hillertexas
02-12-2008, 02:00 AM
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=118730
Step Eight - Materials and Activities
Write legible posters with correct spelling. Also, see to it that the letters are visible to those watching. The sayings on the posters should be catchy and memorable.
Slogans and Chanting: Don’t assume that you will suddenly think up chants in the heat of the protest. This won’t happen, so you need to prepare chants beforehand.
A few days before the demonstration, set aside some time to brainstorm catchy slogans that can be learned quickly by a crowd. Be as creative as you can. Even if you’re working on a very serious issue, it’s always a good idea to come up with a chant that might make people smile. Keep in mind that the passersby are people you want to educate, not alienate.
Make copies of the chants to give out to fellow demonstrators. Have someone in charge of leading people in the chants.
Chant ideas for the march ----> http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=121074
• Signs and other materials: Colorful signs are essential for capturing people’s attention. Make signs that have bold letters and clear messages—the fewer words, the better. You can paint your signs by hand or enlarge photos that illustrate your issue. Make sure your signs are readable from far away and make for good photo-ops. As with chants, the use of sarcasm or a play on words can be an effective way of communicating.
Look at the pictures posted in the first post, it got me thinking: Do we really need signs at the march? It would look all cluttered mess.
•Literature and handouts: A bright, colorful sign may catch someone’s attention, but then what? Most people won’t have the time to stop and chat about your cause. That’s why it’s important that you bring educational materials to hand out—some sort postcard, fact sheet or flier that discusses your issue. The average person on their lunch break may not be able to hang out and learn about the issue, but if you give them something to stick in their back pocket, chances are that they will read it later.
• Puppets and other props: Life-size puppets offer a fantastic way to dramatize your issue, and they make a great visual for television cameras. Other kinds of props like giant banners will also enliven your demonstration. Making art a central part of your protest will help you attract more attention. Art will also make your demonstration more fun for those involved.
http://www.zeitgeist.net/wfca/wisefool.htm is the web site for Wise Fool Community Arts. They use art and theater as vehicles for community building and social change. The Wise Fool Handbook is full of ideas on how to make puppets and resources for street theater. http://www.zeitgeist.net/wfca/hope5.jpg
Step Eight - Materials and Activities
Write legible posters with correct spelling. Also, see to it that the letters are visible to those watching. The sayings on the posters should be catchy and memorable.
Slogans and Chanting: Don’t assume that you will suddenly think up chants in the heat of the protest. This won’t happen, so you need to prepare chants beforehand.
A few days before the demonstration, set aside some time to brainstorm catchy slogans that can be learned quickly by a crowd. Be as creative as you can. Even if you’re working on a very serious issue, it’s always a good idea to come up with a chant that might make people smile. Keep in mind that the passersby are people you want to educate, not alienate.
Make copies of the chants to give out to fellow demonstrators. Have someone in charge of leading people in the chants.
Chant ideas for the march ----> http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=121074
• Signs and other materials: Colorful signs are essential for capturing people’s attention. Make signs that have bold letters and clear messages—the fewer words, the better. You can paint your signs by hand or enlarge photos that illustrate your issue. Make sure your signs are readable from far away and make for good photo-ops. As with chants, the use of sarcasm or a play on words can be an effective way of communicating.
Look at the pictures posted in the first post, it got me thinking: Do we really need signs at the march? It would look all cluttered mess.
•Literature and handouts: A bright, colorful sign may catch someone’s attention, but then what? Most people won’t have the time to stop and chat about your cause. That’s why it’s important that you bring educational materials to hand out—some sort postcard, fact sheet or flier that discusses your issue. The average person on their lunch break may not be able to hang out and learn about the issue, but if you give them something to stick in their back pocket, chances are that they will read it later.
• Puppets and other props: Life-size puppets offer a fantastic way to dramatize your issue, and they make a great visual for television cameras. Other kinds of props like giant banners will also enliven your demonstration. Making art a central part of your protest will help you attract more attention. Art will also make your demonstration more fun for those involved.
http://www.zeitgeist.net/wfca/wisefool.htm is the web site for Wise Fool Community Arts. They use art and theater as vehicles for community building and social change. The Wise Fool Handbook is full of ideas on how to make puppets and resources for street theater. http://www.zeitgeist.net/wfca/hope5.jpg