The document provides guidance on designing effective posters. It explains that posters are used to raise awareness about social issues or advertise events. Main features of a poster include an eye-catching layout with varying font sizes and spacing, relevant content about the theme, and accurate, creative expression. An example poster warns about the ill effects of plastics and promotes alternatives. A practice question involves designing a poster urging rainwater harvesting.
2. POSTER WRITING
◦The purpose of designing a poster is
either to create social awareness about
issues related to current problems and
needs , or to advertise or even to extend
invitation and write notices for the
general public.
3. Main features of a poster:
(A)LAYOUT:
Eye catching and visually attractive.
A catchy/suggestive title in the form of a slogan or short verse.
Letters of different size and shape.
Proportionate spacing, etc.
(B)CONTENT:
The theme or subject of the poster.
Description or details associated with the theme.
Essentials details like time/venue and date, in case of an event.
Names of the issuing authority ,organizers , etc.
(C)EXPRESSION:
The overall organization and sequencing of the matter.
Appropriate and accurate language.
Creativity in terms of content and design.
4. EXAMPLE
Q-Design a poster
against the ill-effects of
plastics on the
environment. Suggest
the alternative solution
as well.
NON-BIODEGRADABLE
BURNING CAUSES AIR POLLUTION
DUMPING POLYBAGS POLLUTES ENVIORNMENT
TOXIC CHEMICALS CAUSE LUNG CANCER
INSTEAD USE
PAPER BAGS
JUTE BAGS
CLOTH BAGS
PROTECT THE ENVIORNMENT STAY HEALTHY
ISSUED BY- HEALTH DEPARTMENT
5. QUESTION FOR PRACTICE
* Water is precious and each one of us must
stop wastage. Prepare a poster in not more than
50 words urging people to employ various
methods of rain water harvesting in their
colonies.
