Sending a Visual Message

50s cleaning ad

Sending a Visual Messageby reusing a stereotype

50s cleaning adBarbara Kruger, It’s a Small World (Unless You Have to Clean It)

Juxtaposition

Margaret Bourke-White, World’s Highest Standard of Living

Juxtaposition - clashing the stereotype with the reality

Margaret Bourke-White, World’s Highest Standard of Living

Christer Themptander, We’ll Never Forget Wounded Knee

Positive MessageLorraine Schneider, Vietnam anti-war poster

Positive Funny Message Lorraine Schneider, Vietnam anti-war poster Adbusters, Buy Nothing Day poster

Designing your own postersIn your groups:

1. Make a list of stereotypes, problems, and positive messages 2. What is your message? start sketching poster ideas3. Keep in mind that your poster can be hand drawn or painted, or can use photos and text on the computer