Creative Infographics: Between Art and Journalism
A course by user129597 surname129597 , Infographic Designer
Joined July 2014
Learn to visualize data in an artistic way through images and text
Learn to visualize data in an artistic way through images and text
Joined July 2014
Infographics are a high-precision communication tool we can use for everything from journalism to art. It is also very common in the scientific world due to its ability to convey very complex thoughts in a simple way. Jaime Serra is one of the most renowned specialists in the field and has worked with newspapers such as La Nación, El Financiero, and El Mundo.
In this online course, he teaches a step-by-step approach to exploring the creative possibilities of infographics. See how disciplines as diverse as journalism, communication, opinion, science, and poetry can come together in an infographic.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 18 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (226)
- 5,321 students
- 13 lessons (2h 5m)
- 18 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an infographic from start to finish based on a unique, personal idea.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in communication, regardless of their professional field.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is necessary for this course.
Reviews
A course by user129597 surname129597
Jaime Serra has over 25 years' professional experience in the journalism industry working with infographics. He started his career in the mid '80s, when infographics were first being used as a journalistic tool. A decade later, he contributed to revolutionizing the infographics industry while working for the Argentinian newspaper Clarín. Twenty years later, he was recognized by the Society For News Design as the most influential infographics artist in the world during the period of 1992-2002.
He has been a creator, director, and consultant for prestigious media companies and their infographic departments in Latin America and Europe, including Clarín (Argentina, 1995-2001) and La Vanguardia (Spain, 2008-2018).
He also showcases his work in contemporary art spaces and publications for international media outlets, such as El Mundo (Spain), O Globo (Brazil), La Nación (Argentina) and El Financiero (Mexico).
Content
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U1
Infographics as an excuse
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My name is Jaime Serra, and I am another, like everyone else.
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About boredom, influences and references.
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U2
From journalism, without space for art, to art as journalism
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Aesthetics as ethics
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Aesthetics as ethics 2
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The choice of a theme
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The encounter with 'me'
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Open opinions
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Infographics can not be art ...
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... but art can be infographics
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U3
Building truths with data
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Data and truths. The data can not be true
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Data and truths. There is no entity like 'the people'
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One m2 of time
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U4
Change the perspective and change the landscape
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Change the perspective and change the landscape
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Final project
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Creative infographics: between art and journalism
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The course is very well laid out. The information is given in a very clear and organized manner. The infographic examples are fantastic. I recommend this course not only for those who want to work with infographics themselves, but beyond that for anyone who wants to work or excel in drawing, advertising, presentations, etc. Thank you!
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displayname1726413
A great course. Provides an original approach.
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displayname12113541
I enjoyed the course. It was like a window opening onto creativity and originality. It was challenging and that's why I learned.
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displayname9100625
Be prepared for a Masterclass rather then a traditional course!
Very inspirational, at some moments indimidating with his unique talent!
He lets us in for a moment into his magical world, behind which stands overwhelming erudition, a poetic mind that cannot be imitated :))))
Only for the Brave !
displayname14830399
A great introduction to infographics, the instructor has made a few designs that really changed how informational graphics were made, very influential in the field. I am still not very far in the course but I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in it for work or personal art.