Merced and the San Joaquin Valley region have not received much positive press and the recent headline-making high rates of home foreclosure and unemployment have worsened the public perception (justified or misguided) of this area.
For this assignment, students act as important members of a mock non-profit organization in charge of promoting Merced to the national audience. They are given the task of designing a poster, with one to two images and a paragraph of 200 words, to show the "seductive" side(s) of Merced. They have the freedom to choose any subject matter (with or without people) and use any visual style that they deem appropriate to produce an effective poster.
There is no specified target audience, either. That is: the poster can appeal to the general public, families, business owners, developers, professionals, or young people like them.
They have the following options:
1) Simply submit 1-2 images and a text passage, or
2) Design an actual poster, with the image(s) and text incorporated, and submit a PDF of the poster (this option will be considered for a higher grade).
Move your mouse over the picture to select a larger view.
For this assignment, students act as important members of a mock non-profit organization in charge of promoting Merced to the national audience. They are given the task of designing a poster, with one to two images and a paragraph of 200 words, to show the "seductive" side(s) of Merced. They have the freedom to choose any subject matter (with or without people) and use any visual style that they deem appropriate to produce an effective poster.
There is no specified target audience, either. That is: the poster can appeal to the general public, families, business owners, developers, professionals, or young people like them.
They have the following options:
1) Simply submit 1-2 images and a text passage, or
2) Design an actual poster, with the image(s) and text incorporated, and submit a PDF of the poster (this option will be considered for a higher grade).
Move your mouse over the picture to select a larger view.
Gladys H
Welcome to Merced: A place of promise! With a new University under current expansion, this small town is working to expand and grow with its residents. Many original buildings can be found as historical landmarks leaving the founder’s influence upon the current population. From the original businesses on Main street to the University, there is wide variety of locations and living within the city. Prices range throughout the town to accommodate various incomes of the numerous families that have decided to settle here. One can choose to live in developed areas close to shopping centers as well as live further out into the country side for a more quiet quality of life. Merced is located a maximum of one hour from two different large cities and holds many schools within the Merced city limits. There is a local mall as well as various other shopping centers that hold a variety of stores for many types of people. With a small amount of tall buildings, a gorgeous view is left to be seen from the structures that are taller than two stories. Joining Merced’s community is like joining a large family. Visit Merced today, to view the various events and to enjoy the small-town feel!
Welcome to Merced: A place of promise! With a new University under current expansion, this small town is working to expand and grow with its residents. Many original buildings can be found as historical landmarks leaving the founder’s influence upon the current population. From the original businesses on Main street to the University, there is wide variety of locations and living within the city. Prices range throughout the town to accommodate various incomes of the numerous families that have decided to settle here. One can choose to live in developed areas close to shopping centers as well as live further out into the country side for a more quiet quality of life. Merced is located a maximum of one hour from two different large cities and holds many schools within the Merced city limits. There is a local mall as well as various other shopping centers that hold a variety of stores for many types of people. With a small amount of tall buildings, a gorgeous view is left to be seen from the structures that are taller than two stories. Joining Merced’s community is like joining a large family. Visit Merced today, to view the various events and to enjoy the small-town feel!
Gladys H
Welcome to Merced: A place of promise! With a new University under current expansion, this small town is working to expand and grow with its residents. Many original buildings can be found as historical landmarks leaving the founder’s influence upon the current population. From the original businesses on Main street to the University, there is wide variety of locations and living within the city. Prices range throughout the town to accommodate various incomes of the numerous families that have decided to settle here. One can choose to live in developed areas close to shopping centers as well as live further out into the country side for a more quiet quality of life. Merced is located a maximum of one hour from two different large cities and holds many schools within the Merced city limits. There is a local mall as well as various other shopping centers that hold a variety of stores for many types of people. With a small amount of tall buildings, a gorgeous view is left to be seen from the structures that are taller than two stories. Joining Merced’s community is like joining a large family. Visit Merced today, to view the various events and to enjoy the small-town feel!
Welcome to Merced: A place of promise! With a new University under current expansion, this small town is working to expand and grow with its residents. Many original buildings can be found as historical landmarks leaving the founder’s influence upon the current population. From the original businesses on Main street to the University, there is wide variety of locations and living within the city. Prices range throughout the town to accommodate various incomes of the numerous families that have decided to settle here. One can choose to live in developed areas close to shopping centers as well as live further out into the country side for a more quiet quality of life. Merced is located a maximum of one hour from two different large cities and holds many schools within the Merced city limits. There is a local mall as well as various other shopping centers that hold a variety of stores for many types of people. With a small amount of tall buildings, a gorgeous view is left to be seen from the structures that are taller than two stories. Joining Merced’s community is like joining a large family. Visit Merced today, to view the various events and to enjoy the small-town feel!
