How to make 'Catchy Posters' ?

  Making Posters

A. A poster is a large picture/ painting/ cartoon which carries some message or information. A poster combines visual  art with creative writing. The visual attracts the readers' attention and while they are enjoying it, the message or information is automatically conveys to them.

B. Look at the following poster:

1.The word DENGUE printed in large, bold letters along with the pictures of the mosquitoes immediately convey what this poster is about.

2. The poster carries a slogan that is given clearly and precisely:

"Stop the mosquitoes breeding and you can stop the disease."

3. The poster mentions three precautions. Each one carries a visual along with a brief printed text. The visuals help the printed message to be conveyed very effectively.

4. The poster has an interesting lay-out. It is an extremely well -made poster.

5. The logos and the name of the issuing authority are given at the bottom.

   

What includes in a good poster:

*.The theme should be stated clearly and precisely. Usually the theme is suggested through an elegantly worded slogan.

* The slogan may be given in a  bubble or printed in bold letters so that it stands out.

* The message or the information should be given in the fewest possible words. The effectiveness of a poster depends on its brevity.

* The name of the issuing authority should be mentioned so that it is clear who is giving the information.

* The lay-out should be interesting and eye-catching.

*Effective use of graphics,color and font.

* Word should not exceed more than 800

*Use enough space

*Should contain a call to action

* Focus with typography needs to be created

* Printing techniques should be considered

*Should be readable from a distance

Importance of Poster Making.

Posters have multi purpose uses; frequent tools of advertisers.They are communication medium.They allow us to spread any message to a wide audience; cheaper than television, radio or print advertising.They promote students' learning in the class room.They are helpful in increasing their imagination skill and creativity.They learn team work when do work in groups.etc..In the modern time they are very effective and strong medium of of communication.

D. Look at the poster given below and answer the following questions:

Q1. What is the theme of the visual on the left?

Q2 .What does the slogan at the top mean?

Q3 .Who do you think the poster is meant for?

Q4..Which authority has issued the poster?