Skip to Main Content

HIST122: World Civilization II: Creating Your Display

Tall Case Display Tips

 

Central sign

a.      Title of display

b.   Group member names (first and last)

 

Captions

a.       Triple check grammar and punctuation

b.      Be succinct but still get your points across

c.      16 pt font

d.      Times New Roman

e.       Don’t make them too long

                                                              i.      Keep under 4-5 inches wide

f.       Cut apart, spread throughout shelf

g.      Use plastic sign holders to display captions especially if you have top shelf.

Use foam risers to elevate things at back of case. Get from circulation desk.

Props are good. But balance the content with the ‘sparkle’

Use fabric to cover bottom and bring in color

 Think height.  Use the space you have.

Table Displays

Table Dimensions

a.       Remember you only get half (so 28”)

b.      57”x27”

c.       8” high

 

 Central sign 

a.       Title of display

b.    Names of group members (first and last)

Captions

a.       Triple check grammar and punctuation

b.      Be succinct but still get your points across

c.       16 pt font

d.      Times New Roman

e.       Don’t make them too long

                                                              i.      Keep under 4-5 inches wide

f.       Cut apart, spread throughout case

 

Use foam risers to elevate things at back of case. Get from circulation desk.

 Props are good. But balance the content with the ‘sparkle’