So, how do I So, how do I present a display present a display

of my work?of my work?

Ideas for Ezekiel Exhibit, Design Expo, Tech Expo, Cover

the Walls

Peggy Ezekiel Exhibit Peggy Ezekiel Exhibit What is it?What is it?

It is a regional exhibit created for the Ohio Valley Section of USITTIt is a regional exhibit created for the Ohio Valley Section of USITT

It is for design, technology, and architecture.It is for design, technology, and architecture.

Part of it is not a competition, part of it is.Part of it is not a competition, part of it is.

It was It was created in 1985 as a way to recognize and to celebrate the amazing quality of the work being done by members of the OVS throughout the section.  The awards are presented each fall during the OVS conference and include all areas of theatrical design and technical production.

The ten submissions selected as the Board’s Choice become the Peggy Ezekiel Exhibit and are displayed at the National Conference and Stage Expo as a way to share the work of the regional with USITT members from across the country.

There is a $15 entry fee due when nominating/entry form is submitted.

Things to consider Things to consider when creating your submissionwhen creating your submission

Make it interestingMake it interesting

How are you going to organize it?How are you going to organize it?

Remember the Tools and Rules of Design: Remember the Tools and Rules of Design: make it aesthetically pleasing.make it aesthetically pleasing.

You want to tell a story on your panels.You want to tell a story on your panels.

Have an introduction, climax, and Have an introduction, climax, and conclusion.conclusion.

Have both full stage photos as well as Have both full stage photos as well as close-ups.close-ups.

CreatioCreation of n of

PanelsPanels

In PowerPoint(the Poor Man’s

Photoshop)

Using PowerPoint to create a poster Using PowerPoint to create a poster

Open a new file and select a blank page layout

Setting up the pageSetting up the page

Print SettingsPrint Settings

Things to consider:Things to consider:-paper type-paper type-printing process-printing process-300 dpi for photos-300 dpi for photos

What can What can you do in you do in

PowerPoint?PowerPoint?

Add images and change the transparencyAdd images and change the transparency

Add Add PhotosPhotos

ShadowsShadows

TextText

Make sure you select a color for Make sure you select a color for your line around the rectangle. Or your line around the rectangle. Or

you will get this.you will get this.

Other ways to create a Other ways to create a posterposter

Things to includeThings to include

To Frame or Not to Frame?To Frame or Not to Frame?

Photoshop, other photo-editing Photoshop, other photo-editing softwaresoftware

Process/Concept StatementProcess/Concept StatementLabelsLabelsTitle, Your Name, CategoryTitle, Your Name, CategoryRest of the team and photographerRest of the team and photographer

Creating Effective Poster PresentationsCreating Effective Poster Presentationshttp://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/NewSite/

How to Pack Your PanelsHow to Pack Your Panels

Framed PanelsFramed Panels18”x24” images in a plastic frame cheap to ship and look great!Poster frames are cheap and look cheap.You are presenting your work, don’t skimp on the frame.

Corner ProtectorsCorner ProtectorsTo save or not to save?They protect your frame.

Put your name on everything.

Back side of panelBack side of panelHanging hardware, return address, and order you want the panels displayed

If you are a student, maybe you should put the school’s address or your

parents’.

Extra room in the box?Extra room in the box?No Packing Peanuts!!! They create a HUGE mess!Add bumpers for a tight fitYou don’t want them to arrive all beat up, do you?

Packing for SurvivalPacking for SurvivalAdd packing material like foam-core between each panel to protect the front side.

Free box!Free box!When you order your frames from Blick!

Outside of shipping boxOutside of shipping boxLabel it with your name and return shipping address

If you are a student, If you are a student, maybe you should maybe you should put the school’s put the school’s address or your address or your

parents’.parents’.

Checklist for materialsChecklist for materialsPlastic Frames with outside dimension of Plastic Frames with outside dimension of 20”x26”x3/4” 20”x26”x3/4”

Hanging hardware (wire or saw tooth)Hanging hardware (wire or saw tooth)

Foam-core for packing Foam-core for packing (I used 10 sheets of 16” x 20” x 3/16”)(I used 10 sheets of 16” x 20” x 3/16”)

No actual glass in framesNo actual glass in frames

Information on back of each frame:Information on back of each frame:Name Name Category (Scenic, Costume, Lighting, etc.)Category (Scenic, Costume, Lighting, etc.)ShowShowPhone NumberPhone NumberReturn Address--if you are a student or plan to move before July or Return Address--if you are a student or plan to move before July or August, put an alternative addressAugust, put an alternative address

Good stuff. Enough said.Good stuff. Enough said.

Checklist for ContentChecklist for ContentNo original or irreplaceable artworkNo original or irreplaceable artwork

One-page Descriptive Concept or Process One-page Descriptive Concept or Process Statement*Statement*

Supporting materials for your designSupporting materials for your design

PhotographsPhotographs

Full stageFull stageClose-upsClose-upsModelsModels

Visually pleasing layout which tells a storyVisually pleasing layout which tells a story

** Descriptive Concept or Process Descriptive Concept or Process StatementStatement

No more than one-page (8 1/2” x 11”)No more than one-page (8 1/2” x 11”)

Helps put your work in context of the showHelps put your work in context of the show

Clearly state your objectives for your designClearly state your objectives for your design

Describe your challenges and solutionsDescribe your challenges and solutions

Include information on the collaborative effort Include information on the collaborative effort of the production team (for realized of the production team (for realized productions)productions)

Useful websites for creating academic posters Useful websites for creating academic posters fromfrom Denison University Denison University

(better sites are in the top portion of the list)

• North Carolina State University. This is an extensive site focused on teaching students about effective poster creation and presentation. http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/NewSite/ Accessed September 21, 2011

• Purrington, C.B. 2006. Advice on designing scientific posters. This is an extensive site aimed at undergraduates in the sciences. Includes templates. http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm Accessed June 26, 2008

• -Stanford University. This website includes tips for those making posters in the Humanities and in Service Learning. http://ual.stanford.edu/OO/research_opps/SURPSResources.html Accessed July 1, 2008

• Washington Space Grant Consortium. The Basics of Poster Design. Good coverage of the basics and some nice examples of different styles of posters. http://www.waspacegrant.org/posterdesign.html Accessed June 27, 2008

Useful websites for creating academic posters Useful websites for creating academic posters fromfrom Denison University Denison University

• University of Kansas Medical Center. This site has tutorials on many aspects of poster creation. http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Poster_Presentations/PstrStart.html Accessed June 27, 2008

• Graduate School of The University of Warwick http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/csde/gsp/postercompetition/advice Accessed June 27, 2008

• Preparing Effective Posters http://faculty.washington.edu/scporter/INQUAposters.htmlAccessed June 27, 2008

• American Society of Plant Biologists. How to Make a Great Poster. http://www.aspb.org/education/poster.cfm Accessed June 27, 2008

• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/poster.phpAccessed June 27, 2008

• American Chemical Society http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN& node_id=1747&use_sec=false#P54_6677 Accessed June 29, 2008