Making Infographics: Principles and Pitfalls
信息圖像製作：要訣與陷阱
Introduction
Data Visualization has been hailed as a hot trend in annual report, publication, press release, social media posts, promotion materials and different types of reports. The objective of this course is to introduce how info-graphics can enhance the effects of storytelling, influence readers and how to avoid common mistakes in design.
Contents
Session 1: Principles and Analytical Skills 原理與分析技巧
This session will focus on conceptual issues around planning for info-graphics and skills related to data collection, preparation and interpretation.
Course Codes: 19B-19, 19B-20
Date: 17 March 2020 (Tuesday)
Times: 19B-19 – Session 1: 0930-1230 (3 hours)
19B-20 – Session 2: 1400-1700 (3 hours)
Venue: Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Target Participants: NGO Staff
Class size: 30 each session
Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fees: $570 each session,
$530 each session (Fees for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only),
Early Bird Fee: $460 each session (Payment received on/before 25 February 2020for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Dr Leung Kai Chi 梁啟智博士 Commentator
Columnist and Current Affairs
Dr Leung earned his PhD in Geography from the University of Minnesota, USA. He is part-time lecturer in School of Journalism and Communication, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Department of Cultural Studies, Lingnan University. Dr Leung is also a columnist and commentator on current affairs.
