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G A poster is a card carrying some announcement, advertisement, etc.

G A poster is always visually very attractive and eye-catching besides being readable
from a certain distance. It is usually put up on notice or bulletin boards in the
organisation and posted on walls in the public or private places.
G A poster is always prepared with a particular target audience in mind essentially a
very brief communication with a powerful visual and a powerful message.

G Visuals are of great help in enhancing the overall impact of a poster on readers’ mind
as it is aptly said that a picture is worth 1000 words.

G One interesting thing in making a poster is that the students have full freedom to use
any style and size of letters. Usually one full page should be used for writing a poster.
G Remember to put the poster in a box so that it can help to attract the attention of the

readers little more than usual.

Basic elements that a poster should have in it are :
G Theme / Topic / Event

G Purpose and / or Occasion
G Short description of the event or occasion.

G Date, time and place
G A message of appeal, awareness, caution, warning or invitation

G Slogans, Catchy phrases

G Name of the individual / organisation issuing it.
If necessary, where can additional information be found.

G The theme should be clearly stated. Usually a slogan may add more meaning to
the theme of the poster.

G The slogan can be given in a bubble or printed in bold letters so that it stands out.

G The message or the information should be given in the fewest possible words.

G Leave enough space between images and text.

G Use different size fonts for heading, sub-heading and text.

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