Unit 1 IntroductionThe Basics

"We need to pay close attention to the way posters Communicate information, in order to ensure that they perform the correct Function, paying specific attention to their Form and considering how developing a successful design can be aided

by Collaboration with end-users and target audiences."

Statement of Inquiry

In The Next Chapter, the Guiding Question has been replaced by what is now called the 'Statement of Inquiry'.

The Statement of Inquiry for this Unit is the following:

Colour Codes

Key Concept is always in BlueRelated Concepts are always in Red

Communicate

Why Communicate for the Key Concept?

Communicate because...

● Working with an end-user● Communicating important information to a

target audience● Communicating your reflections and

progress throughout the project

Related Concepts...

● Function● Form● Collaboration

What is Function?

Function is...

● The job of the posters.● They are going to have a key function, which

is to provide a solution to your end-user, allowing them to advertise the school event effectively.

What is Form?

Form is...

● The body/shape/way something is put together or constructed.

● The form of a poster is made up of various elements such as…o Imageso Texto Shapeso Colours

What is Collaboration?

Collaboration is...

● Working with an end-user● Creating a product to appeal to a target

audience● Accepting and analysing target audience

opinions● Accepting and analysing end-user opinions

So what exactly is the task?

Students are required to create an effective poster advertisement to advertise an upcoming school event to their peers, families and teachers whilst satisfying their end-user's specific requirements and conveying the theme of the event through their manipulation of the form of the poster.

What is the School Event?

International Evening in December

Who and what is your end-user?

● An end-user is the person or people you are making the product or solution for.

● In this case, Miss Daykin and Miss Barton are both going to be potential end-users.

Who is your target audience?

● ISM Communityo Peers (students)o Parentso Teachers