Propaganda is information spread by an organization to promote a cause. It originated from the Catholic Church spreading faith. Propaganda is often perceived negatively, as it is used during wars and conflicts to influence large groups of people. Modern examples include political campaigns and advertising that aim to shape public opinion in a particular direction. The document provides criteria for a propaganda poster project, including choosing an issue to promote visually through images and text, using compositional techniques like strong angles, and including a catchphrase and factual information.

1. PROPAGANDA

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

18. More Examples of WWII
Propaganda