site, business card, or logo cause powerful reactions. Color Matters!

EXPLORE DIFFERENT COLOR SCHEMES/HARMONIES

OUR COLOR THEORY PROJECT

Using the medium of a deck of playing cards, we will illustrate our knowledge of color theory. You will create the fronts and backs of 6 numbered playing cards (each representing a different color harmony) and 3 face cards (representing color harmonies of your choice) for a total of 9 playing cards. We will also design, print and construct the box in which these cards will held using Photoshop templates found in the course.

***EXTRA CREDIT: DESIGN A JOKER AND ACE CARD***

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

6 Number Cards (Representing the 6 Color Harmonies- Name of harmony should be included)

3 Face Cards (3 Color Harmonies of your choice- Name of harmony should be included)

Back of Card Design

Box Design (Using Template from the course - Come up with a creative name for your deck)

All Elements must be printed and constructed for final presentation.

CARD DESIGN INSPIRATION