Project 4: Infographics
For this project, you will be creating an infographic based on a topic that you are interested in. You will need to use your combined knowledge of layout, typography, and color theory to create a successful infographic.
LEARNING TARGETS:
- I can research data for and use the artistic process to come up with an idea to make an infographic .
- I can use my knowledge of layout, typography, color theory, and the elements and principles of design to create a well executed infographic.
- I can construct a infographic showing mastery of Illustrator tools.
What are infographics?
Infographics: Human generated visual representations of data
Data Visualizations: Computer generated visual representations of data
Why Infographics?
Data Visualizations: Computer generated visual representations of data
Why Infographics?
- They help us see patterns and connections that matter
- They help information make more sense
- They tell a story and help focus on important information
- Visualized info looks really cool
using infographics to control your message
how to create quality infographics
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Resources
Pop Chart Examples
Creative Bloq
Information is Beautiful
Infographics Pinterest Board
Google Public Data Explorer
Creative Bloq
Information is Beautiful
Infographics Pinterest Board
Google Public Data Explorer
PLAN
Decide what you are going to make! Use sketches or writing to generate ideas for your infographic. Research your topic and compile the most important or interesting facts and data. Your piece should communicate a message and you will need to decide what that message is. What do you want people to think after they read your infographic? Remember that good brainstorming involves coming up with as many ideas as possible even if they are bad!
How to come up with a great topic for your art project
Now that you have narrowed down to one idea, how are you going to visualize it? You may need to begin by taking or compiling reference photos or drawings to trace in illustrator. Begin to plan your composition and layout, considering typography, color theory and the elements and principles of design. Remember you are not changing ideas at this point, just playing with how to use the space on the paper. Remember that you should be able to explain how your choices relate back to your message! Also be conscious of where your risk taking is going to come in to your piece. When you have made a decision complete a final sketch of your composition.
How to come up with a great topic for your art project
Now that you have narrowed down to one idea, how are you going to visualize it? You may need to begin by taking or compiling reference photos or drawings to trace in illustrator. Begin to plan your composition and layout, considering typography, color theory and the elements and principles of design. Remember you are not changing ideas at this point, just playing with how to use the space on the paper. Remember that you should be able to explain how your choices relate back to your message! Also be conscious of where your risk taking is going to come in to your piece. When you have made a decision complete a final sketch of your composition.
Step 3: Begin to create
Start your project. At some point check in and post about how it is going.
polish and present
Put finishing touches on your piece and clean up craftsmanship.
Save your piece and write your artist statement. Put both in your digital portfolio
Save your piece and write your artist statement. Put both in your digital portfolio