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15 mins
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Disco Poster and Brochures Showcase

In this lesson, you'll present your completed disco poster to your classmates, discussing your design choices, challenges faced, and skills learned.

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    1 - Prepare Your Presentation

    You will be presenting your poster to your class.

    Take a few minutes to prepare your presentation by following these steps:

    1. Open your completed disco poster in Word.
    2. Make a list of the design choices you made, such as color schemes, typography, and imagery.
    3. Think about the challenges you faced while creating the poster and how you overcame them.
    4. Reflect on the skills you learned during the process, such as using Word's design tools and applying design principles.
    5. Organize your thoughts and create a brief outline of the points you want to cover in your presentation.

    2 - Introduce Your Poster

    Begin your presentation by introducing your disco poster. Follow these steps to display your poster and explain its features:

    1. Open your completed poster in Microsoft Word.
    2. Display your poster on the screen by clicking on the 'View' tab and selecting 'Read Mode'.
    3. Explain the purpose of the poster, such as promoting a disco-themed event or showcasing a particular era of music.
    4. Describe the main features of your poster, including the title, date, location, and any images or graphics you have used.
    5. Discuss the color scheme you chose for your poster and explain why you think it represents the disco theme.
    6. Talk about the typography you used, including the font styles and sizes, and how they contribute to the overall design.
    7. Explain the overall design style you chose to represent the disco theme and how it is reflected in your poster.

    3 - Discuss Design Choices

    In this step, you will discuss the design choices you made while creating your disco poster. Follow the instructions below to guide your discussion:

    1. Explain the color scheme you chose for your poster and why it represents the disco era. Consider the emotions and energy that the colors convey.
    2. Describe the fonts you used in your poster and why they fit the disco theme. Discuss the size, style, and placement of the text.
    3. Discuss the images or graphics you included in your poster. Explain how they contribute to the overall theme and design.
    4. Explain the layout of your poster, including the placement of text, images, and other design elements. Discuss how you used principles of design, such as balance, contrast, and hierarchy, to create a visually appealing and effective poster.

    4 - Reflect on Your Experience

    After receiving feedback, take a moment to reflect on your experience. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
    2. Title the document 'Disco Poster Reflection' and save it to your computer.
    3. Write a brief paragraph about what you learned during the project, including new skills and techniques you discovered while creating your disco poster.
    4. In another paragraph, discuss what you would do differently if you were to create another disco poster. Consider the feedback you received from your classmates and how you could apply it to improve your design.
    5. Finally, write a paragraph about how you can apply the lessons you learned from this project to future design projects. Think about the design principles, color theory, and typography skills you gained and how they can be used in other contexts.
    6. Save your document and submit it to your teacher for review.
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