DESIGNING INFOGRAPHICS
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Trainer and Course Introduction
i) The ‘WHY’ of Infographics : Illustration & Communication Design
2. Learn What Is Infographics
i) What is Infographics and what makes a good one
ii) How to work within your limits
iii) How to work with a team (if you have one)
iv) Why infographics are effective
v) Techniques for spotting data in stories
vi) Six valuable steps for planning an effective infographic
3. Purpose of Infographics
i) How to use and make some of the building blocks of infographics: maps, charts and flow charts
ii) Ways data can be visualised to clarify it and give it meaning
iii) How to effectively design a good infographic by elements of: type, colour, underlying grid structure
4. Planning and Outlining
i) Things that you need to know about infographics
ii) Plan an infographic
iii) Sketch a layout of your infographic
iv) Learn to make a chart: bar, line and pie maps to pull them all together into an infographic
v) Learn what kind of data each one is used for
vi) Some things you shouldn't do with them
5. The Types of Infographics
i) Sequence of events: alphabetical/numerical/chronological
ii) Map components: visual variables
iii) Types of maps & Type on maps
iv) Drawing roads and info pointer boxes on maps that aren't awful
6. Make an Infographic, NOW!
i) *GUIDED PRACTICAL WORK FOR 1 HOUR*
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This project-based course is aimed at anyone from students to working professional who requires:
Easy graphics-based presentations
Designing & using graphics
Presenting information effectively
Their work to be remembered
RATIONALITY
Since infographics exploded onto the graphic design scene about ten years ago, they’ve become a staple for communication in classrooms, in the workplace, and across the web:
Quick overview of topic with infographics
Explain a complex process in a simple manner
Graphics and images are widely accepted, understood, and simple
Often used method in training employees
LEARNING OUTCOME
Be able to communicate their ideas in a graphical format with clarity
Creating a new perception of the same mundane/boring data
Organise Information in useful manner, [distribution & future referencing]
FOR PRICING AND BOOKING THIS COURSE, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT admin@marcnzed.com
OR CALL +6012 451 4977 (MALAYSIA) OR +65 9052 3859 (SINGAPORE)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Marc & Zed Training Singapore in collaboration with Marc & Zed SPACES Malaysia