[Writing Skills] Class XI: Poster Making

Poster making

Posters are placards displayed in a public place announcing or advertising something. Posters are notices, advertisements and invitations—all in one.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.

Things to remember

Posters should be colourful, attractive and appealing.

(i) They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers,influence their imagination and minds.

(ii) Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster. Highlight only important 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

(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

● Phrases, slogans, persuasive language

● Creativity in terms of content and design

● Overall organisation and sequencing of the matter

● Observe word limit (usually 50)

1. 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.

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

3. Design a poster for promoting the need for joining the Defence Services.

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