Propaganda Project: Audience Analysis

As a campaign of nationalism, my project will naturally focus on the citizens of the country, Terrorstan. Being that Terrorstan has a high population of genocidal maniacs, religious extremists, suicide bombers, and other outcasts of the world, the focus of my posters would be promoting further terrorism. This is in line with the overall goal of Terrorstan to sow fear, destruction, and dissension in the world.

Something to keep in mind about my audience is their diversity. Realistically, a campaign would have to come in a wide variety of languages. However the design aesthetic will center on soviet and Arabic imagery, due to both the location and history of Terrorstan as a former part of the Soviet Union, and also due to it current proximity to the Middle East and a large Muslim population.

Another consideration in my choices will be the natural volatility of the nation and the region. With infrastructure being constantly built and destroyed, either as a political statement or just for fun, mediums such as television and film are difficult to maintain and one can only hope that a given citizen would receive the message. Therefore, a poster/billboard-based campaign would be the only viable option (the billboards less so, due to cost and explodability). With posters, one only needs enough non-mortared wall space upon which to tape or glue the message.

The messages will center most prominently on the theme of giving one’s life for Terrorstan, with a bomb strapped to the chest being a prominent motif. That’s like apple pie to them. The burning of effigies will also be supported, as it is the national pastime.