BAL BHAVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL
English
Writing Skills- Class XI
DRAFTING POSTERS
WHAT IS A POSTER?
Posters are placards displayed in a public place announcing or advertising
something. Posters are notices, advertisements and invitations—all in one.
PURPOSE OF POSTERS
The purpose of designing a poster is either to create social awareness about
issues related to current problems and needs, or to advertise or even to extend
public invitations and display notices.
TYPES:-
1. Informational
2. About an event or a cause
3. Awareness and Sensitizing
DRAFTING POSTERS
Posters should be colourful, attractive and tempting.
1. They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers,
excite their imagination and influence their minds.
2. Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster.
Highlight only ; important issue/issues.
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 the 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 of a Poster
NAME OF ISSUING AUTHORITY
TAGLINE
TITLE/NAME OF THE EVENT (exhibition, workshop,
etc.)
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
ILLUSTRATION (WITH A CAPTION)
WHEN (date and time) AND WHERE
ENTRY FEES (if any) AND OTHER RELEVANT
INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
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.
Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50
words.
Answer:
Design a poster in not more than 50 words for your school library on the value of
books and good reading habits. You may use slogans.
Answer:
As the Manager of ‘Excellent Coaching Centre’ run by you, prepare a poster
calling the attention of students desirous of attending HT, CPMT coaching to
join your coaching centre.
Answer:
You were very upset about the reports on communal riots in various parts of
the country. As a concerned social worker, design a poster in not more than 50
words, highlighting the importance of communal harmony. You are
Vinay/Vineeta.
Answer:
Prepare a poster advising people not to take alcoholic drinks illustrating the danger
of consuming alcohol. Your illustration should be in conformity with the theme
provided to you.
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