Communication Design Workshop: Visualizing Information Types

Instructor

Tomoko Ichikawa

Comm Design Workshop: Visualizing various information types across multiple channels

This studio workshop course will focus on the visualization of complex topics that cover various types of information structures across several channels. It is rare today that information is visually conveyed strictly using one channel, for example print. It becomes important for communication designers to understand fundamental design tactics and principles to leverage the strengths and weaknesses of the various channels so that s/he may design effective communication. Emphasis will be placed on information structure analysis and using corresponding visual structures that reinforce the content.

Format & Grading

Students will work individually during class time with face-to-face meetings for feedback. There will occasionally be mini-lectures around information structures and visualization tactics. Each week's class will end with group critiques.

Grades will be based on weekly participation, overall improvement, and the results of the three projects.