Friday, February 26, 2010

Printing Press Assignment

Please use this class to research the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440.

Printing Press Advertisment

 Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.

OR

 Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).

Your advertisement must:

o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention
* Give background information relating to the printing press

***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.

This assignment is due next Friday March 5.