Data visualisation and analysis: a one-day workshop
Good data visualisation instantly makes sense of complex trends, concisely sharing information to a broad audience. This one-day course will show you how to spot visual stories in data and develop them into engaging, attractive infographics that pack a punch.
Nick Evershed, Guardian Australia’s data journalist, will lead the day looking at data visualisation case studies, how to construct a narrative from data, and general principles involved in data analysis and visualisation.
You’ll be taken through the second half of the day by the co-founder of Small Multiples, Andrea Lau, which will cover the three major phases of data visualisation: hypothesising and looking for data, “plug-and-play” tools and techniques, and principles for the visual display of information.
This course is for you if...
You want to learn how to present complex information in a digestible format
You’re a journalist hoping to pitch or commission data-driven features
You’re a marketing and communications professional who wants to present information attractively and with impact
You’re a designer who wishes to learn more about information graphics
You’re a developer who is interested in creating more usable and elegant front-end solutions
PLEASE NOTE: Please bring laptop, iPad or tablet to use in class. A course preparation document will be provided ahead of class.
Course description
This Masterclass will look at how raw data can be turned into striking visual stories, including both flat graphics and interactive graphics.
Topics covered on the day include:
The importance of good visual storytelling
Designing and presenting graphs and charts to maximise their impact and memorability
How to find and analyse data, and match it to the needs of your audience
The evolution of data visualisation and examples of best practice
Design principles and best practices: data integrity, design guidelines, narrative and context, templates
(Although we do discuss the different visualisation software options available, this is not a software training course)
No experience of graphic design is necessary, as the course provides an introduction to classic data visualisation templates. You will leave this Masterclass with the knowledge of how to use data visualisation to tell a complex story in a simple yet meaningful way.
Tutor profile
Nick Evershed is a data journalist for Guardian Australia. After a short stint as a scientist, he switched careers and is now specialising in data-based investigations and multimedia. His work includes a poll of polls of the Australian election, a chapter-based explainer of dredging in the Great Barrier Reef and a snapshot of pop culture with an analysis of Triple J’s annual Hot 100. He enjoys analysing everything from politics to sandwiches. @NickEvershed
The co-founder of Small Multiples, Andrea Lau is a data visualisation specialists working across visual design, information architecture and interaction development to communicate stories told with data. Andrea is a data visualisation fanatic; she love projects that are a medium for social change and that help keep people well-informed. @smallmultiples
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Sydney, Wednesday 27 July
Melbourne, Friday 19 August
Details
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Sydney
Date: Wednesday 27 July
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Surry Hills, Sydney
Price: $499
Event capacity: 20
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Melbourne
Date: Friday 19 August
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Southbank, Melbourne
Price: $549
Event capacity: 20
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
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