Complete these activities.
Now that you have a message, it’s time to decide what, how, and where it will be delivered. This project can be done with any level of technology. Images can be drawn, photographed, or taken from current media. The poster can be created with drawing, collage, or printmaking materials; or it can be constructed on the computer using a program like Photoshop or Quick Paint.
How to create an effective poster:
Step 1: First, you will need a message. Your message should be meaningful to you, and written so that it can be easily understood by your audience.
Step 2: Next you will need an icon. The icon is an image that will symbolize the idea behind your message and capture your audience’s attention.
Step 3: Finally, you will need to decide on your audience. Is this message for someone close to you, a local organization, or the whole world?
What is my message?
How will I represent my idea with an icon?
Where will my audience see this poster?
Once you have the what, how, and where figured out, you will need to pick the right design elements to be sure your message gets delivered. Review what you have learned about color, line, shape, form, and text in previous lessons. Use those skills to make your poster look as interesting as the message sounds.
What is the purpose of creating a poster?
What are the three key elements needed for creating an effective poster?
What are some design elements that can be used to enhance a poster's message?