Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 5: Visual Design for Multimedia

Go Online Activities 5.1

5.1 Select Color Schemes

Introduction:
Investigate strategies for using color in multimedia design.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Color Matters: Color Theory
Destination Site: Workqx.com: Color Systems

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
color theory, Web color theory


1			According to the first Web site, why is color harmony important?




2			How is a color scheme based on analogous colors different from one based on complementary colors?




3			As explained in the second Web site, what color system is used in printed presentations?




4			How is subtractive color different from additive color? Which is used on the Web?