Description
Using at least an 8.5” x 11” piece of poster board, please design a “Show Card” to advertise your scene. The examples shown in class demonstrated the use of a strong single image or logo; however, a picture can accomplish the goals of a show card.
Prior to giving the assignment, I spend a 1/2 period showing examples (good and bad) of existing show cards from Broadway, College, community, and high school theatre.
Materials
8.5” x 11” piece of poster board, markers, colored pencils, computer, printer
Full Lesson Plan
Show Card Assignment
50 points
Using at least an 8.5” x 11” piece of poster board, please design a “Show Card” to advertise your scene. The examples shown in class demonstrated the use of a strong single image or logo; however, a picture can accomplish the goals of a show card.
- Show Card – A poster used to advertise a play or musical.
- On Broadway, show cards are made of a thick poster board and are 11” x 18”.
Required Information Needed on Show Card
Name of Show ~ Playwright ~ Theatre
Logo or Picture
Optional Information on Show Card
Director ~ Actors ~ Ticket Prices
How to order tickets?
Do Not steal someone else’s design concept.
Please do not use glitter or any other decorative item that may fall off the poster.
Below is a copy of the rubric that will be used to grade your show card.
Show Card Assignment Name(s) __________________________________
50 points
Completed Requirements of Show Card………………………...______/15pts
Creativity of Show Card……………………………………………...______/15pts
Functional Show Card………………………………………………..______/10pts
Professionalism of Show Card……………………………………….______/10pts
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Total Points………………………………………………………………______/50pts
