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13555
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Communication Sciences
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Entry requirements |
do not have
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Mode of delivery |
Theoretical and practical
Tutoring
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Work placements |
does not apply
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Learning outcomes |
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data and information. Ability to plan and execute the tasks of information design projects. Ability to construct linear and multilinear communication models. Ability to communicate the selected information in a clear and accessible way. The knowledge and skills to develop methodologies to measure an infographic project quality. Critical attitudes and sense of autonomy toward data visualization and multimedia infographics.
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Syllabus |
1. Research: searching, collecting and selecting of information:
- The Internet as a means
- Journalism on the web
- Newspaper infographics
- Infographics planning
- Reference presentation templates.
2. Origins, applications, and definitions of information design:
- Multimedia infographic examples
- Information design methods and methodologies
- User experience and usability tests.
3. Multimedia design applied to infographics:
- Principles of synthesis and visual composition
- Visual ergonomics and color theory
- Usability, visual dynamics, and interactivity
- Data representation choice criteria
- Storytelling and storyboard development.
4. Multimedia production:
- Precise vector drawing and illustration
- Graphic animation for data and information
5. Programming and interactivity:
- Vector images for the screen
- XML, Java Script and D3.
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Main Bibliography |
Cairo, A. (2008). Infografía 2.0: visualización interactiva de información en prensa. Madrid: Alamut.
Cairo, A. (2011). El Arte Funcional: Infografia y visualización de información. Madrid: Alamut.
Cairo, A. (2016). The thruthful art. Data, charts, and maps for comunication. New Riders.
Knight, C., Glaser, J. (2011). Diagramas. Grandes ejemplos de infografía contemporánea. Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili.
Lupton, E. and Philips, J.C. (2008). Novos Fundamentos do Design, São Paulo, Cosac Naify.
Ribeiro, S.A. (2008). Infografia de imprensa: história e análise ibérica comparada. Coimbra: MinervaCoimbra.
Shaoqiang, W. (Ed.). (2014). Infographics: Designing & Visualizing Data. Promopress.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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