The document discusses the use of visual propaganda throughout history and provides guidelines for a student project to create a propaganda poster. It defines propaganda as communication that aims to influence opinions rather than impartially provide information. Examples discussed include propaganda in Nazi Germany, China, and Venezuela. The student project involves investigating a theme or context, designing a persuasive poster, and describing their process and finished work. The assessment criteria focus on investigating context, visual research, design process, description/reflection, and the final poster.