POSTER WRITING


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


PURPOSE OF POSTERS
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.


DRAFTING POSTERS

  • Posters should be colourful, attractive and tempting.
  • They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers, excite their imagination and influence their minds.
  • Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster. Highlight only important issue/issues.
MAIN FEATURES OF A POSTER

1. 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, etc

2. 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, etc

3. Expression

  • Phrases, slogans, persuasive language
  • Creativity in terms of content and design
  • Overall organisation and sequencing of the matter
  • Observe word limit (usually 50)

Example 1
You are the Director of National Agriculture Organization, Jaipur. You have to make the people all over Rajasthan state aware of the necessity of conserving water and also how to do it. Design a suitable poster to be inserted in the newspapers as well as being put up at prominent places in the towns of Rajasthan.

SAVE WATER, SAVE LIFE
Rajasthan Needs You!

WATER IS PRECIOUS, CONSERVE IT NOW!

WHY SAVE WATER?

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

·       Rajasthan faces severe water scarcity!

·       Water is essential for life, agriculture, and the future of our state.

·       Conserving water today ensures a better tomorrow for our children and farmers.

·     Fix Leaks

·     Use Buckets, Not Hoses

·     Rainwater Harvesting

·     Limit Use

·     Recycle Water

ACT NOW!

Every drop counts. Your small steps today will make a huge difference for Rajasthan’s future!

National Agriculture Organisation, Jaipur
For more information, visit:
www.nao-rajasthan.gov


Example 2

Design an attractive poster for an anti-smoking campaign being held in your school on the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day.

Do not Smoke!

Save Yourself and Others

 

Smoking saps your strength, stamina and energy

and Brings ruin and death

 

EVERY CIGARETTE CUTS

YOUR LIFE BY 5 MINUTES

 

Do you want to save your precious life?

SAY NO TODAY TO CIGARETTES

Issued By: Ministry of Health, Govt. of India, New Delhi


Example 3

You are Rahul Singh studying in class XII of Saraswati Public School, Hapur. You want to contest the election for the President of Student’s Council of your school. Design a poster to appeal to students to vote for you.

Let Your Voice be Heard!

Get Out And

VOTE

for

RAHUL SINGH

Only Who Deserves Your Vote & Support

As

PRESIDENT

(Student’s Council)

As we all know that he is a

True Friend                        Fine Orator

Good Sportsman              Intelligent

Supportive                         Resourceful

 

And above all a good worker for student’s welfare.


Example 4
You are the Publicity Manager of ABC TV Channel. Your channel is organizing a ‘Talent Hunt Show’ of college students to be telecast on your channel. Design a suitable poster giving necessary details.

ABC TV Channel Presents:

✨ Talent Hunt Show 2024 ✨

 

Calling All College Students!

Showcase your talents and shine on national television!

 

🎤 Singing | 💃 Dancing | 🎭 Acting | 🎨 Art & More

 

Auditions Open Now!

Audition Dates:
From 25th September to 10th October 2024

 

📍 Audition Venues:

 

Delhi: MN Studio, Preet Vihar

Mumbai: XYZ Stadium, Bandra

Bhopal: MR Palace, MG Road

Kolkata: City Hall, Park Street

Final Show Telecast

Grand Finale on

ABC TV Channel!

25th October 2024

Prizes & Fame Await!


Cash Prizes
Televised Performance Special Recognition

 

 

Hurry! Limited Spots Available!

How to Register:

·     Visit our website: www.abctalent.com

·     Contact: +91-9876543210

Follow us on social media:
📸 Instagram: @abctvchannel
👍 Facebook: @abctalenthunt

 

Let Your Talent Shine!
ABC TV – Where Stars Are Born!


PRACTICE QUESTIONS

  1. You are the Principal of an English medium primary school. Design a catchy poster to instill discipline in the children which can be put up in the classrooms.
  2. Design a poster for promoting the need for joining the Defense Services.
  3. Repeated floods in various flood-prone areas in India have resulted in unprecedented damage and destruction to both life and property. Educating people on the precautions to be taken is the need of the hour. Prepare a poster for creating this awareness.
  4. Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, is organizing a science exhibition in your school. Make an attractive poster announcing the event and inviting the public to visit it.
  5. Public taps are always faulty, and a lot of water is wasted. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to make people aware of the need for saving water. You are Swati/ Sunny.
  6. As an educationist, you have noticed that the present generation has lost the habit of reading. Design a poster in not more than 50 words highlighting the importance of reading and the value of books.
  7. Write out a poster to announce the sale of old sports goods. Imagine yourself as the sports secretary.

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