Visual Communication Design Training Using Piktochart Platform For 8th Grade Students Of Makassar Junior High School 25
Keywords:
Digital Poster, Piktochart, Senior High School, Training, Visual LiteracyAbstract
Piktochart application training was conducted as an effort to empower visual literacy among high school students. This activity targeted 8th grade students of Makassar Junior High Scool 25 to introduce the basic techniques of making attractive and informative digital posters. Through lectures and hands-on practice, participants were trained to use Piktochart's main features to express ideas into poster designs. The training was held on March 2, 2025 and facilitated by a team from the Akba University of Technology Makassar. The results of the training showed high enthusiasm and a significant success rate, where the majority of students were able to produce posters worthy of being displayed on school media. This activity opens up further opportunities for the development of students' digital creativity and the application of graphic design technology in educational settings.
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