Creative Infographics: Between Art and Journalism

Creative infographics: between art and journalism

“Here begins your turn. I want to encourage you, based on everything explained, to build your own work, which, using data visualized through the infographic, show a part of you, reach us all. I recommend you follow these steps: 1. Choose a topic (in general) that interests you. In the course I have already made clear my interests: human relations, sexuality, the use of time ... Think about it in these terms. 2. Ground your issue in a very specific case, from a point of view that can be specified in data. 3. Recoléctalos during a period of time. Try to make it a short period - one day? A week? - or it is very possible that your first attempt is to give up at this point. 4. Look for a classic visualization model: make it simple. We all admire the originality, but this, sometimes, comes copying. Be original in the information you present, do not be shy in using existing representation models. 5. I suggest you not be overly ambitious in the format: better a project finished with pencil and paper in DinA4 than a great idea never made. 6. If you dare give it a personal graphic touch, but remember that this is not the most important thing. 7. Do not be shy !: Share your project in the forum. Ask for the opinion of others and pay close attention. Listen to everyone. It is very difficult, but it is the best way to learn (even if it is to do the opposite of what they tell you). This is the principle of our relationship: for me this course is sterile without your contribution. As I say in lesson 2 I learn everything. I will learn from your doubts, concerns and questions. Within my professional possibilities I will remain attentive to your projects and, if You ask me, I will return my impressions. We 'see' you in the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Well, since we are already at the end of the course, we are going to do a review now of what we have been seeing in all these lessons. First of all I told you about how I got to the infographic in the mid 80's, when it was still not a trade in itself and the parameters had to be defined . Then he told you about boredom, how important it is as a concept for me to generate, to create and the importance of influences and references also in my life and in my profession. I have also talked to you later about the topics that I think are almost a guarantee of success. Then we have talked about how...”

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Course summary for: Creative Infographics: Between Art and Journalism

• Level: Beginner
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• 5448 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 5m)
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• Category

  Design

• Areas

  Communication, Infographics, Information Design