Drafting a poster for Class XI & XII
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The document provides guidance on drafting an effective poster. It should include the name of the issuing authority, a visual and powerful message using catchphrases/slogans, the theme or topic, schedule and occasion, and a call for awareness, support or action. Key elements are the title, issuing authority, content, expression and creativity. Tips include the name, tagline, title of event, special attractions, illustrations with captions, date/time/location, fees, and contact information. The poster should fit on one page using clear, legible text and images/logos/pictures, with bold or underlined important information and no short forms or exceeding the word limit.
Drafting a poster for Class XI & XII
- 1. DRAFTING A POSTER Class XI & XII
- 2. WHAT IS A POSTER? 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. I It also conveys a social message in an eye- catching way. A poster should be visually attractive and readable from a distance. Posters are extensively used by NGOs, political parties, government departments, etc.
- 3. • Write the Issuing Authority • Use visual (illustrations) and powerful message • Use catchphrases/slogans/captions etc. and make vivid shapes • Mention the theme or the topic • Give the schedule & the occasion • Provide an appeal for awareness or support, help or action, a warning or a caution. MARKING SCHEME OF POSTER WRITING Title and Name of issuing authority 1 Mark CONTENT 2 Marks Expression and creativity (Grammatical accuracy, Spellings) 1 Mark TOTAL 4 Marks TIPS FOR DRAFTING A POSTER
- 4. NAME OF ISSUING AUTHORITY TAGLINE TITLE/NAME OF THE EVENT (Exhibition, Workshop, etc.) SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ILLUSTRATIONS (WITH CAPTION) WHEN (date and time) AND WHERE ENTRY FEES (if any) AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION POINTS TO DRA FT A GOO D POSTER POSTER IS WRITTEN IN
- 5. ISSUING AUTHORITY- By whom or by which organisation the poster is being published. TAGLINE OF THE EVENT- It has to be in accordance with the question. A catchy tagline for the occasion. 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 to be there in the poster, it is important you mention it.
- 6. Do’s & Don’ts Do’s • Make sure it fits within one page only. It should be in a box. Use clear and legible expressions including illustrations, logos & pictures. Bold or underline important information. Don’ts • No usage of short forms or slangs. It is not acceptable. • Don’t exceed the prescribed word limit.
- 8. You are Manager of Social Welfare Society, an NGO, working in Kanpur for the betterment of the condition of the poor and destitute. During the recent Corona outbreak, you have decided to provide food and other necessary things to the people living in your area by maintaining proper Social-distancing and precautions suggested by the Government during the lockdown. Draft a POSTER giving suitable tagline and catchy phrases appealing people to donate and assist you in the noble cause.