InfographicsYou will be creating an infographic that will relay the information about your Climate Change research in

Humanities and Math classes.

Infographics

1. Research graphics/icons for your infographic topics:

• Climate Change• Food, Water, Shelter, etc

2. Draw 20 thumbnail sketch ideas for graphics

Thumbnails

Infographics1. Upload an image of your 20 thumbnail

sketches to your Infographics folder in GD – name it thumbs.jpg

2. Review your 20 thumbnail sketches with two classmates.

3. Choose and circle your three best designs for San Diego.

4. Choose and circle your three best designs for food/water/shelter.

5. Divide a new page in your SB into six sections.6. Draw each of the 6 best designs you have

chosen larger and more detailed and refined.7. Show to Ms. V for approval – UPLOAD A PHOTO OF YOUR 6 BEST

TO YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE INFOGRAPHIC FOLDER

Refinement

Infographics1. After show your refinements

to Ms. V for approval:2. Begin creating your vector

graphics in Ai– Each file should be

separate and 10in x 10in– Save each file for what

the graphic is named(ex. taco.psd or graphic1.psd)

3. Save all files in your Infographic folder in GD

InfographicsThings to remember when

creating your graphics:

•Keep it simple and appropriate•Choose a color scheme and stick to it•Decide on graphic style and be consistent•Evaluate if you will be needing more graphics!

COLORadobe.kuler.com

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most

John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic.

• Hue• Value• Intensity

Color Wheel

PRIMARY COLORSRed, Yellow, Blue

Color

Monochromatic

Color Wheel

SECONDARY COLORSOrange, Green, Violet

Color Wheel

TERTIARY COLORSColors in between Primary & Secondary

Color Wheel

Neutrals

Warm & Cool

Color Choosing Guide

TYPOGRAPHYEvery letter is a shape – use it to increase your

Infographic’s aesthetics

TYPOGRAPHYTWO FONTS

Most documents use two different fonts (rarely one or three or more), typically from two different font families. Use one font for headings and titles

and the other for body text.

TYPOGRAPHYFONT FAMILIES

Know your font families and use them appropriatelyMost fonts can be labeled as one of the following:

SerifSans-SerifScriptDecorativeGrunge

Serif

Sans-Serif

Script

Decorative

Grunge

TYPOGRAPHYPERSONALITY

Apply the appropriate font to the personality of your document. Recognize that subtle nuances in typefaces make big differences in the personality of your document. Avoid default and overused

fonts.

TYPOGRAPHYLEGIBILITY

Be sure your font is legible for the specific word(s) you are displaying. Some typefaces work

well for particular works but not for others. If a word is real common, you can use less legible

fonts. For names, use only legible fonts.

TYPOGRAPHYREADABILITY

Increase readability by increasing line spacing, using legible fonts, shortening line length, and

using heavy enough weight to contrast background.

InfographicsNext Steps:

•On your Infographic Doc– list your six (or more) bits of information to be included in your infographic•Create a new Photoshop doc12” x 14” can be longer if needed

300 ppi•Paste your color scheme and set your fonts (2)•Place your graphics and information onto your infographic doc•Save as infographic_LastName.psd

InfographicsThings to remember when

creating your graphics:

•Keep it simple and appropriate•Choose a color scheme and stick to it•Decide on graphic style and be consistent – use your inspiration Infographics from your Google Doc as a starting point•Evaluate if you will be needing more graphics/info!