Objective: The Headline Writing Exercise aims to develop copywriting skills in creating effective and attention-grabbing headlines for various types of content. Students will explore five different headline types and generate five headlines for each, for a total of ten headlines. Additionally, students are encouraged to find images from the internet that complement their headlines and create a harmonious connection between the text and visuals.
Assignment Instructions:
- Selecting Headline Types: Students are required to choose five headline types from a list provided in the assignment guidelines. Common headline types may include:
- 1) Metaphor
- 2) Personification
- 3)Hyperbole
- 4)Irony
- 5)Paradox
- 6)Parallelism
- 7) Anesis
- Generating Headlines: For each of the 7 selected headline types, students must create one headline. The headlines should be catchy, concise, and directly related to the chosen type. Emphasize the importance of engaging and intriguing the reader.
- Image Selection: Students are encouraged to search for images on the internet that complement their headlines. These images should be freely available for educational or non-commercial use. Images can be sourced from platforms like Unsplash, Pexels, or other free image websites.
- Creating Synergy: Students should strive to create a strong connection between the headlines and the chosen images. The image should support or enhance the message of the headline, creating a harmonious and engaging visual-text relationship.
- Submission: The final assignment should include: a. A document with the ten headlines (five types x five headlines
Link to the template that can be used > https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j9kf2199DWqAI2YjotJvl9W_Ox7Cldqu8QEk6z29W_8/edit?usp=drive_link
Grading Criteria: Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality of the headlines.
- Alignment of the headlines with their respective types.
- Relevance and appropriateness of the chosen images.
- The synergy between the headlines and images.
- Overall presentation, organization, and clarity of the assignment.
Submission: Submit PDF in Dropbox Folder
Due: Tuesday 10/24