A POSTER is a large notice announcing or
advertising something. It generally creates social
awareness about any problem or needs .It also conveys
a social message in an eye catching way. It
must capture the reader’s attention and motivate
him/her to read on.
Main Features of a Poster:
Layout: A creative title in the form of a slogan or rhyming words for
example :- Speed thrills
but kills, Pollution needs a Solution, Green is Clean etc.
You can use Match Stick figures for illustration.
Proper spacing and proportionate headings and illustrations.
Date, time and venue must be mentioned in case of an event.
A poster displays a message, or an appeal to create awareness.
The content should be organized in an appropriate style.
Use appropriate expressions and correct language.
Theme should be clear.
It should be creative and related to the content.
Spend much time on illustration. Written language & expressions
are given more credits.
Do not forget to place the Name of the issuing authority / the
organizer.
CONTENT: should convey the message clearly.
1. For awareness of a Social Problem:
* heading
* the problem& its causes.
* effects of the problem.
* solutions to the problem.
* any other additional information.
2. For an Event:
*name of event
*purpose
*date , time, venue
*organiser's name
*entry ticket
*highlights of the event
*any other relevant information
MARKING SCHEME
FORMAT: 1Mark CONTENT:2Marks EXPRESSION:1 Mark
SAMPLE POSTER—1
On behalf of Department of Environment, Bangalore Administration, draft a Poster on
the detrimental consequences of burning leaves and garbage upon the environment and
also issuing a warning of the punishment to those indulging in the same.
SAVE ENVIRONMENT! GENERATE PROSPERITY! SAVE ENVIRONMENT!
DON’T BURN DRY LEAVES OR GARBAGE
* It emits toxic and harmful fumes!
* It increases suspended particle matter (SPM) in the air and pollutes it!
* Produces carbon-di-oxide causing greenhouse effect!
* Disturbs the natural climate of the planet.
•Leads to cough, eye irritation and
respiratory disorders!
•Municipal Corporation Bangalore has banned
•the burning of leaves and garbage.
* Any Violation depending on the scale
is punishable with imprisonment for a term
extending to five years and fine up to one lakh rupees
_______________________________________________________________
Issued in Public Interest: Department of Environment :Bangalore administration:
SAVE ENVIRONMENT! GENERATE PROSPERITY! SAVE ENVIRONMEN
The Citizens’ Awareness Forum of your city has decided to launch a campaign
against the use of drugs. You are asked to get posters prepared. Design an attractive
and effective poster against theuse of drugs.
Don’t be late
SAY IT JUST TODAY
DRUG ADDICTION
Brings ENDLESS MISERY AND RUIN
Be firm…..,
Act NOW….IT IS NOW OR NEVER
DRUGS MAY THRILL!
BUT THEY SURELY KILL!
EASY TO GET IN!
DIFFICULT TO GET OUT!
Issued by
CITIZENS AWARENESS
Assignment
1. A ‘Check Vehicular Pollution’ campaign is being organized in your city. Draft
a poster to be used in the campaign.
2.Water is precious and each one of us must stop wastage. Prepare a poster in not
more than 50 words, for creating that awareness.
3.Prepare a poster to bring about awareness against the hazards of reckless use of
plastics.
4. Draft a poster the ill effects of video games on young children.
6.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.
7.You are making an effort to spread message that Old Persons are an asset to
society and they should be taken care of by the society. Prepare a poster to be
displayed in the different parts of the city in not more than 50 words.
