Graphics Reporting as Visual Storytelling
Published on Aug 22, 2018
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Graphics Reporting as Visual Storytelling
JOUR 345: Chapter 1
Chapter 1: A Practical Guide to Graphics Reporting
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Solid news judgment, a ferocious sense of curiosity and a dogged pursuit of answers are required, regardless of whether you're writing, making video or pictures, editing or creating information graphics --
Steve Duenes, graphics director, NYT
A designer knows he has
achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when
there is nothing left to take away
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
How did we get here?
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Communication via graphics is actually older than the printed word.
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And when written language does begin to evolve, many are symbolic or pictorial in nature.
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And even when we had text, not everyone could read. But the pictures could tell the story.
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Linotype revolutionized how we set type and gave us more news and information publications. We started exploring more ways to represent information as well including more maps and graphics.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5slfQizimtg
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5slfQizimtg
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Then the Mac made us GUI. We could see and layout information and graphics...and store that information for later.
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Now we use our digital devices to not only consume but to create content. Attentions spans are short. Graphics can make the difference if a story is engaged by a reader or not. And, thanks to USA Today's lead a decade ago, some stories are only visual. In some ways, we've returned to our roots.
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How do graphics work for information dissemination and recollection?
The brain can process visual information about 60,000 times faster than text
Dual coding theory:
memory consists of two separate but interralated codes for processing information, one verbal and one visual.
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Cognitive theory of multimedia learning:
words and pictures together create optimal learning conditions, but they must be designed and edited to minimize distraction and optimize comprehension
What is your role as a graphics reporter?
Your role
- Storyteller
- Artist
- Analyst
- Opportunist
Have a plan
Creating a good story with graphics is like building with a good blueprint
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Collaborate
Build the graphics in tandem with other components of the story (not after)
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Finding graphics potential
Graphics potential
- Look for visual cues in story
- Simplify complicated information
- Look for comparisons, dates, or other organizational facts
- Do your own research
- Clearly articulate your ideas
- Know when to say "nope"
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