Year 7 - Computing
Features of a poster
Clear messaging in digital media
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will use a range of skills across several pieces of software. They will work between applications to create a poster and slides on a given theme. The unit is designed so that pupils can apply skills that they may have previously learnt as well as those learnt in the unit.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify the features of a poster.
Key Notes
- Annotation can be used to communicate thoughts and ideas.
- A poster should clearly convey its message through clear visual design.
- Text can be formatted by changing the font colour and the font style.
- The choices made when formatting text should ensure that it is easy to read under typical use.
Vocabulary To Learn
- font: the design style of characters used for text
- poster: a visual product usually displayed on a wall to communicate a message
- annotation: an explanation or note that is added to text or images
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Posters and signs should include lots of text information for the viewer to read.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Annotation can be used to communicate thoughts and ideas. A poster should clearly convey its message through clear visual design.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'font'
the design style of characters used for text. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Posters and signs should include lots of text information for the viewer to read. Correction: Posters and signs should avoid too much detail when using text and images. This helps to clearly get a message across to the viewer at a glance and does not rely on them having to spend time looking at the detail.
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