Course overview
Data visualisation is a new visual language that can be extremely effective as a means of telling stories and distilling large amounts of data into digestable images. This course provides an overview of the data visualisation process and its potential as a storytelling medium. You’ll find out how to interpret datasets and understand the basics of popular visualisation techniques. You’ll learn how to interpret a brief and how to frame your final project for your audience.
Course content
This one-day introductory course mixes theoretical instruction with exercises in sketching, storyboarding and data collection to provide a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of data visualisation. Attendees will also produce an original infographic created to a specific brief.
Topics covered on the day include:
- Introduction to the history and principles of data visualisation
- Data, story, design – the process of linking disciplines
- Understanding datasets and testing different perspectives
- Framing data for the target audience
- Maximising design for best impact, understanding and memorability
- Visualising data for different media•Understanding how to create briefs and respond to client briefs
- Group activities to discuss example briefs, and explore solutions
- Group presentations of their visual outcomes
Booking information
This course can also be tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Please enquire on 020 3353 3923 or email corporate.masterclasses@theguardian.com
