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Poster, 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

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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.

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DRAFTING POSTERS, Posters should be colourful, attractive and tempting., (i) They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers, excite their imagination and influence their minds., (ii) Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster. Highlight only important issue/issues.

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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

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(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

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(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)

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TYPE I. EDUCATIONAL , , Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50 words.

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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.

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TYPE II. CULTURAL & SPORTS, As the President of Leo Club of Temple Town, prepare a poster on behalf of Lions Club and Leo Club for ‘Diwali Mela’ to be held at Nehru Stadium, mentioning some of the attractions.

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Design a poster in not more than 50 words about the need for Regular Exercise. You may use slogans.

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TYPE III. GENERAL, You are making an effort to spread the message of communal harmony. Prepare a poster with catchy slogans to be displayed in the school premises.

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Design a poster for promoting kindness towards animals.