Color preferences of Regina university department of art students in the creation of artwork

Abstract

In present study colour preferences of students in Regina University, Faculty of EducationDepartment of Art Education Visual Arts Department in their artworks and the factors affecting theirpreferences has been explored. A questionnaire has been directed to a total of 14 volunteering students todetermine the factors affecting their colour preferences in their artworks. Qualitative data obtained fromthe research have been analyzed via content analysis technique. According to the findings of presentresearch colour preferences of students in their artworks are determined by the mood and emotionalstate of students. Students have set a connection between the psychological effects of the colours theypreferred in their works and their own personal traits. This connection in effect leads them to focus moreintensely on particular colours while also lead them to avoid particular colours in their artworks. It hasalso been identified that in their colour preferences the theme of the artwork, season and requirements ofthe course are the other effective factors.