The document outlines tasks for analyzing film posters. It lists the key features of film posters as attention, iconography, interest, appeal, style, lasting appeal, and recognizability. Some key elements are the central image, background image, layers of images, positioning and sizing of text, colors, and costumes. The tasks involve drawing a poster template and annotating analyses of sample posters discussing these elements and what is implied through the visual design.

1. TASK ONE
 What are the key features of a film
poster?
Identify 7 features you would expect to
see and explain their purpose on a film
poster.

2. 1. Attention – jump out from the wall.
2. Iconography – showing without telling.
3. Interest – create an incentive to see the film.
4. Appeal – create a professional look that fans might
like.
5. Style – a look that’s consistent with the film.
6. Lasting Appeal – a look that suits other formats.
7. Recognizability – if it’s a sequel, make it obvious.

3. - Central image
- Background image
- Other layers of images
- Positioning of text – what text is included
- Sizing
- Colours
- Costume
- Remember to make inferences of what is implied
through the media language.

4. TASK TWO
 Draw a template for a film poster and identify
WHERE on the poster you would expect to see
each feature
Consider the sizing and positioning you would
expect. For example write the word ‘FILM TITLE’ in
the size you would expect and position it where
you think it would be on the poster.

5. TASK THREE
Annotate your analysis of the 3 posters on the following slides, your commentary
should discuss the following;
 - Central image
 - Background image
 - Other layers of images
 - Positioning of text – what text is included
 - Sizing
 - Colours
 - Costume
 - Remember to make inferences of what is implied through the media language.

6. IMAGE
Background
Other layers of images
Positioning of text – what
text is included
Colours
Costume

7. Central image
Background image
Other layers of images
Positioning of text –
what text is included
Sizing
Colours
Costume

8. Central Image
Background image
Other layers of images
Positioning of text – what text
is included
Sizing
Colours
Costume

9. Background image
Central image
Other layers of images
Positioning of text – what
text is included
Sizing
Colours
Costume

10. Central image
Background image
Other layers of images
Positioning of text –
what text is included
Sizing
Colours
Costume