InfoGraphics

1. What is an INFOGRAPHIC?

a. Watch Video: https://vimeo.com/29684853

b. Read Story: https://www.customermagnetism.com/infographics/what-is-an-infographic/

c. View Sample: https://visual.ly/community/infographic/other/infographic-about-infographics

2. WebQuest

a. In Google, search “topic infographic” or “infographic about topic” and see what shows up!

b. List of infographic topics

3. How to create an infographic

a. Keep it simple

b. Decide on a color scheme

c. Research some great facts and stats

d. Make sure the arguments hold

e. Make complex data easy to understand

f. Draw conclusions

g. Cite the sources used

4. Colors and Fontsa. http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html

i. 1st column…towards bottom

5. Project 1 & 2: How to Make and Edit a chart in Illustrator ____30 points (Bar Graph & Pie Chart)

a. Bar Chart -- Watch this video & make up numbers to use (colors/fonts/graph)

i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDtMFFS39ng

b. Pie Chart -- Watch this video tutorial and make up numbers to use (colors/fonts/graph)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDDZiBKHe94

6. Project 4: Choose a topic and do some research __ 15 points (This is what you will create your infographic on)

a. At least 5 sources for information

b. Must have stats/numbers to support your research

c. Copy and paste links into a Word Document and put in some facts you would use

7. Which type of infographic is right for you?

a. Use this as a guide for which type of chart will work best for your type of learning, not your

friends. Just follow the path for you.b. https://piktochart.com/blog/8-types-of-infographics-which-right-for-you/

8. Now….search for sample tutorials on how to create an infographic in Illustrator

a. Must use the chart options in your design

b. Use these as a guide or use them 100%

c. Use your own shapes and color