53-3230 Data Visualization

This class combines theory and practice on visual journalism through graphics. It focuses on information graphics reporting and the job of the modern-day visual journalist. Students will gain experience while researching and creating different types of information graphics; including explanatory charts (bars, pies, fever, tables) maps and diagrams for both print and online media. In addition, students will learn how to find graphics potential in stories, what makes a graphic effective, and how graphics combine with other story forms into creating multimedia story packages.

3 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 53-2220 Visual Journalism or 53-1015 Reporting and Writing I
Requirements Permission of Instructor