Week03 fieldactivity

Color Perception Through Science and Technology

As part of this week’s Fab Learn Academy assignment, I collaborated with art teacher and Fab Learn Academy student Arevik Mkrtchyan. Our goal was to merge science and art by exploring the mechanism of color perception, the nature of light, and its applications in digital technologies.

**Scientific Basis of Color Perception

We began by discussing how humans perceive colors and what physical phenomena are associated with this process. We introduced students to the nature of light, specifically explaining incident and reflected rays, how light interacts with different surfaces, and why we see specific colors. We also covered the biological aspects of color perception, explaining how the eye perceives light. Students learned that the retina contains cone and rod cells, responsible for detecting colors and light intensity.

**Color Representation in Digital Media

In the second phase, we discussed the colors used in computers and display screens. We introduced students to the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, which is the primary method of color representation in digital devices. We examined how different proportions of red, green, and blue light combine to create new shades.We built a simple electronic circuit using RGB LEDs, a microcontroller, and various resistors. Students explored how light mixes and what shades emerge. Throughout the experiments, they adjusted light intensities to understand the principles of color formation.

**Working with Colors in a Digital Program

To reinforce the experimental part, we used the Inkscape program to open a color panel and analyze how RGB values change. Students created their own color combinations and compared them with real light. Conclusion

This project allowed students to connect science and art, apply principles of electronics and digital design, and develop their creative thinking. They not only gained theoretical knowledge about the physical and biological basis of light and color but also experimented with them in real-world settings. This approach strengthened their understanding and stimulated their interest in science and technology.