Making Infographics

Infographics are a powerful and fun way to tell a visual story. In this course, you’ll learn how to combine visual design principles and data sets to make infographics that communicate complex information simply. Practice using data sets and online tools to create your own infographic.

6 Hours

Free

Certificate of Course Completion

Learn to create data-driven stories using infographics		Learn the elements of design and how the apply to infographics
Learn how to use data to tell a visual story.		Review visual design fundamentals that apply to layout, color, iconography and text.

Explore open data and open data sets		Create your own infographic for instructional use
Gather your own data set and discover other resources for using open data.		Create an infographic using data, visual design principles and online tools.

Intro to Infographics
Let's Get to Know Each Other
Designing with Text
Designing with Iconography
Designing with Color
Laying It All Out
Discussion: Designing as a Process
Practice: Break it Down
Turning Data into an Infographic
Practice: Make your own data set
Make & Share: Your Own Infographic
Discussion: Infographics in the Classroom
Lesson Plan: Making Infographics

Micro-credential Connection

This course can help you develop the skills needed to earn the Making Media for Classroom Use: Images, Graphics and Interactives micro-credential. Earning eight micro-credentials qualifies you to become a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator. Learn more.

What we provide:

A space to practice what you have learned
Free online tools recommendations
Certificate of Course Completion

What is KQED Teach?

We offer a collection of free, hands-on professional learning opportunities focused on Digital Media. Educators can build skills in digital storytelling, data visualization, and critical media use to support all curriculum areas. These skills allow educators to facilitate learning environments where their students can create digital content, develop their communication and technology skills, and engage in deeper learning that encourages critical thinking.

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