do graph by PowerPoint

Form + Function + Feelings Visual Communication on the Internet

(and beyond)

Do as I say, not as I do! My presentations are very simple!

The amount of data and information available to us every day is staggering. It is easy to become overwhelmed and tuned out. Creating visual representations of data allows for clearer processing and understanding of data and relationships.

I want to be an accountant, why do I need to know about visualization? ● Regardless of your chosen profession, the ability to

communicate clearly will be essential. Visual methods of communication can enhance your delivery, especially across industries or specializations.

● Knowing the “tricks of the trade” will also help you be a more savvy consumer - not swayed just by a “pretty package.”

Basics of Graphic Design & Color Please watch this video from Lynda.com: ● Getting Started in Graphic Design with Kristin Ellison ● You may need to log in to Lynda.com, use your Valpo username and

password.

Tools for working with color ● Tools for choosing a colour scheme ● Typography in an Infographic

Information, Technology & Innovation - Ch. #30 Please read this Chapter: ● Information Visualization ● Article on the Design of Pinterest

○ Kind of long, but very relevant to the importance of visual appeal and design as well as a good description of how Pinterest differs from other social media.

A TED Talk on visualization ● David McCandless: The beauty of data visualization ● See some examples in the Google

Community.

Visualize This! Assignment Use one of the following tools (or another if you are familiar with it already) to create an infographic on a topic of your choice. Again, you may use an assignment that you need to do for another class.

After creating your Infographic share it to the Google Community, with a hashtag for your topic and one for your section.

Check out your classmates’ infographics as well! +1 the three most relevant to your studies or interest areas. Due: Sunday, April 19th at 5:00 pm.

Tools to Use - due at 5 pm Sunday 4/19

● Visme.com ● http://piktochart.com ● 5 Infographics to Make Infographics in

PowerPoint ● Feel free to use Adobe CS6 or other design

software.

Answer these questions about your visual (10 pts, same due date):

1. What is the main point or message of your graphic? 2. What effect, reaction, or emotion are you trying to create? 3. Why did you select the colors? 4. Why did you select the font? 5. Why did you use the images, shapes, or charts you did? Answer these questions in a Google Doc and share with me. Use examples from the readings and videos to help explain your selections and give complete explanations. Use the naming convention lastname. firstinitial.infoexpl for the explanation. Submit this by sharing with me via Google Drive by 5 pm on Sunday, 4/19.