Features of a poster
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the features of a poster.
Key learning points
- Annotation can be used to communicate thoughts and ideas.
- A poster should clearly convey its message through clear visual design.
- Text can be formatted by changing the font colour and the font style.
- The choices made when formatting text should ensure that it is easy to read under typical use.
Keywords
Font - the design style of characters used for text
Poster - a visual product usually displayed on a wall to communicate a message
Annotation - an explanation or note that is added to text or images
Common misconception
Posters and signs should include lots of text information for the viewer to read.
Posters and signs should avoid too much detail when using text and images. This helps to clearly get a message across to the viewer at a glance and does not rely on them having to spend time looking at the detail.
Teacher tip
Change the examples used to reflect the interests of your pupils. By seeing examples that they have encountered in the real world, pupils will understand how good design impacts how people understand and notice the information that is being provided.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that is connected to the internet and has software that allows them to take notes.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these commands would you use to help you add text to a document?
Q2.When using a desktop publishing application, 'paste' means to...
Q3.What is the name of the hardware that we would use to add text to a document?
Q4.A printer is a __________ device that is used to print a poster design.
Q5.Which format of text would be easiest to read from a distance?
Q6.What is a disadvantage of textual information?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Posters and signs should avoid too much detail to clearly get a message across to the viewer.
Q2.The use of colour on signs and posters can communicate important information.
Q3.To communicate a message clearly, posters should ensure that text...
Q4.What word beginning with 'A' is used to describe the process of explaining your thoughts and ideas by adding notes to text or images?
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