Information Reliability: Propaganda techniques

You are being influenced

Knowledge is the key to protecting yourself

Bandwagon



Scapegoating



Lesser of two evils



Down with the kids



Assertion



Omission

Grade 8 Project 2 Pre-test

Grade 6 and 7 Project 2: Graphics and Design Project

 Click to see Project Overview and ITSE Assessment Standards

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1. You will learn about layers in Paint.net and produce 2 original images.

2. You will review a series of publications (business letter, flyer, brochure, and poster) and attempt to describe the design in relation to the amount of text and graphics

3. You will create at least two different products using built-in templates (Microsoft Publisher) making the necessary changes to the template so that it is fit for purpose and audience

4. You will review one of their publications and one of another student giving recommendations for improvement where appropriate

5. You will look at logos and try to formulate rules for what makes a good logo and what design characteristics make bad logos.

6. You will plan a logo by collecting stimulus materials from the Internet or by producing a hand drawn sketch

7. You will design a vector logo design using DrawPlus

8. You will evaluate the logo of another student compared to the rules they made. They will provide written feedback on how the logo could be further improved.

9. You will research, design and produce a Vector avatar using Drawplus



FINAL TASK

Helping Hand Saigon want someone to design either a poster or a flyer. The purpose is to try and get more people interested in volunteering at a local orphanage in Binh Thanh. 

1. Decide on who the audience will be
2. Plan on paper either an A4 poster or flyer
3. Using the design skills you have learnt, make the poster using any suitable software.
4.  Screenshot and label the poster describing all of the skills you have used to make it and why it is suitable for your audience.

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Grade 8; Writing Assessment - Project 1 Review

Produce a project review. Always include comments on what could be improved, use keywords that you have been taught and try to make use of feedback from others.

• How well did you meet the standards and were you satisfied with your final products i.e. the financial model and the brochure. Would this trip be a success?

• What new skills did you learn during this project and how did they help you?

• How well did your plan work? Did you use either the Systems Life Cycle or the Gantt Chart to help you manage the project. What did you learn about planning a big project like this?

• Did you test your model? Does it work? how did decide who would test if for you?

• What did others have to say about your work

• What improvements you would make if you had time. Did anything go wrong?

• What you would do differently if you did the project again. Do you have any alternative ideas that would make this project more successful?

Remember that the audience for this work is me, Mr Michael. Be honest, even when you are talking about yourself.  

Word Limit: 400 (1 side of A4 typed)

Rules of Good Design: Making a Brochure

Using Images is a good way to attract interest in your designs. Follow these rules but remember that the goal of your brochure is to communicate a message

We all want to create a visually appealing poster or brochure however If you do not have a clear and concise message then you do not have a good design.