Intro to Infographics with Canva

Are you a UVic student, staff, or faculty member and want to learn more about creating infographics? If so, then this hands-on workshop will give you an introduction. Once you’ve completed this session you will be able to do or be aware of the following:

• Know why and where infographics can be useful communication tools.
• Determine which facts in a research paper or article are essential and which can be excluded in order to tell a compelling yet concise story.
• Summarize and translate quantitative data into tables, charts, or graphical representations.
• Summarize and translate quantitative information expressed in words into tables, charts, or graphical representations.
• Where appropriate, integrate and summarize visual information from photographs, videos, or maps into a graphical representation.
• Determine the best order and flow of information to create a visual narrative integrating the key tables, charts, and graphics.
• Be able to use infographic software and associated templates to organize and present tables, charts, and graphical representations in a narrative that is aesthetically pleasing and compelling.
• Be aware of the different mediums available to publish and share infographics: Poster, hand-out, website, and social media.

Instructor: TBA