Color Schemes in Costumes - Day 2

What role does COLOR play in costumes? 

(Class Discussion): What color costumes might you use for the following characters?  Why?

• A scientist in the Sahara Desert
• A scientist in the Amazon ForestRoyalty
• A strong main character who has a loud personality
• A calm, soothing therapist
• A prisoner who has broken out
• A couple attending an elegant dinner party

What do you notice about these costumes? How does color play a role in the costumes and story? 

Strong use of Color to bring the OZ characters together in "Wicked"
Source: wickedtour.co.uk

What about COLOR SCHEMES? 

Use of Complementary Colors:
These are colors that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. The use of complementary colors creates a strong contrast, for those who are wanting to stand out!

Complementary Colors:

Red & Green

Blue & Orange

Yellow & Purple

Complementary Colors Scheme (courtesy of: appleandpearwardrobe.com)

Strong choices with an accent choice. Looks well put together.

Split Complementary Scheme: 

Split-Complementary Color Scheme for Fish
Seussical The Musical

Use of Analogous Colors--This is when you use 3 colors that are next to one another in the color wheel. This helps to create a balanced, yet put-together look.

Analogous Colors:

Analogous color costumes for Whoville Citizens
Seussical The Musical

Monochromatic Scheme: 

This color scheme helps to create a strong connection with the color and its symbolism, without overwhelming the eye. 

Paper Dolls (Individual Work)

For your three paper dolls, develop three alter-egos for your superheroes, sidekicks & villains.
Using your character descriptions, create a color design for the character. You must use three of the four color schemes: 

1. Monochromatic
2. Complementary OR Split Complementary
3. Analogous

Make sure you are able to justify WHY you chose each color and color scheme. What does this color shows about his/her personality.

Superhero Groups: 
1) Share your Alter-Ego Paper Dolls with your group.
2) Discuss what colors you think the color schemes should be for each character. In what ways will they complement / contrast one another?

Individual Superhero Costume: 
Using your knowledge of color schemes, symbolism along with the conversations you had in your groups, add color to your superhero/sidekick/villain costume. (If you don't finish this is homework.)