Before the National Day, it is time to publish the blackboard newspaper again. Many students who serve as publicity committee members and literary and artistic backbones in the class are beginning to worry about the layout again.
The blackboard newspaper should not only have a clear theme, but also be designed to be attractive and the layout should be appropriate and reasonable. The most important thing is that all students in the class should participate in it.
The fact is that once you master some key skills, not only is blackboard reporting not difficult, but it will also become an eye-catching and beautiful sight in the class.
Today, I am going to tell you how to use a down-to-earth platform to make the National Day-themed blackboard newspaper both grand and outstanding.
Title position and three-dimensional character production
Everyone knows that the title is placed at the top center of the blackboard.
But how do you make the title really eye-catching?
Three-dimensional characters It's a good idea.
At the beginning, first use chalk to lightly outline the outline of each character. At this time, pay attention to leaving even gaps between characters.
Then, use dark chalk to draw a shadow on the same side of each word, such as the lower right side. The width of the shadow should be maintained at about one-third of the strokes of the font.
Then outline the font with white chalk to make the outline clearer.
Finally, fill in the main color. For the National Day theme, it is recommended to use red as the main color and yellow as an embellishment color.
When filling, paint from the edge of the font toward the inside, so that the color transition will appear natural and will not exceed the boundary.
Both sides of the title can be painted with red flags, five-pointed stars, or ribbons dancing in the wind to make the whole thing more festive.
Content partitions make the layout clear and organized
The biggest fear of blackboard newspapers is that the contents are crowded together and it is difficult to distinguish the priorities.
It is ideal to divide the entire layout into three or four areas.
For example, you can set up several sections, namely the "National Day Knowledge" section, the "Patriotic Stories" section, the "Class Blessings" section, and the "Holiday Safety Reminders" section.
Each section is separated from each other by different borders. Do not use straight lines for the borders, otherwise it will look too dull.
wavy lines , dotted line , arabesque All are good choices.
The border color can echo the content of the section. For example, "National Day Knowledge" is displayed with a red border, while "Holiday Safety" is displayed with a green border.
Among them, the text within the section needs to pay attention to the size matching. The section title should use a slightly larger font, and the main text should be presented in a normal font.
For key sentences or famous quotes, you can use colored chalk to write them to make them a little more eye-catching. However, do not smear the entire paragraph with color, because doing so will make the content unclear.
Tips for background gradients and blooming
A blank blackboard looks a bit boring, but filling it all in would be too laborious.
try gradient background This little trick.
Take blue chalk and draw a few lines horizontally on the top of the blackboard. The color becomes lighter as you go down. Then use your fingers or a clean cloth to gently blend it out, and the feeling of the sky will appear.
If you plan to make a red background like the national flag, you can use red chalk to slowly apply it from the center to the surroundings, and also use a rag to blend it, so that the edges will naturally transition to the background color of the blackboard.
sfumato technique It can also be used to draw clouds, fireworks or sunlight.
For example, when depicting fireworks, use yellow and red chalk to draw dots, and then use your fingers to spread them outward, thus creating a blooming effect.
This technique does not need to be too precise, but appears natural and vivid.
After finishing the large-area background, remember to blow away the chalk dust, or wipe it off gently with a soft cloth, otherwise it will easily become smeared when writing.
Design of decorative patterns and overall borders
theme pattern It is the finishing touch of the blackboard newspaper.
The most classic patterns in the National Day theme are undoubtedly Tiananmen, Chinese watches, peace doves, balloons, and fireworks.
When drawing a building like Tiananmen Square, you can first use white chalk to make a rough draft to clarify the location and size, and then fill in the details step by step.
Try to make the patterns on the left and right sides appear symmetrical. For example, if you draw a group of balloons on the left, you should also draw a group on the right, so that the overall look will appear harmonious.
The overall border is outlined with the help of double-layered lines. The inner circle is made of yellow, while the outer circle is made of red. As for the middle part, some small five-pointed stars or some small flowers can be drawn at intervals.
The four corners of the border can be painted a little more complicated, such as drawing streamers or flowers to make the four corners look full.
Don't forget to add some small icons in the corners, such as books, pencils, flowers and leaves. These small details can make the entire blackboard look more refined.
Color matching and coloring considerations
In the National Day theme, the colors are mainly red and yellow. These two colors can best present the festive atmosphere, and they are also extremely festive colors in traditional Chinese culture.
However, when using red and yellow, you have to control the proportions. Red is used in large areas, while yellow is used as embellishment and outline.
When choosing text, try to use white or light yellow, so that compared with the red background, the contrast is significant and can be seen clearly.
Don't use too many colors at the same time. If red, yellow, blue, and green are piled on top, it will look messy.
Contrasting colors can be used for areas that need to be emphasized, such as red for the title and dark green for the shadow, so that the three-dimensional effect will be stronger.
When filling in colors, one principle should be kept in mind, that is, draw the edges first, and then fill in the middle area, so as to ensure that the outline is clear and correct.
When drawing a large area of color, the chalk needs to be held horizontally, and a large area should be painted flatly. Do not use the tip of the pen to paint little by little, because doing so will appear slow and uneven.
After painting one color, clean the chalk tip before painting the next color to avoid color transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions and Tips
The most prominent problem that many students encounter when drawing blackboard posters is that the chalk is easily broken, especially when drawing long lines.
In fact, you can place the chalk horizontally to draw, or you can slightly wet the chalk, so that the drawing will be smoother and less likely to break.
Don't worry if you make a mistake, just wipe it off with a damp rag and wait for the blackboard to dry before redrawing.
If time is tight, you can use chalk to draft the manuscript first, and then fill in the colors uniformly after determining the location of all the content. In this way, the efficiency will be even higher.
When it comes to making a blackboard newspaper, it is best for three or four people to work together to divide the work. Some of them are responsible for writing the headlines, some are responsible for drawing the pictures, and some are responsible for writing the text. In this way, it can be done quickly and errors are less likely to occur.
After completing the blackboard report, remember to clean up the chalk dust on the floor to save some trouble for students on duty.
Having said that, whether a blackboard newspaper is beautiful or not, the focus is not on how superb the skills are, but on whether you put your mind into the design.
First set up the frame, then slowly fill in the content, and finally enrich it with decorative details.
Just by mastering the basic skills of three-dimensional characters, gradient backgrounds, and partition borders, as well as appropriate color matching, each class can produce a National Day blackboard newspaper that will make people's eyes shine.
Just when the holiday atmosphere is at its strongest, invite your friends in the class to give it a try, celebrate the birthday of the motherland together, and leave beautiful and nostalgic memories belonging to your class.
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