Posters

POSTERS

When judging posters, evaluate according to the following criteria:

Readability

• Letters should be easy to read

• Printing should be consistent with general rules for style, weight, size and case. Hand lettering should conform to a generally practiced style.

• Title should be in larger lettering than content

• There should be sufficient space around the edges and between the areas of lettering

General Appearance (30 points)

• Copy should be brief, appropriately placed and have comfortable margins (neat and clean)

• The poster should be effectively illustrated. The illustration should have appropriate impact.

• Generally the poster should be no larger than the standard size of 28” x 22”

• The poster should attract attention and the color should be pleasing.

• Correct spelling, punctuation

Message

• The message should be appropriate, brief and clear to the reviewer. A single thought should be conveyed.

• The title and content should relate to each other.

• Develops one central idea that is presented clearly and appropriately.

Originality

• The idea should be presented in an original, clever and attention getting manner.

Organization

• Easy to understand

• Logical

• Central idea is clear to the viewer