designing academic posters gareth johns it skills development advisor 1

Designing Academic Posters

Gareth Johns IT Skills Development Advisor

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Objectives

By the end of this session you should be able to:• Explain the purpose and characteristics of good

academic posters.• Design academic posters that use: Layout Text Charts Imagesto communicate your message effectively.

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Purpose of academic posters?

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• Visual• Clear• Concise• Self-explanatory• Evidenced

Features of academic posters

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Planning

Analyse Task Research Plan Content Plan Design

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Doing

Write content Create graphics Finalise Design Quality Control

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Task 1: Setting up your poster

1. Download the poster template from http://tinyurl.com/CMet-Train

2. Add your own title, author and headings.

3. Resize and move placeholders to fit your intended layout.

4. Choose a text alignment, font and font size.

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Task 2: Working with Charts

1. Insert a chart onto your poster.

2. Add data.

3. Choose a chart layout and design.

4. Size and position appropriately.

Copy the chart from the “Trends in supply….” spreadsheet. Link the presentation and spreadsheet together, instead of embedding.

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Task 3: Finding and using images

1. Use a Google image search to find a suitable image. It should be• High quality (good resolution)• Free to use legally

2. Insert the image onto your poster.

3. Resize, crop and position appropriately.

Use adjustment tools (brightness, contrast etc.) and picture styles to enhance your image.

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Recap

You should now be able to:• Explain the purpose and characteristics of good

academic posters.• Design academic posters that use: Layout Text Charts Imagesto communicate your message effectively.

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