How To Construct A Title Page (STAMP SHOW 2005) |
| I. PURPOSE OF TITLE PAGE |
| A. INFORM VIEWER WHAT HE IS GOING TO SEE & TYPE OF EXHIBIT (eg: PH, SS, etc.) |
| B. INFORM VIEWER BRIEFLY OF BACKGROUND/HISTORICAL VIEWPOINT |
| | 1. Briefly fills in possible gaps necessary to understand exhibit subject |
| | 2. Informs viewer purpose of the exhibit |
| | 3. Introduces viewer to the wonder of your subject |
| C. BE BRIEF, SHOULDN’T TAKE MORE THAN A MINUTE TO READ |
II. STRUCTURE OF TITLE PAGE |
| A. TITLE OF EXHIBIT |
| | 1. Make sure viewer understands what the exhibit is about |
| | 2. Define the boundaries of exhibit as much as possible within title |
| B. BACKGROUND |
| | 1. Briefly give the viewer enough historical information to understand what story of exhibit is |
| | 2. Briefly give viewer enough background to want to view exhibit |
| | 3. Briefly give subject life and charm, if possible (make story compelling) |
| C. STRUCTURE OF EXHIBIT |
| | 1. Discussion of components, what is and is not present |
| | 2. Explain keys to understanding exhibit (important items, etc.) |
| | 3. Items to look for (if appropriate) |
| D. EXHIBIT PLAN |
| | 1. Outline exhibit in natural breakdown of subjects (as per running headings) |
| | 2. Particularly critical in thematic exhibit (generally separate page required) |
| E. PHILATELIC ITEM/ILLUSTRATION |
| | 1. Use eye-catcher item that will not detract from continuity of main story or flow |
| | 2. If appropriate, place map or illustration as aid to better understand exhibit |
| | 3. No limit or boundaries to what is allowed, but use space wisely |
HELPFUL HINT: |
| It maybe helpful to have additional title pages within exhibit (think of section headings in a text book) |
| | 1. Will improve treatment of subject particularly in eyes of judges |
| | 2. Assists in flow of story (you always know where you are in exhibit) |
| | 3. Makes viewing easier and more educational |
Tim Bartshe & Harvey Tilles |
