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Name _____________________________
Night Propaganda Poster Assignment
Propaganda-information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person,
group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
Directions:
You will create a propaganda poster based on a current issue of your choice. When
communicating the meaning of your poster remember that it is intended to evoke emotion to the
reader/observer. You should emphasize symbolism when creating your poster. The less you write
the better. A propaganda poster should often get the meaning across to the observer before he or
she gets a chance to read what it says. To make sure we get the true meaning of your poster, you
will also be presenting these to the class.
Your poster should include the following things:
1.
Poster with design/artwork created by you, not a computer. You may however, include
images printed out from the computer and attached to your poster. But all other parts of your
poster must be hand drawn.
Poster Requirements: Must be at least 12 x 18, include images AND words, be colorful and clear
enough to see across the room, and cover the whole poster.
2.
Paragraph on the back of poster that explains what the various images represent and
what you want the piece of propaganda to do for your cause. You must also identify specifically
which type of propaganda you used (may only use one type).
3.
Presentation: You will be presenting this in class. (2-3 minutes strictly timed) In your
presentation you need to tell us what the message is, who the intended audience is, and what type
of propaganda it is. Explain why you chose that type of propaganda and explain the design of
your poster.
Presentation will be graded on your volume (loud enough for everyone to hear), quality of the
explanation, and length of presentation.
*Warning: This project is intended to be solely your idea. I am looking for creativity and
originality. DO NOT copy off other propaganda posters or any other ideas from the
internet. This will result in a zero on the assignment and a referral to the office.
***Warning: This assignment is intended to aid in understanding propaganda. It is not
intended to hurt or offend any group or individual. Be careful.
Grading
25 points Propaganda Poster
10 points Propaganda explanation on the back of poster
15 points Propaganda explanation/presentation to the class
50 total points possible
Types of Propaganda
Name Calling: Attacking the opponent personally instead of his or her ideas.
It creates an unfavorable hatred towards a person or group instead of their ideas or beliefs.
Common Enemy/Scapegoat: This method is used extremely often during wartime, and also in
political campaigns and debates. This is an attempt to simplify a complex situation by presenting
one specific group or person as the enemy.
Repetition: By repeating information or ideals that the person in power wants people to believe,
people are influenced and brainwashed.
Glittering Generalities: Using vague wording or generalizations, which are often a slogan or a
catchphrase. They appeal to the senses such as honor, love, country, peace, etc.
They cannot be proven true or false.
Plain Folks: This approach is used to convince the audience that the spokesperson is just like
them. Portrayed to be someone they can trust and someone who has their best interests in mind.
Card Stacking: Propagandist makes the best argument possible for his or her side and presents it
against the weakest argument of his or her opponent.
Fear: This technique is used when a propagandist warns members of the audience that disaster
will result if they do not follow a particular course of action.
Mrs. Barnes must approve draft of poster by _______________________________
Final project and presentations begin ____________________________