RADIO LESSON SCRIPT

LEARNING AREA: ART & DESIGN

STRAND: COLOR
SUB-STRAND: INTRODUCTION TO COLOR THEORY

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Radio Announcer: Hello listeners and learners. This is your radio announcer and also a student,
Mr. Lark, and today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of color theory in today's Art
and Design lesson. Color is not just about what we see; it’s about how we use it to convey
meaning and evoke emotions. And joining me today is our student, Tom. Welcome, Tom!. We
will be guided by Teacher Obiri Teresa from Brightstar High School.

Tom (Student): Hi, Mr. Lark! Thank You .Today’s topic sounds really interesting!

Radio Teacher : Hello listeners and my students, welcome to today's weekly Art lesson, as
stated earlier, I am teacher Obiri Teresa, an Art teacher from Brightstar High School and with me
are my form three students from my school. My students kindly welcome our listeners to the
lesson.

Radio Students: Hello listeners, welcome to today's lesson.

Radio Teacher: I’m glad you’re excited, Tom! Today we’re going to break down the basics of
color theory, look at primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and even explore how color is used
in real-world application. In our last lesson, we learnt about color. We defined color as light
reflected by an object. Let me allow you to get your notebooks and pen ready before we begin.

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Teacher:Let’s start with the foundation—primary colors. These are the three colors that cannot
be made by mixing other colors. They are: Red,Blue and Yellow

These are the building blocks of all other colors. In other words, every other color in the world is
created by mixing these three primary colors in different amounts.
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Tom: Does it mean that every color I see is made from just red, blue, and yellow? That’s
amazing!

Teacher: Yes, Tom! Once you have these three colors, you can mix them together to create
secondary colors. Secondary colors are made by combining two primary colors. For example:

● Red + Blue = Purple

● Blue + Yellow = Green
● Yellow + Red = Orange

Lark (student): purple, green, and orange are just combinations of the primary colors. Got it!

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Teacher: Let's talk about tertiary colors. These are the colors you get when you mix a primary
color with a secondary color. For example:

● Red + Orange = Red-Orange

● Yellow + Green = Yellow-Green
● Blue + Purple = Blue-Purple

These tertiary colors add even more variety to the color wheel, giving us a wide spectrum of
possibilities when we think about design and art!

Tom: So, by mixing primary colors, we get all these other colors. That’s a lot of choices! But
how do we use all of these in real life?

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Teacher: Great question, Tom! Color theory is all about how colors work together to create
harmony, contrast, and mood. Designers, advertisers, and artists use these principles to convey
messages or evoke feelings. Let’s take Nike, for example. The Nike logo uses black and white—
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which may seem simple, but these colors have a powerful effect. Black is associated with
sophistication, strength, and elegance, while white represents simplicity and clarity. Together,
they create a clean, bold look that reflects Nike’s values of strength and performance.

Tom: That’s interesting!

Teacher: Let's talk about Coca-Cola, one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Coca-
Cola uses red and white in its branding. Red is a color that grabs attention—it’s energetic,
exciting, and associated with passion and love. It also increases appetite, which is why you often
see it in food and beverage advertising. The white adds contrast, making the red even more
striking.

Lark (student): I never thought about it like that!

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Teacher: That’s the magic of color theory in real life, Tom. Companies and designers are very
intentional about how they use color to communicate feelings and ideas. They want to make sure
that when you see their logo, you don’t just think about the product—you feel something, too.

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Teacher:
Before we finish up, let’s quickly recap what we learned today.

● Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow.

● Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors, like purple, green, and
orange.
● Tertiary colors are made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.
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● Color theory is all about understanding how these colors work together to create
harmony, contrast, and meaning. We saw how companies like Nike and Coca-Cola use
color to evoke emotions and create powerful brands!

Tom: Thanks, Ms. Teresa I’ve learned a lot today. I feel like I can look at logos and
advertisements and understand why they chose those colors.

Teacher: I’m glad to hear that, Tom! And for our listeners, I encourage you to start paying
attention to the colors around you. Look at your favorite brands, and see if you can spot the color
theory behind their design. You might be surprised by how much color influences your thoughts
and feelings!

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Radio Announcer : That’s all for today’s lesson on color theory. Thank you for joining us! We
hope you’re seeing the world in a whole new light. Don’t forget to tune in next time for more fun
and educational topics. Until then, keep exploring and keep thinking in color!

Tom: Goodbye, everyone!

Radio Teacher: Goodbye, and remember—color is everywhere. Let it inspire you!

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