Features of a poster

Computing

In this unit pupils will use a range of skills across several pieces of software. They will work between applications to create a poster and slides on a given theme. The unit is designed so that pupils can apply skills that they may have previously learnt as well as those learnt in the unit.

Clear messaging in digital media

Posters and signs should avoid too much detail to clearly get a message across to the viewer.

The use of colour on signs and posters can communicate important information.

uses a simple font and has a similar colour to the background.

uses a simple font and has a colour that contrasts with the background.

To communicate a message clearly, posters should ensure that text...

What word beginning with 'A' is used to describe the process of explaining your thoughts and ideas by adding notes to text or images?

Which of these commands would you use to help you add text to a document?

place something into your document that you previously copied from somewhere

When using a desktop publishing application, 'paste' means to...

What is the name of the hardware that we would use to add text to a document?

A printer is a __________ device that is used to print a poster design.

Which format of text would be easiest to read from a distance?

The reader may not speak or understand the language.

What is a disadvantage of textual information?

Starter Quiz