4- 6 class periods

ADAC Poster Contest (Graphic Design)

Learning Targets: 

I can use brainstorming to generate ideas for imagery that fits with my poster's message. 

I can use graphic design to develop my ideas and create a finished product.

I can communicate my ideas effectively using typography and images to convey a message in my art

ADAC (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council) Poster Contest. Students create a poster for the ADAC Poster Competition using graphic design techniques. 

Specifications: 

Original Artwork to be printed  12” x 18” , Graphically designed 

Judging criteria: 

✓ Impact of Message: Spelling Counts! Also, theme should be legible and easy to read

✓ Integration of Theme: Drawing should relate to theme

✓ Originality and Creativity: Avoid previous years’ designs or copying ideas

✓ Design: Are all elements clear and easy to understand? Do they relate to each other and create a pleasing composition?

• Typography 

• Composition

• Image

• Balance 

• Color Theory 

• Complementary Colors

• Emphasis 

Kleki Paint Tool

Graphic design typography 

Layers

Resource images

Kleki Paint Tool

Optional: Wacom Tablets

1001 fonts

Google image references

Project Rubric 

1- not meeting expectations or didn't complete assignment 

2- starting to meet standards/expectations of the assignment 

3- meeting standards/expectations of assignment 

4- exceeding standards/ expectations of assignment 

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Assignment must include: 

Impact of Message: Spelling / Typography of the theme should be legible and easy to read and drawing/artwork should relate to the theme. Originality and Creativity (Is this your idea?) Design elements are clear and easy to understand and relate to each other and create a pleasing composition.