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Title: The Exhibit Category


1
The Exhibit Category
  • Exhibits are designed to display visual and
    written information on topics in an attractive
    and understandable manner. They are similar to
    exhibits found in a museum.
  • People walking by should be attracted to an
    exhibit's main idea and, therefore, stop to learn
    more about the topic.
  • To be successful, an exhibit must create an
    effective balance between visual interest and
    historical explanation.
  • Your exhibit must be self-explanatory. You will
    NOT be presenting the information therefore,
    everything you want to express should be
    expressed through your project.
  • Though visual appeal is very important,
    organization and clarity are the most important
    components of the Exhibit category.

2
Creating an Organized Exhibit
  • Be sure the title is the main focus of the center
    panel.
  • Use the center panel to present the main ideas.
  • The side panels are best used either to compare
    issues ?about the topic or to explain related
    detail.
  • Artifacts or other materials may also be placed
    on the ?table between the side panels.

3
Exhibit Design
  • Use Labels to help your title and your main ideas
    pop. Labels should be printed on light paper
    and mounted on a dark background.
  • Every artifact should have a caption to explain
    its significance.

4
Exhibit Design
  • Your exhibit should include a variety of
    artifacts for visual appeal. Artifacts could
    include primary sources, newspaper
    headlines/articles, actual objects from the time
    period, photographs, a creative timeline, and the
    board itself could be constructed to reflect your
    topic. Aim for 15-20 artifacts.

5
Exhibit Guidelines
  • 500 word limit for student-composed words. (You
    are expected to have many more words in the form
    of quotes, documents, songs, poems, etc)
  • Word count Dates are one word while words in a
    name count individually. A, the, of, etc
    count as one word each. Brief citations crediting
    pictures or quotes do NOT count toward this
    limit.
  • Maximum size 40in wide x 30in deep x 6 feet
    high. Any stand you create to mount your exhibit
    counts toward the maximum size

6
Exhibit Guidelines
  • Media devices (laptops, music, etc) must not run
    for more than a total of 3 minutes and count
    toward the 500 word limit (if words are
    student-composed).
  • Viewers and judges must be able to control media
    devices.
  • Media devices must fit within the size
    requirements.

7
Elements of an Effective Exhibit
  • Orientation Make sure the title and subtitle of
    the exhibit are prominent features of the design.
    Make the main idea or thesis clear to the viewer.
  • Segmentation Organize the exhibit into
    subtopics. Use design elements to make subtopics
    clear to viewer.
  • Explanation Use clear and concise captions and
    text to Identify pictures, objects, or
    documents, or to interpret information for the
    viewer.
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