Initial ideas, Research and Peer Feedback

I have been creating some initial sketches on ideas for the practical response to my essay. I sketched some ideas for propaganda to help the Syrian refugee crisis. I also did some brief research into some of the current views of migrants and what is being done about it. I also drew some initial sketches of poster designs. I thought about the idea of creating a memorable poster by using either a symbol or an image that would stick in peoples minds. Something that came to mind was the recent 'Peace for Paris' symbol I read some articles about it such as http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-15/peace-for-paris-symbol-goes-viral/6941880 And I liked how a basic symbol or image could have such an impact. I also thought about how photography may be able to be included or do a poster that sets the scene of what refugees are going through.

I read an article on what the uk is doing to help the migrant crisis and found that David Cameron has said that the Uk will accept 20,000 Syrian refugees by 2020. Although this is good I am aiming for my propaganda to encourage everyone to be on board with helping the refugees feel welcome. I also found pages that are against refugees coming in on page was called 'British people say NO to taking in Syrian refugees'. When it comes to refugees people have a clash in opinions and it can sometimes cause arguments. My propaganda aims to get everyone helping and opening there arms.

I had a task to get into small groups to discuss our ideas I asked questions such as should I go down the illustrated, or photography route?

The feedback I received,

• Illustrated is more of a WW2 style however photography is a more up to date response.
• Maybe take design choices such as a catchy slogan from the WW2 designs
• Maybe make something that can be screen printed for mass production
• I could look at a political figure such as UK politicians and make some satire
• Use flags or a symbol
• Look at the task more as a visual strategy