2. What is
"propaganda"?
• Information or publicity put out by an
organization or government to spread and
promote a policy, idea, doctrine, or cause.
• From the Latin meaning, "for the propagation
of faith."
• In 1622 Pope Gregory XV developed this idea
when forming a committee of Cardinals to
spread (or propagate) the faith.
3. • How is propaganda usually perceived?
Positively or negatively?
• Used often during wars and religious conflicts
• Impacts a large group of people
(neighborhood, school, city, state, nation)
• What is an example of propaganda that exists
today? Think of positive and negative
examples.
4. Project Criteria
• Choose an issue, belief, policy, law or cause for the subject of the
propaganda poster
• Create a composition that visually promotes the message (includes
the use of images and words)
• Composition must use strong diagonal angles to create and
reinforce a focal point
• Use watercolor, color pencil and acrylic paint to create your poster
• Use a color scheme that is appropriate for your message
• Poster must include a catch phrase and at least one piece of factual
information
• Poster needs to be between 9x12" - 12x18" in scale. You determine
the shape and size based on your idea.
5. What I'm Looking For...
• Purposeful decision making
• Skillful artistry
• Clear and clever message
• Efficient and effective design
• New and creative ways to communicate info that people
have opinions about
• Avoidance of trite and cliche imagery and information
