Visual presentation of news is now an integral part of storytelling. The information gathered has to be divided in what can be expressed with images and what can be said with text. Using powerful tools like charts, timelines, maps, scales and relationship diagrams, visual journalists make information clear and useful to the readers. From figurative representations to data driven visualisations, infographics fit into different editorial models and reader targets.

The main objective of this training is to help the editors and artists to think visually to conceptualise and execute graphics in their publications. The hands-on exercise will help them to go through the full cycle – from gathering information, research, analyzing the data, planning the graphic, sketching and to the actual execution. It will provide them a critical view of this discipline and the responsibility that comes with this powerful visual language.

„„„„Programme

Understanding infographics
„„When and why do graphics?
„„Build your department for graphics
„„How to produce good graphics step by step
„„Graphics project
„„Research for graphics
„„Choosing the right style
„„Creating visual identity
„„Successful use of design
„„Critique of works and exercises

Trainer

Simon ScarrSimon Scarr is Deputy Head of Graphics for Thomson Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider. Simon is responsible for directing information graphic products, managing the team in Singapore and working closely with graphics desks in London and New York on a range of graphics including breaking news, financial data and sports. Previously worked with the Newspapers in the UK, and in Hong Kong as Graphics Director of the South China Morning Post. At SCMP he played a key role in transforming the use and quality of graphics in the paper and successfully guided the team to a number of awards. In addition to team recognition, Simon was awarded numerous awards for his own infographic work, including a prestigious gold medal from Malofiej International Infographics awards.

Target group

• „„Graphic Editors

• „„Design Editors
• „„Art Directors
• „„Infographic Specialists
• „„Editors / Associate Editors
• „„Senior Graphic Designers
• „„Newspaper and Magazine Designers

Venue
India Habitat Centre
Lodhi Road, Lodi Estate, Lodi Colony
Entry from Gate no. 3
New Delhi - 110003
Tel:+ 91.11. 2468 2001
website: www.indiahabitat.org