Infographic

=Your final project is to plan, research, and create an InfoGraphic.= =The topic is entirely up to you, but it should be relevant, informational, and intriguing.= =The topic needs to be narrow enough to be covered thoroughly, but broad enough to provide interesting comparisons and "aha" points.=

=**SPECS:**=
 * Create in Illustrator or PhotoShop**
 * Minimum Size - 11x34 in (Portrait)**
 * Printed on 2 tabloid sheets**
 * Need to have title that describes what your infographic is about
 * Information graphics are interesting because they reveal differences . You can show how something works (ex. 3-D movies), the evolution of something (ex. a camera from its origins to today), or a statistical representation of an idea (ex. how much time is spend using technology for the average person during a day).
 * Your topic must pertain to something that is relevant (will actually teach someone something that is meaningful) and is school appropriate.
 * Need to create graphics (photos, backgrounds, drawings, illustrations, etc.) that help to promote the main idea for your infographic.
 * You must have statistics (numbers, percentages) be a part of your infographic.
 * You must use words to promote an understanding of your topic (usually, for every photo or image you have - you should have a concise statement to help your audience understand it)
 * Do not plagiarize. It would be easy for you to find an infographic online, replicate the look and copy everything it says - DON'T do this! I love infographics and have looked at A LOT of them, have a collection of files of them. Don't risk the zero on the project.

=**WHAT IS AN "INFORMATION GRAPHIC?"**=

Read through the following articles. They lay out a very good plan for effective infographic design.
=**Parts of an Effective Infographic**= =**Tips, Tricks, & Resources**= =**[|10 Tips for Designing InfoGraphics]**=

This final visual is not a great professional looking graphic but the breakdown of infographic parts should help you organize your thoughts and work.






=** STATISTICAL RESOURCES **= This is not a comprehensive list. You can find your stats from other sites, articles, books etc. KEEP a list of your resources (start a file now that you copy and paste all your web pages). They MUST be included in a list at the bottom of the infographic (just like a bibliography at the end of your research paper!)
 * NumberOf.net || Knoema || GapMinder ||
 * Gallup || Google Public Data || USA.gov ||
 * KS State Department of Education || [|Find the Best] || [|Database Sports] ||
 * ScienceDirect ||  ||   ||
 * ScienceDirect ||  ||   ||

= = =** ASSESSMENT **= Ask yourself the following... 1. Does it have a main idea or thesis? 2. Does the data support the main idea? 3. Do the graphics enhance and support the data? 4. Does the layout and design have a purpose; did you organize the graphics and text to communicate your ideas effectively? 5. Does the infographic make the content easier to understand than if it was just listed or written in an article?

You will need to included
 * Title
 * Consistent Theme
 * Consistent Color
 * Personally Created Graphic Style
 * Statistical Data
 * Graphics and Icons
 * Backgrounds and Patterns
 * "Flow" to the information, Organized
 * Sequential or Comparative Structure
 * Hierarchy of Type and Headings
 * Explanations "along the way"
 * While you may use icons and graphics from the internet, a majority of the design elements are your creation
 * Resource List

=** EXAMPLE **=

There are A LOT of examples on the web. This is just one...