Designing for a Cause: Posters
Creating impactful posters using graphic design principles to raise awareness for a social or environmental issue.
Key Questions
- Design a poster that effectively communicates a message to a target audience.
- Justify the use of specific imagery and text to evoke a desired response.
- Critique the effectiveness of historical and contemporary protest posters.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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