Data visualisation for journalists
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but an infographic can convey so so much more.
... and the means to create professional-looking infographics are now available to every journalist, often for free. Apply yourself for one day and you will be able to:
• Select the best way to show your data;
• Translate numbers to comprehensible pictures for your reader;
• Tell stories using maps;
• Make the details and the overall picture balance perfectly;
• Quickly mock up infographics for the graphics department to polish; and,
• And do this all, for free.
There are more options for creating mind-blowing infographics than ever before. This course will guide you through some options and show you how to render data into stunning visuals.
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Who should attend:
This one-day course is suitable for journalists and layout subs to wrap their heads around world best practice infographic creation.
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About the facilitator:
Christa Morrison is a New Media Lecturer and Multimedia Content Producer, teaching Emerging News Technologies and Entrepreneurial Journalism at the Sheridan Institute for Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada in a Journalism: New Media Program. The programme caters to international graduates, industry professionals in need of retraining and freelancers seeking practical, hands-on training.
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Had something else in mind?
The IAJ are the media training specialists. If you can't find what you're looking for on our website, please contact our Writing Unit Manager, Sandra Roberts on 011 482 4990 or az.gro.jai@etirw to discuss your requirements.
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Institute for the Advancement of Journalism, Johannesburg
More info:
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
1 Richmond Forum, Cedar Avenue
Richmond