POWERFUL POSTERS – Modern Calligraphy, Emphasis

PLAN

1. Brainstorm some ideas for your poster.
   - symbols
   - slogans
   - composition
2. Make 3 or 4 thumbnail sketches.
3. Choose the ideas you like the best.

1. Tape a piece of watercolour paper to a plastic placemat.
2. Use tape to divide the paper into 4 sections.
3. Try different techniques in each section.

1. Decide which ideas you like the best.
   - colour on top of a wash
   - colour inside crayon lines
   - white crayon
   - coloured crayon
   - glitter watercolour
   - regular watercolour

MAKE THE POSTER

1. Tape a piece of watercolour paper to a plastic placemat.
2. Use the techniques you liked to complete your poster.

1. Use a broad line marker to add modern calligraphy to your poster.
2. Gently remove the tape from the paper.
3. View your poster with fresh eyes. Ask yourself:
   - Does your eye move easily throughout the composition?
   - Is there a dominant element that immediately attracts your eye?
   - Does it include a headline in modern calligraphy?
   - Is your message clear and easy to read?
   - Are the colours strong?
   - Do the images or symbols relate to the message?