Thursday, November 12, 2009

Revolution Stencils/ graphics

How will my voice be heard?


Students will design political graphics. These political graphics should represent revolutionary ideas in simple yet powerful way. The premiss behind these graphics is to convey a message that clear, concise, and targets an audience. The final product should be no more than three colors, with a simple straight forward slogan.


Requirements:

  • Students will create two graphics, one about a current issue and another in reference to their role in the Mexican revolution which will be give in Social Studies.
  • Two tone or tritone only
  • Students must post the graphics to their blog
  • Complete artist statement


Guide

  • Know your audience and target them
  • Collaborate and ask others if the message is clear
  • Have a vision
  • Craft a compelling message either for or against something; Stop Bush’s War! or Housing is a Human Right
  • Writing needs to be clear and easy to read
  • Credit Photographer


Monday, November 9, 2009