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If a picture is worth a thousand words, a good infographic is worth a thousand pages. As intuitive to create as it is to consume, data visualisation is a new visual language that is becoming increasingly popular. And the good news is that anyone with knowledge of storytelling, graphic design or data handling can learn with ease.
This in-depth, introductory course provides an overview of the data visualisation process, and an eye-opening initiation into its potential as a storytelling medium. You'll find out how to assemble and interpret datasets, and understand the basics of various popular visualisation techniques. You'll learn not just how to interpret a brief, but how to frame your final project for your audience to ensure the best possible outcome.
This course is for you if...
- You have to present for a living, using Powerpoint, Prezi or similar software
- You work with data and wish to learn more about turning data into something visually compelling
- You're a journalist or charity worker who wishes to learn more about telling stories with data
- You are a researcher who has to regularly brief designers and developers
- You're a designer working for a research company who wishes to learn more about information graphics and interactives
Course description
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 visualisationv
- 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
- Group activities to discuss example briefs, and explore solutions
- Group presentations of their visual outcomes
We also offer further bespoke Infographic training for teams – click here for more information.
Tutor profile
Valentina D'Efilippo is a graphic designer with a special interest in information design. After studying industrial design in Italy, she moved to London and gained a post-graduate degree in graphic design at the London College of Communication. She has worked with a number of leading agencies contributing to award-winning campaigns for global brands and, in 2013, she published The Infographic History of the World.
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Details
Date: Saturday 18 April 2015
Times: 10am-4pm
Venue: The Guardian, 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 18
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
