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Today ’ s timeline. In the news - 10 minutes. Intro to Data & Information Graphics - 60 mins. Mobile + Journalism - 45 minutes. Break - 10 minutes. Real-Time Report - 60 minutes. Photoshop for design - now or next week?. Review assignment(s) - Highlights from review
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Today’s timeline • In the news - 10 minutes • Intro to Data & Information Graphics - 60 mins • Mobile + Journalism - 45 minutes • Break - 10 minutes • Real-Time Report - 60 minutes • Photoshop for design - now or next week?
Review assignment(s) - Highlights from review - Highlights from Digital Footprint
Graphics + Web + Data + Journalism Infographics, Data Visualization and Interactives Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Robert Hernandez email: r.hernandez@usc.edu 213.280.5187c | 323.761.9054 Office: 121c
Data Journalism Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/video/2013/apr/04/what-is-data-journalism-video
Why are Graphics important? • Can communicate complex concepts effectively • Visualizing of info/data can reveal contextual concepts • A mashup of data, design and storytelling
Why are [Web] Graphics important? • Can communicate complex concepts effectively • Visualizing of info/data can reveal contextual concepts • A mashup of data, design and storytelling • Can be presented in an interactive way • Increases engagement and ownership
Defining: in·fo·gra·phic “Information graphics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge often used to support information, strengthen it and present it within a sensitive context.They are specific, context-sensitive and often times hand-crafted.” • Can be static, animated or interactive. Source: Benjamin Wiederkehr, Editor of Datavisualization.ch http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-data-visualization-and-an-infographic
Defining: da·ta vi·su·al·i·za·tion “Data visualizations are visual displays of measured quantities by means of the combined use of a coordination system, points, lines, shapes, digits, letters quantified by visual attributes.They are general, context-free and often times created automatically.” • Can be static, animated or interactive. Source: Benjamin Wiederkehr, Editor of Datavisualization.ch http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-data-visualization-and-an-infographic
Defining: in·ter·ac·tiv·ity “Providing output based on input from the user. This output feeds back into the user's decision process for subsequent interaction. Implying that the user of the software can exert some control over the software, and not just be a passive page-turner recipient.” • Can this be done in other media? NO! Only Web Source: Don Wittekind, assistant professor at the UNC at Chapel Hill
Infographic Examples Source: http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/infographics-process_509e119959153.png
Infographic Examples Source: GOOD | http://www.good.is/post/transparency-what-is-the-easiest-way-to-power-a-lightbulb/
Infographic Examples Source: http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/files/2010/07/shouldilearnprogramming.png
Infographic Examples Source: The Oatmeal | http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling
Infographic Examples Source: foursquare | https://foursquare.com/infographics/10millionhttps://foursquare.com/2010infographic
Infographic Examples Source: http://www.designerinfographics.com/southern-right-whales-infographic.jpg
Infographic Examples Source: WIRED | http://www.wired.com/design/2012/07/you-suck-at-infographics/?utm_campaign=Previous&utm_source=Contextly
Infographic Examples with light interactivity Source: NYTimes | http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president/scenarios
Infographic Examples Source: Tomas Nilsson | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LF5M9nlFQs
Infographic Examples Source: Tomas Nilsson | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LF5M9nlFQs
Data Viz Examples Source: Information is Beautiful | http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/mountains-out-of-molehills/
Data Viz Examples Source: Information is Beautiful | http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/the-billion-dollar-o-gram-2009/
Data Viz Examples Source: Information is Beautiful | http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/the-billion-dollar-o-gram-2009/
Data Viz Examples Source: NYTimes | http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/31/business/20080801-metrics-graphic.html
Data Viz Examples Source: NYTimes | http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/09/sports/olympics/new-olympic-stars-of-twitter.html?hp
Data Viz Examples Source: Google | http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/projects/armsglobe/
Data Viz Examples Source: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/29/magazine/rivera-pitches.html?_r=2&
Data Viz Examples Source: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/05/sports/olympics/the-100-meter-dash-one-race-every-medalist-ever.html?_r=0
Data Viz Examples Source: BBC and Hans Rosling | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo
Data Viz Examples Source: BBC and Hans Rosling | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo
[ BREAK] Please return in 10 minutes
Assignment #1 Create infographic on neighborhood in district(Photoshop) Must have: Intro text, Pull quote, 2 points of interest, 1 chart/graphic, Photos, Map and Source/Credits. Different neighborhoods.FTP the image (jpg or png) onto your server (ascjweb.com - /graphic/). THEN, post a link to your assignment to this week’s comments. Deadline: Thursday, Feb 27 9AM
Title & source Specs to make one [ Intro text ] [ Map fromGoogle Maps ] [ Chart(s) ] Canvas is 1024x768 Photos/Points of interest [ Pullquote ]
Graphic Resources • Mindy McAdams' tutorial on Datahttp://www.jtoolkit.com/data/10,000 Words Blog: Databaseshttp://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/category/database10 Awesome Free Tools To Make Infographicshttp://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-free-tools-infographics/ • Gapminderhttp://www.gapminder.org/ • WeePlaceshttp://www.weeplaces.com/
Graphic Resources • Nathan Yau's FlowingDatahttp://flowingdata.com/Information Is Beautifulhttp://www.informationisbeautiful.net/Chart Pornhttp://chartporn.org/ • Data Visualizationhttp://datavisualization.ch/ • Coolinfographics.comhttp://www.coolinfographics.com/
Assignment 2: Start working on Midterm Multimedia / Story Package 1 Minimum 800 words and one two-minute Webby element. Both must relate to your beat (if you have one) and located within your district. More details: http://elprofe.me/usc/2014/spring/518/midterm/Post the URL to blog post’s comments. Deadline: Thursday, March 13 9AM
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Robert Hernandez email: r.hernandez@usc.edu twitter: @webjournalist 213.280.5187c | 323.761.9054 Office: 121c
Interactivity Examples Source: Discovery | http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/titanic/technology/technology.html
Interactivity Examples Source: El Mundo | http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2005/graficos/abr/s2/casa_25.html
Interactivity Examples Source: Sun-Sentinel| http://www.sun-sentinel.com/broadband/theedge/sfl-edge-t-canemaker,0,4142989.flash
Interactivity Examples Source: BBC| http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/uk/06/electricity_calc/html/1.stm
Interactivity Examples Source: Marketplace | http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/budget-hero
Interactivity Examples Source: KQED | http://blogs.kqed.org/lowdown/2013/11/12/traffic-waves