Lesson 1 - Graphic Design

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

1. What is on the poster?
(Click on the poster to make it larger)

2. Why do you think each part has been included on the poster?

3. What improvements could be made?

Learning Objectives

Conquer: Identify the key elements of poster design.

Aspire Higher: Evaluate how the elements of a poster impact how effective it is.

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
   
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   
3. Warning – To warn viewers of a danger.
   

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
   
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   
3. Warning – To warn viewers of a danger.
   
4. Inform – To inform the viewer of information they may need.
   

Warning

Inform

Education

Advertising

Client brief 

What was the age range specified by the music company?

1. 16 to 24
2. 16 to 25
3. 16 to 23
4. 17 to 25

Select which key elements the client asked for on the poster.

1. Time and date
2. The colors black and red
3. The name " Watch and jam"
4. A mix of musical and movie elements.

What was the name of the festival?

1. Watch and Jam
2. Movie festival 2023
3. Movie and Music magic
4. Sounds & Screens Festival 2023

What is the purpose of this poster?

1. Inform
2. Warn
3. Advertise
4. Educate

Which purpose is missing from this list?
Advertise
Warn
Educate

Project plan

We are now going to create a project plan. 

Open a blank PowerPoint

1. Slide 1 - What colors will you use and why?
2. Slide 2 - What images will you use and why? Get examples
3. Slide 3 - Who will your sponsors be - are they related to movie and music? 
4. Slide 4 - State why your current plan meets what the client has asked for.