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Creative Communication with 4-H Posters

Creative Communication with 4-H Posters. Ed Evans June 17, 2006 tc4htipp@purdue.edu http://www.tippecanoe4h.org. adapted from “4-H Poster Power” by Steve McKinley. Creative Communication with 4-H Posters. General 4-H Poster Requirements Characteristics of Good Posters Forming Poster Ideas

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Creative Communication with 4-H Posters

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  1. Creative Communication with 4-H Posters Ed Evans June 17, 2006 tc4htipp@purdue.edu http://www.tippecanoe4h.org adapted from “4-H Poster Power” by Steve McKinley

  2. Creative Communication with 4-H Posters • General 4-H Poster Requirements • Characteristics of Good Posters • Forming Poster Ideas • Poster Tips • Poster Scorecard Review A good poster does not happen by accident!

  3. 28” Name Label 22” General 4-H Poster Requirements • 22" X 28" (measure carefully!) • Display horizontally • Cover with clear plastic (do not use Saran Wrap) • Include name label in lower right hand corner • Display with stiff backing Question: What is the difference in a poster and a display board?

  4. Good Posters… • Follow the specific project requirements • Focus on one main idea • Show your thought process or methods • Are self-explanatory • Are simple and clear

  5. Good Posters… • are NOT vertical • are NOT covered with Saran Wrap • are NOT fluorescent posters • are NOT all words or all pictures • do NOT use staples, tacks, or tape

  6. A Good Poster… • Grabs the viewer's attention immediately • Helps the viewer to focus on the main idea • Interests the viewer in some aspect of your project • Causes the viewer to take action

  7. When Forming Poster Ideas… • Brainstorm ideas and make a list • Use titles with alliteration (repeating a sound in words) • Potent PowerPoint Presentations • World Wide Web Wonders • Look at other posters for ideas – but don’t copy

  8. Poster Tips • Be as neat as you can • Cut evenly, apply adhesive carefully, blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils • Leave white space on the poster • Make sure the poster is balanced • Experiment with various colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions

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