Materi Ajar Infographics
Materi Ajar Infographics
Materi Ajar Infographics
INFOGRAPHICS
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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Short Description
The use of infographics and other data visualizations have become developingly well known in the mainstream media,
personal websites, and social media. It happens because infographics can be beneficial mechanism to present data in visual
manner. You can create infographics in many different ways using software you frequently use.
Infographics are essentially visual representations of information. Commonly, they are utilized to tell stories, bring ideas,
or explore issues through a range of different graphics. They are now widely used to increase a reader’s understanding of a
particular topic or issue. Besides in the traditional media such as newspapers, you can also find infographics in many
digital publishing. Increasingly, infographics are being produced by a range of public and private sector institutions as part
of publications strategies.
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B. MAIN SECTION
a Definition of Infographics
What is an infographic?
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The example may lead you to comprehend what an infographic is. You
are going to watch a video which provide examples of infographics.
TASK 1
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b Generic Structure of Infographics
Creating infographics can be done by hand using simple everyday tools
such as paper, pen, pencils, markers, and rulers. However, today they are
more often created using computer software, which is both faster and easier
and even more beautiful and colorful. They can be created with general
illustration software, such as Adobe Illustrator or freewares. There are also
a number of specialized websites and tools that can be used to construct
infographics. Tools/ software/websites that can be used to produce the
infographics are as follows: Pixlr, Hohli, Stat Planet, Google Public Data,
Wordle, Tableu, Gapminder, Inkscape, AmCharts, Infogram, Visually, and
etc.
After constructing a definition based on the activities in the previous
task in this chapter, now it is time for you to know the generic structure of
infographics. Take a look at the figure below and respond the questions in
Task 2.
1. What is the point of the infographic above?
2. Where can you find the short explanation of the point?
3. What details can you find in the above infographic?
4. What can you conclude about the information provided in the above infographic?
5. How can you be sure that the information is valid?
6. After responding those questions, can you mention the generic structure of an
Figure 4.1 “Steps in Product Design” infographic?
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So, when you are about to make infographics, the followings are the structure of an infographic:
Heading/Title
• Your headline should tell about the whole gist of your infographic. It is better for you to make it short yet
interesting.
Beginning/ Introduction
• This part contains sentences describing your infographic. Your introduction should grasp your reader’s attention.
End/ Conclusion
• You summarize and reinforce your argument in this part. You can write what you want your readers to do.
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Social / Language Function of Infographics
According to the use and the goal, the followings are some major types and functions of infographics:
1. Statistical Infographics
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MIRJAM NILSSON
President
VICTORIA LINDQVIST
Executive Assistant
AUGUST BERGQVIST ALLAN MATTSSON FLORA BERGGREN MIRA KARLSSON KALLE PERSSON VICTORIA PERSSON
ALEXANDER
ANGELICA ASTROM IAN HANSSON APRIL HANSSON JENS MARTENSSON ANGELICA HANSSON
MARTENSSON
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ALEXANDER
JENS MARTENSSON IAN HANSSON
MARTENSSON
Help Desk Facilities Prod. Manager
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