Infographics

Code:

CC061

Acronym:

INF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Design

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	10	CC - Study Plan	3	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Understand the role infographic communication in the representation of information, and its relevance for understanding this information. Apply the structural concepts of Visual Communication Design to the context ofinfographic. Explore the areas of study of visual communication infographic communication. Understand the role ofinfographic in exploring narrative genres, and their application in the various products. Reflect and analyse, from a critical viewpoint, on the main functions ofinfographic communication, in its informative, didactic, communicational and artistic component. Develop projects, combining technical knowledge and design concepts in a creative and theoretically sustained way.

Learning outcomes and competences

Applying the language of visual communication design to the design and implementation of infographic.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

knowledge of the software mentioned.
Graphic Design domain.

Program

- Infographic - Definition of the concept.  - Characterisation of the  environment. - Morphological elements of design and exploring them in the infographic media: configuration; colour; Scaling elements of design. Visual codes. Study of visual codes in the infographic context: typography, iconography, graphics and image (illustration and photography). Infographic as a support and process to configure information.

Mandatory literature

WURMAN, Richard Saul; Information Design, The MIT Press
Matt Woolman; Digital Information Graphics

Complementary Bibliography

TUFTE, Edward, ; Visual explanations: images and quantitier, evidence and narrative, Graphics Press
TUFTE, Edward; Envisioning Information, Graphics Press
MEGGS, Philip; A History of Graphic Design, Wiley
TUFTE, Edward, ; The Visual display of quantitative information, Graphics Press
Cairo, A;; Infografia 2.0: visualización interactiva de información en prensa, 2008
Mijksenaar, Paul;; Diseño de la información, 2008
Holmes, Nigel;; Diagramatic Graphics, 2005

Teaching methods and learning activities

A theory and expository component, by the lecturer, with a view to the presentation and development of contents; reflection and discuss, analysis of texts and practical cases, in which students are encouraged to participate. A practical component, intended for students to apply the concepts learned, in individual or group assignments.

Software

Adobe In Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

keywords

Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Computer-aided design
Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Graphic design

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	60,00
Frequência das aulas	50,00
Trabalho de investigação	20,00
Total:	130,00

Eligibility for exams

To be eligible for exams, students must attend 75% of all course hours.

Calculation formula of final grade

- Continuous assessment, based on the work developed during the semester (30%); - Final project (40%); - Theory assignment (70%);

Examinations or Special Assignments

Failure to attend 75% of classes, in the cases established by law, may require an oral discussion of the assessment items presented, to be indicated by the lecturer by the end of the respective semester, and a new written test on the subject contents.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students under special student status should give notice of their situation to the lecturer before 31 October of the respective academic year. - Students shall establish together with the lecturer a work plan, without prejudice to the rights and benefits provided by law. - If a student is not able to attend classes, s/he shall book appointments with the lecturer to discuss project work. - Coursework must always be supervised by the lecturer, if not, it will not be considered for assessment purposes.

Classification improvement

The improvement of grades is done according to the parameters of the assessment type in force.

Observations

For assessment purposes, all coursework must always be supervised by the lecturer. The deadline for submitting the assignments is 15 January 2009.