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POSTER DESIGN TIPS

  We have given here a clear, structured set of instructions for design students about poster design essentials — focusing especially on avoiding excessive negative space while keeping the layout balanced:   Poster Design Essentials for Students 1. Understand the Purpose First Know why you are designing the poster — is it to inform, promote, or inspire? Identify your target audience and what key message you want them to remember.   2. Use Negative Space Wisely Negative space (empty or unused areas) is important for breathing room, but too much can make a poster feel incomplete or under-designed. Avoid leaving large, empty corners unless they serve a visual purpose (e.g., highlighting an element, guiding the eye). Distribute elements so the viewer’s eye naturally moves across the poster — balance text, images, and space. Fill unused areas with: A subtle background pattern, texture, or gradien...
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TYPES OF MASCOTS

READ AND MAKE YOUR NOTES  We have here a list of types of mascots , each with a brief explanation to help you understand their roles and contexts. Mascots are often used to represent organizations, brands, sports teams, events, or causes. They can be symbolic, entertaining, and emotionally engaging. 1. Animal Mascots Explanation: Animals are the most popular type of mascot. They can represent strength, speed, loyalty, or other symbolic traits. Real or fictional animals can be used. Examples: Tiger for strength and power (e.g., Tony the Tiger – Kellogg's Frosted Flakes) Eagle for freedom and pride Bulls, lions, dolphins — commonly seen in sports 2. Human Character Mascots Explanation: These mascots are based on real or fictional humans. They are used to reflect cultural identity, history, or storytelling. Examples: Uncle Sam (patriotic symbol of the USA) Vikings, Cowboys, Pirates (used by sports teams) Chef for a food brand (like...

STORY PROMPTS FOR NIFT NID CAT

PROMPTS FOR STORYTELLING   Five 6-sentence story prompts, followed by a short example story for each: Creative writing Practice for NIFT | NID By Dr Anindita Roy, Creative Career Coach , South Delhi | 9818541252 WWW.THECREATIVESCIENCES.COM Prompt 1: "The Train That Skipped Stations" A passenger boards a familiar train only to realize it isn't stopping at any scheduled station. Strange passengers get off at invisible platforms. The announcements are in a language they don’t understand. Their phone shows a time that keeps moving backward. No one else seems concerned. They must decide whether to jump off while it's still moving. Example: I boarded the 7:45 train expecting the usual morning crowd and half-sleep yawns. But the train sped past my stop—and every other one. I asked a co-passenger why we weren’t stopping, and she just smiled and disappeared. The loudspeaker crackled in a tongue that made my skin crawl. My pho...