Understanding Colour Theory and Practical Application across Cross-Disciplinary Borders: Effective Pedagogical Strategy for Teaching Graphics, Painting, and Printmaking

Abstract

Understanding the characteristics of colour; and experiencing its practical use is fundamental to visual communication in various colour-dependent art specializations. These include printmaking, painting, and graphics. However, transforming theoretical colour principles into useful studio outcomes can be challenging for students. This study covers instructional approaches for bridging the gap between theoretical comprehension and real-world application of colour knowledge across these three areas of visual art specialization. The study uses a qualitative methodology to examine studio practices, instructional strategies, and student experiences. It reveals that learners’ capacity to engage with colour in a variety of scenarios can be better improved by studio-based practical learnings, cross disciplinary studio workshops, digital resources, and reflective critique sessions. In artistic fields such as graphics, painting and printing, colour understanding is central to art practice and visual communication. The study suggests a model for comprehensive colour education in schools by concluding that cross-disciplinary teaching with both analog and digital resources will promote deeper understanding and creative confidence of the students in colour application.