1、Unit 4 Exploring literatureProjectDiscussing writers1 Step As a class, discuss some ancient or modern Chinese writers and writers of other countries.Who is your favourite writer?Can you list some of his or her famous works?Can you share with us some information about the writer?Deciding on the write
2、r to research 2Step 1. Have a discussion and choose a writer to research. 2. Have a discussion and decide what kinds of information can be included in the poster. Life story Achievements Most popular works Famous sayings. A poster is a large notice, often with a picture on it, that is put in a publi
3、c place to advertise something. Poster design is way to convey the message to the audience in a unique way. Design your poster carefully so that it is readable and eye-catching, by using proper art elements such as colours, typefaces (字体), images, etc. Learning about poster design3Step Elements of a
4、 posterPicturesContentStyleBe relevant, attractiveand clearProvide important information in a concise mannerDisplay the content with the proper layout, colour, character size, etc.HeadlineSubheadingDetailsHeadlineDetailsSubheading Provides detailed information in a concise manner You can use key wor
5、ds and bullet points. Is the main and largest text element in the design You should choose a typeface that is interesting and attractive (or a proper style of calligraphy if your poster is done by hand). Tells readers about the main parts of the poster so that they can quickly find the information t
6、hey are interested in You can drop the size to about half of the main headline for very clear hierarchy (等级) or continue to use a larger size and use another technique to show contrast. Consider the location of the poster, that is, where you are going to put up the poster, before you decide on the s
7、ize. Posters can be designed vertically or horizontally, but are most commonly designed with a vertical orientation. Step 1: Choose the proper size and orientation for your poster. Step 2: Put together all the necessary information. Pearl S. Buck (18921973), with a photo of herFamous sayings: “All t
8、hings are possible until they are proved impossible and even the impossible may only be so, as of now.”“Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.”Life story: She lived in Zhenjiang during her early life, started writing in 1922, taught English literature in Nanjing ad return
9、ed to the USA in 1935.Most famous works: The Good Earth (1931), Sons (1932), A House Divided (1935), All Men Are Brothers (1933, a translation of the Chinese classic novel Shuihuzhuan), with images of the book covers. Achievements: She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and the Nobel Prize in Literature
10、 in 1938 (the first American woman to win the prize).Step 3: Sketch out your design on a regular piece of paper. You can use a piece of paper in a regular size to try your design, and then scale your design. Focus on emphasizing the most important information, and use colour and other skills to crea
11、te contrast. You can use a computer-based painting or drawing programme to design your poster, even if you plan to eventually draw it by hand.Step 4: Polish up your poster. Polishing up the posterThe accuracy of the spelling and grammarThe accuracy of the informationThe style of the posterPoster des
12、ign can be fun and give you plenty of room to stretch your design muscles!Tip 1: Key information should be easy to read from a distance to draw people to the poster and create a hierarchy (等级等级) in the text.Have your headline or main slogan at the top of or in the centre of the poster. Most people u
13、sually look at the these places in the poster first.Tip2: High contrast between elements can help you grab peoples attention at the first glance.You can go bold with colour and typeface options to create contrast. Poster design is a great time to try a typeface or colour that might be too “crazy” fo
14、r other projects. Experiment with it. Tip 3: Leave proper space on the poster. Dont crowd the page too much, since a poster that is too crowded wont have as much visual impact. Remember the 1/32/3 rule. 1/3 of your poster should be white space and 2/3 of it should be text and images. This creates a
15、balance that is aesthetically pleasing to your audience.Tip 4: Stick to the principle of KISS (keep it short and simple). Dont make your poster overpowered by words. If you use too many words, many people wont bother reading it at all. What kinds of information are provided? How is the information d
16、isplayed? How many layers are there? What do you think of the overall design?Task division4Step Search for various kinds of information (texts and pictures)Design a posterPolish up the posterMake a presentationPresentation & Assessment5Step PresentationEach group display the poster on the blackboard
17、 and choose one member to present the poster orally. Speak clearly and confidently. Make eye contact with your audience. Talk at a proper speed and pause when it is necessary to give your audience time to think about what you have said. Keep your facial expressions relaxed and friendly.Give points according to every teams performance (10 points in total) and give some suggestions.Poster content3Poster design2Presentation3Teamwork2 Thank you!
