Question

Identify at least five distinct factors essential for representing the issue of corruption. Write briefly in the space provided on page 20.

Answer 1

Here are five distinct factors essential for visually representing the issue of corruption in a poster:

Deception / Hidden Nature:
Corruption involves secret deals and a betrayal of public trust. The visual representation must convey a sense of secrecy, something being obscured, masked, or operating in the shadows to highlight the dishonest and non-transparent nature of the act.
Erosion of Public Trust / Justice:
Corruption dismantles the foundation of fair governance and equal opportunity. The imagery should reflect this decay, distortion, or the destruction of societal pillars, like distorting the classic symbols of law and order (e.g., scales, gavels).
Impact on the Common Person / Society:
The ultimate consequence is harm to citizens, often through poor public services or diverted funds. The visuals need to clearly establish the link between the corrupt act and the suffering or deprivation experienced by the average, honest person.
Exchange / Transaction (Bribery):
The core act often involves an illicit exchange—money, power, or influence changing hands improperly. This transaction needs to be symbolized, such as hands meeting under a table or a metaphorical flow of wealth.
Chain Reaction / Systemic Issue:
Corruption is rarely isolated; it often spreads and becomes deeply ingrained in systems. The design should suggest a wider network, a spreading "disease," or a complex web of complicity that traps the entire system.

Answer 2

Concept 1: The Blind Scales of Justice Visual Description: 
This concept centers on the classic Scales of Justice. One pan is heavily weighted down by a mass of large, crumpled currency notes or gold coins. A hand depositing the currency emerges from the shadows, partially hidden. The other pan, representing the common person, is empty or holds a single cracked ceramic tile symbolizing a broken promise. Lady Justice's blindfold is ripped, with one eye deliberately closed or turned away. 
Text/Tagline: "The Price of Injustice is Paid by All." 
Focus: Emphasizes the erosion of justice (Factor 2) and the hidden transaction (Factors 1 and 4). The imbalance in the scale illustrates unfair advantage and the resulting harm to ordinary people (Factor 3). 
Concept 2: The Spiderweb of Greed
Visual Description: 
A large, dark spiderweb fills the frame. At its center is a grotesque human hand cupping money or a crown. The web entangles human silhouettes and icons of public services (e.g., water taps, hospital symbols, books). The mood is heavy and oppressive. 
Text/Tagline: "A Web of Corruption. Every Thread Harms the Public." 
Focus: Highlights the systemic, widespread nature (Factor 5) and the impact on the common person (Factor 3). The web represents the entangling, deceptive nature of corruption (Factor 1). 
Concept 3: The Sinking Ship of State
Visual Description: 
A grand ship symbolizing the State is shown sinking into dark waters. Large holes, cut deliberately, are visible below the waterline. A hand reaches from one of these holes, stealing a life preserver. Citizens on deck panic as essential lifeboats float away unused or broken. 
Text/Tagline: "Don’t Let Self-Interest Sink Our Future. Report Corruption." 
Focus: Uses the powerful sinking ship metaphor to show the erosion of trust (Factor 2) and the devastating impact on society (Factor 3). The sneaky hand stealing the life-saving tools symbolizes bribery and deceit (Factors 1 and 4).

Answer 3

Visual Theme: A bold, symbolic poster using high contrast and metaphor. Color Scheme: Blood Red, Deep Black, and White. The background is clean white; the graphic is central and dominant. Central Graphic: A stylized human hand grasps a vivid red rose — symbol of public good or national wealth. Black vines emerge from the palm, grafting onto the stem, draining the color from the flower. Extended Visual: The black vine descends from the hand and spreads like roots, cracking the white background. Within the vine are silhouettes of broken public items — a school bus, a water tap, a collapsed human figure. Textual Elements:
Headline (white on black): STOP THE BLACK GRAFT.
Subline (red on white): Corruption is a weed that starves the nation.
Symbolism and Rationale:
Red Rose: Symbolizes beauty, life, and national/public good.
Black Vines: Represent corruption — dark, parasitic, and systemic.
The Hand: Represents institutional or political power committing the act.
Cracking Ground and Trapped Items: Show corruption's deep societal impact.
Focus and Impact: This concept blends Factors 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in a unified, visual metaphor. It is bold, clean, and requires no complex text to convey its meaning — ideal for impactful poster design.