Transcript Movie Posters as Propaganda

Movie Posters as Propaganda
If movie universes had propaganda
posters
Propaganda Posters
Posters tend to be simple so that the message
comes across clearly.
Posters tend to use:
• Few colors
• Bold (Primary/Secondary) colors
• Few words
• Simple images
• Simple message
• Propaganda techniques
Definitions of techniques
• Testimonials-attempt to connect a famous or
respectable person with a product or item.
• Bandwagon-an appeal to the subject to follow
the crowd, to join in because others are doing so
as well.
• Card stacking-only presenting information that is
positive.
• Glittering Generalities-words that have different
positive meaning for individual subjects, but are
linked to highly valued concepts.
Definitions of techniques
• Name Calling-the use of derogatory language or
words that carry a negative connotation when
describing an enemy in attempts to arouse
prejudice .
• Plain Folks- attempt to convince the public that
his views reflect those of the common person and
that they are also working for the benefit of the
common person.
• Transfer-an attempt to make the subject view a
certain item in the same way as they view
another item, to link the two in the subjects
mind.
Definitions of techniques
• Simplification (Stereotyping)- reduces a complex
situation to a clear-cut choice involving good and
evil.
• Assertion-an enthusiastic or energetic statement
presented as a fact, although it is not necessarily
true.
• Lesser of Two Evils-tries to convince people of an
idea or proposal by presenting it as the least
offensive option.
• Pinpointing the Enemy-an attempt to simplify a
complex situation by presenting one specific
group or person as the enemy.
Star Wars
Words: 3
Colors: 3
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Rambo
Words: 5
Colors: 5
Images:3
Propaganda technique: ?
The Matrix
Words: 10
Colors: 3
Images:2
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 5
Colors: 6
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 3
Colors: 4
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 12
Colors: 3
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Words: 11
Colors: 4
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Batman
Words: 22
Colors: 2
Images:1
Propaganda technique: ?
Batman
Words: 8
Colors: 4
Images:4
Propaganda technique: ?
James Bond
Words: 7
Colors: 4
Images:6
Propaganda technique: ?
Words: 13
Colors: 2
Images:2
Propaganda technique: ?
Robin Hood
Words: 34
Colors: 6
Images:4
Propaganda technique: ?
Propaganda posters from air travel
Propaganda posters from the internet
Propaganda posters from the internet
Propaganda posters from everyday life