Poster Making Points to note 1 A poster

Poster Making

Points to note 1. A poster is a very useful means of making an announcement or appeal, issuing a notice, advertising a product or bringing about awareness on any issue of public interest. 2. A poster should be visually attractive and readable from a distance. 3. It generally creates social awareness about any problem or needs. 4. It also conveys a social message in an eye-catching way. 5. Layout: A creative title in the form of a slogan or rhyming words. For example, Speed thrills but kills; Pollution needs a solution; Green is clean. 6. Proper spacing and proportionate headings and illustrations. 7. Date, time and venue must be mentioned in case of an event. 8. A poster displays a message or an appeal to create awareness.

MAIN FEATURES OF A POSTER (a) Layout Visually attractive/Eye Catching Title-suggestive/catchy Use slogan, jingle or short verse Sketch or simple drawings Letters of different size and shape Proportionate spacing, etc

(b) Contents The theme or subject of the poster Description or details associated with theme Essential details like time, date, venue (for an event) Name(s) of issuing authority/organisation, etc (c) Expression Phrases, slogans, persuasive language Creativity in terms of content and design Overall organisation and sequencing of the matter Observe word limit (usually 50)

Format ISSUING AUTHORITY- By whom or by which organization the poster is being published. CATCHY LINE OF THE EVENT- it has to be in accordance with the question. It should be clearly visible. Thus, it can be bold, underlined or in capitals. TITLE OF THE EVENT- it should be short and as per the question. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS- This is optional. For example: - Guest speaker, etc. ILLUSTRATION- It involves pictorial representation. For eg. , a drop of blood for a blood donation camp. DATE, TIME AND VENUE- It is very important to mention date, time and venue of the event. It is a point you cannot risk forgetting. CONTACT INFORMATION - In case of any queries, the targeted audience should have someone to contact to. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION- If there is any other information mentioned in the question and is supposed

Q. Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50 words. FETE is organised By SAINIK SCHOOL GOPALGNJ, PO – HATHUA In Aid of Covid– 19 Victims From 09 am to 05 pm at the School Campus On Sunday, 12 July 2020 • Fancy Dress * Snacks Stall • Gymnastics * Gun Contests A Day of Fun and Frolic • Merry Go Round * Lucky Draw Come! Join! Help a Noble Cause Enjoy!

Q. SSGJ is organising an Essay Writing Contest for all the students of Gopalganj District. Prepare a suitable poster which can be sent to different schools for their notice boards. SAINIK SCHOOL GOPALGANJ Is organising An Inter School Essay Writing Contest For All the Students of Gopalganj District Subject: Conservation of Energy Length of Essay: 1000 words Language: Engish Date: 20 July 2020 Send your entries to The In-charge CCA Coordinator Sainik School Gopalganj PO-Hathua Mail: zzzzxxxx@gmail. com Win 10 Attractive Prizes & Commendation Certificates