Question

Classify colours on the basis of Munsell’s colour wheel. Provide an example of any one type of colour. OR (b) Differentiate between Structural and Applied design.

Hint:

Remember the categories of colors in the colour wheel, and understand how they are made. OR Try to remember the basic differences between the design aspects of a garment- that is, its structure and its ornamentation.

Answer 1

Color Types and Design Concepts

• Primary Colors:
  Primary colors are the basic colors which cannot be created by mixing other colors. They are red, yellow, and blue, and they form the base for all other colors on the wheel.
• Secondary Colors:
  Secondary colors are formed by mixing two primary colors. They are orange (red + yellow), green (yellow + blue), and purple (red + blue or violet).
• Tertiary or Intermediate Colors:
  Tertiary colors are made by mixing a primary color with its adjacent secondary color. Some examples of these colors include red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-purple, and red-purple.
• Example:
  An example of any one type of color is: Red is a primary color.

Types of Design

• Structural Design:
  Structural design is concerned with the basic cut or shape of garments or apparels. Structural design depends on the form, and it is not based on superimposed ornamentation or decoration. This takes into account the basic processes in making an apparel, such as the type of fibers, variations of weaving or knitting, etc.
• Applied Design:
  Applied design refers to the ornamentation of the garments/apparel. It is superimposed on the basic structure of the garment. Applied designs include fabric finishes, dyeing, printing, patch work, mirror work, etc.