The ECAC family is back!  We started the new semester with a gathering of Student Ambassadors in their orientation, where the ambassadors introduced their unique qualities to each other.  This was followed by a workshop on ‘How to make an effective poster’ hosted by ELC Senior Instructor Ms Joan Leong.

During the workshop, Ms Leong shared some tips about how to make a poster that is effective in attracting the attention of its audience.  She did not only explain the basic concepts and methods of making posters, but she also played an informative video that allowed a deeper understanding of the mechanics of poster creation.  The ambassadors were then grouped and given some packaging and promotional flyers of different products and brands.  The groups analysed and discussed the design of the samples and were invited to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the design, as well as share their ideas about how to improve them.  Through this process, the ambassadors learned the different characteristics of a good poster which they can apply when making posters for future workshops.  The orientation ended with a short briefing of the programme of ECAC activities this semester.  The ECAC Student Ambassadors will be taking an active role in organising these activities, and it is hoped that through their involvement, they will learn organisational and management skills.

Written by Emily Ieong Wai I and Noelia Ye Ling, ECAC Student Ambassadors