Poster Design Competition: The Spanish-Speaking World
Create a digital poster dedicated to one of the countries that are members of the Spanish-speaking world.
Your poster must include the name of the country and the names and pictures of at least the following items:
Map
Flag
Capital city (name and picture)
National bird
National flower
National dish
Guidelines:
Be neat, creative, and organized.
Use the elements and principles of design you studied in your Visual Arts class.
Remember that any words displayed on the poster must be large enough to be read from a distance.
Your classmates will vote for the best three posters. These chosen posters will be printed and displayed in the hall.
The winners of this competition will be invited to a pizza party: Classroom A213 @ 11: 30 am on Fr., Oct 10/ 2025.
Your participation is required.
NOTE:
Please check the poster posted here as a modest example or reference. You can create a much better design.
Make sure your poster includes:
Country name
Map (with label)
Flag
Capital city (name and picture)
National bird (name and picture)
National flower (name and picture)
National dish (name and picture)
Words large enough to read from a distance
Neat, creative, and organized design
When voting, give 1–5 points in each category:
Content (1–5) – All required items are included.
Creativity (1–5) – Poster shows originality and artistic effort.
Neatness (1–5) – Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.
Design (1–5) – Good use of elements and principles of design (balance, color, space, etc.).
Overall Impact (1–5) – Poster is eye-catching and effective at representing the country.
Maximum Score: 25 points
El Día de los Muertos. CALACA MASK PROJECT
PROMPT:
Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)
Materials
Mask template (printed on cardstock)
Scissors
Pencil and eraser
Glue or tape
Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)
Paints, markers, or colored pencils
Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)
Steps
Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.
Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.
Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).
Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.
Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.
Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.
Try it on and take a photo for the class display!
Design Ideas
Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.
La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.
Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).
Las estaciones
“Me visto. Y soy.”
By:Regan Staples
¡Hola! Me llamo Regan. Voy una entrevista de trabajo. Fisicamente, soy joven, morena, y hermosa. Como persona, soy amable, trabajadora, y tímida. Me pongo camisa de vestir blanca, pantalones nergros, y zapatos cerrados de vestir dorado. Mi ropa dice que soy trabajadora y tímida. Gracias ¡Adios!
Instructions / Rubric:
A full-body photo of yourself wearing your final outfit for your formal event.
A final video in which you orally describe in detail your outfit and explain what you are like in terms of physical appearance and personality.
Your final written description (Google Doc already approved) describing yourself and your formal attire.