What is Propaganda Propaganda is a specific type

What is Propaganda? • Propaganda is a specific type of message presentation aimed at serving an agenda. At its root, the denotation of propaganda is 'to propagate (actively spread) a philosophy or point of view'. • The most common use of the term (historically) is in political contexts; in particular to refer to certain efforts sponsored by governments or political groups.

Why do we use Propaganda? • Each of the nations which participated in World War Two used propaganda posters. • They used posters to: – Justify their involvement to their own populace – As a means of recruiting men to enlist – A way to raise money and resources to sustain the military campaign. – To urge conservation

Why Posters? • Most did not have access to television • Not everyone owned or had access to a radio • Posters were the most effective means of getting a message across

Directions for Assignment • You will work by yourself to create a “war poster” with a specific “slogan” based on a topic to persuade others to join the war cause. • This can be either positive or negative propaganda • You will also write a 2 paragraph report explaining the role of your topic and the significance/elements of your phrase/poster.

Directions (Continued) • The Poster must be hand-drawn, colored, and eyecatching. • The Report must be written or typed in complete sentences. • It is NOT acceptable for you to “Google image” and copy someone else’s ideas. • It is NOT historically accurate or acceptable for you to have images of modern things featured on your poster that weren’t available in the early/mid 1900 s.

Instructions for Report • First paragraph – What is your topic? Explain your topic and the role it played in World War II • Second paragraph – What is your slogan? Why is it significant? How do the elements of artwork contribute to your slogan and topic? How are they used?

Grading Rubric– 100 points • Content (50) – report is complete, very accurate, well-organized, and error-free • Artwork/Slogan (30) – poster is complete, creative, relevant, historically accurate, and persuasive • Neatness/Organization (20) – poster is very neat and well-organized