Infographics Training Course Outline

EXERCISE I: ANYBODY CAN SKETCH

PRESENTATION I: INFOGRAPHIC HISTORY

This talk will involve an expansion of the attached deck. Exposing the participants to a wide array of inspiration. Including introduce to the basic visual tools for representing data, form bar charts to complex data maps. Discussion includes: -Lines -Vertical bars -Horizontal bars -Pies -Tables -Pictograms -Maps

EXERCISE II: EXPLORE <> EXPLAIN

PRESENTATION II : THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF INFOGRAPHICS

Techniques best practices and workflows that can help to foster a collaborative culture of visual information in your environment. Includes exposure to a variety of free tools software and resources for non-designers.

PRESENTATION I: COLLECT>EXPLORE>EXPLAIN

Explores the practice of making graphics by introducing the participants to workflows for collecting, analyzing, storyboarding, and producing visual stories.

SESSION I: INFOGRAPHIC BEST PRACTICES

Exposes the participants to the features of pre-designed infographics templates and other prepared resources Chart forms explored: -Org chart -Flow chart -Work plan -Timeline -Progress report -Spider chart -Schedule and budget chart

SESSION II: FROM SPREADSHEET TO CANVAS

Participants will use illustrator and other tools to create charts conceived on the previous day. Practical discussions include: -Ready Reference for data analysis formulas -Dealing with percentages -Tricky Situations -Missing data -Big numbers, small change -Comparable scales -Coloring with black ink

PRESENTATION II: TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT AND COLOR

Functional theory and best practices for designing infographics. Discussion includes: -Fonts -The Visual-Data Continuum -Color

SESSION III: VISUAL EXPLANATIONS & MAPS

Details on strategizing visualizations beyond charts and using template maps, isometric drawing elements and other resources to execute.

SESSION V: OUTPUT

Strategies for making the final product fit for purpose. Includes exporting the best file type for any situation including interacting with Microsoft Office *Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are a guide for students. To ensure student satisfaction, these course topics and order may be modified or added to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.