4-6 class periods

ADAC Poster Contest

Learning Targets: 

I can use a variety of materials and processes to create a poster with specific guidelines.  

I can experiment with various tools and materials to explore the connection to the poster theme. 

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 made on 12” x 18” paper

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?

• Hand Lettering

• Composition

• Warm/Cool Colors

Adding lettering to an image to create an interesting composition that is easily understood by the viewer.

Choice materials: Color Pencil, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Marker, Stencils

Project Rubric 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9Tejh7sTA4vVj79PHN4ZwbWp_WY5XOI9SDDMgHZJcU/edit?usp=sharing

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Assignment must include: 

Impact of Message: Spelling / Lettering 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.