Spring 2015 – 28 – The Meanings of Color

Objective:

To explore and explain the meanings and psychological effects of colors.

Student-Friendly Learning Target: 

I can use web resources to discover the meaning of colors, and the psychological effects of colors on people.

Web Links:

Color Matters: The Meanings of Colors: https://www.colormatters.com/color-symbolism/the-meanings-of-colors

Color Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology: https://www.sensationalcolor.com/category/color-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology

Topics Discussed:
  1. Color Theory
  2. Semiotics

 

Instructions:

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and how they are used. Use the websites below to read about the meanings and symbolism of the colors we have been discussing in class:

https://www.sensationalcolor.com/category/color-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology

https://www.colormatters.com/color-symbolism/the-meanings-of-colors

Read about the symbolism and meanings of the warm colors Red, Yellow, and Orange, the cool colors Green, Blue, and Purple, and the neutral colors Black, White, Grey, Brown, Beige and Tan. We will discuss these meanings in class tomorrow.

If you finish before the class period ends, you may use this time to catch up on any of the previous Color Week assignments.

Assigned: February 20th, 2015
Due Date: February 20th, 2015