Students will be able to:
Describe the components of a poster
Explain the purpose of a poster and how it differs from a painting
Brainstorm ideas
Explain how designers get their messages across
Use a word map to generate ideas
Explain the difference between a shape and a form
Create simple images for words
Create an illustrated dictionary
Define symbol, pictograph, composition, emphasis, negative space, font, collage, thumbnail sketch, contrast
Create a phrase that communicates an idea
Research specific issues relating to Planet Earth
Recognize the differences in lettering styles
Create three thumbnail sketches
Work in teams to analyze their work
Design a poster that communicates a message about a current issue, i.e. Planet Earth
Participate in a critique
Write a paragraph selecting one poster that successfully accomplishes its purpose and explain why you selected it
Students will understand that:
Posters communicate messages through expressive qualities of composition, placement, and orientation of letters
Simple shapes can become symbols that are easy to recognize
Different styles of lettering communicate a wide variety of ideas
Emphasis is an important principle of design
Color is an important element in creating a specific mood or feeling.
Designers brainstorm ideas and experiment with sketches before selecting the final ones
Artists and designers often consult one another on their work