SC+JL+Propaganda





Sarah Cho When people look at normal propaganda displayed, they are usually plain, with not much motivation. Me and my partner thought that it will be better if it was something that people can carry around with them, just like the Little Red Book. Therefore, my partner and I decided to do something that everyone could wear, and as well as remember Mao as their fabulous leader. Our moto was simply "Always Next To You." This showed how when they wore the shirt, they should remember that Mao was the one who started their lives, and without him nothing would be in control. In front of the shirt, we decided to put a painted face of Mao Zedong. This brought the idea of Mao and expressed the importance and praise Mao should receive due to his fabulous achievements. Behind his body, we painted the shirt read, but with gradation to show the importance of him standing out, and to express his existence.

Since the main idea of Mao Zedong was to make people believe that he was the center of the world, and people should only believe him and nobody else. The written part in the back of the shirt shows that Mao should be the only one that will be there when people need help, and in the front, he is the one that people should center. Our overall cooperation was fabulous because we agreed on what to do, and divided the work equally. We decided to make a propaganda that we can enhance the abilities we had. We both enjoyed doing art, painting, and designing. We were able to expose and use the skills we had for art.

Jenice Lee Our propaganda is not a typical propaganda that only influence others visually. By creating a Mao T-shirt, we thought it would promote the idea of Mao visually and physically. Thus, by wearing a shirt that is printed with a humongous portrait of Mao Zedong, one will feel more attached to him, which eventually is the purpose of propaganda. Also, we emphasized the existence of Mao by creating a red graduation around his shoulder. This can be also interpreted as high status and social power. In addition to the portrait, to increase thorough understanding of the propaganda, we included short slogan that described the whole concept behind creating Mao T-shirt. Our slogan is "Always Next To you," which means that Mao is everywhere people goes so that they will always remember him. Our propaganda seeks the same purpose as for the Little Red Book, because Little Red Book was carried by people 24/7. Likewise, this T-shirt will also follow people 24/7, but in a more efficient way. Lastly, we interpreted the idea of propaganda into modern understanding. Therefore, we made a magazine cover that promoted the idea of Mao. This is a sufficient way for the future generation to be interested in the idea of Mao because, it is more amiable than a political propaganda poster. This relates to the theme of the Cultural Revolution because it enhances the idea of Cult of Personality. He is portrayed as a helper in our propaganda that people can easily seek for help or advice. Also, we thought this kind of propaganda will increase attention to Mao because he was shown as the leader of People's Republic of China. Evaluation form for Sarah Cho

Overall, our product came out amazingly good. We had a good teamwork and that helped us to shorten our time. We divided the work equally when we drew the T-shirt. Sarah drew the brown parts and I drew the face and the red graduation. The letters in the back was a collaboration of both of our efforts. She did well on listening to my opinions and suggesting ideas. Also, for the magazine, I made the background picture and she put together all the picture with the magazine format. It was pleasure to work with her and it really helped us to increase our concentration on finished the work. Therefore, overall, she did well on both cooperating and contributing to finalize the T-shirt and the magazine.