Study Guide

Objective

Students can design information graphics. The student understands the principles of information visualization. They can select appropriate production and publishing environments and design tools. They can choose the most appropriate visualization method for communicating information. The student will be able to produce simple moving images.

Content

- uses, purpose and objectives of information graphics and data visualization
- design of the visual information system
- different ways and means of implementing information visualization
- presentation of an information graphic set

Prerequisites

Mastering the learning outcomes of the Basics of Graphic Design and Technical Capabilities and Motion Graphics courses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can design and implement information graphics for different publishing channels. The student is able to convert the given data into a visually understandable format. Students will be able to produce simple motion graphics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can design and implement high-quality information graphics for different publishing channels. Students will be able to search for and organise data for visualization. They will be able to convert the data into a visually understandable format and justify their choice of visualization. They can apply the rules of graphic design, typography and information visualization in their work. The student understands they responsibility as a communicator of information. They are able to produce moving information graphics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to design and implement excellent information graphics for different publishing channels. They will search for data of interest for information visualization, organise and combine the data they collect. The student will be able to transform the data obtained into a clear, reasoned and accurate information format. They will be able to develop their skills in graphic design, typography and information visualization in their work. Understand their responsibility as a communicator of information. They will be able to produce mobile information graphics.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can design and implement information graphics for different publishing channels. The student is able to convert the given data into a visually understandable format. Students will master the rules of graphic design, typography and information visualization in their work.