×


 x 

Shopping cart
Liu Yikun - Visual Storytelling - 9781864706499 - V9781864706499
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.

Visual Storytelling

€ 39.96
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Visual Storytelling Hardcover. Data journalism design is a new form of visual communication that is refined from data visualisation and news design. The innovative graphics showcased are created by professional designers from around the world. Editor(s): Yikun, Liu; Zhao, Dong. Num Pages: 240 pages, 400 colour. BIC Classification: AKC; AKLB; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 200. .
This book introduces the developmental history and characteristics of data journalism, describing its classification and the features of journalism published by world-renowned media. How do data journalism designers overcome information overload in today's fast-paced environment, and find simple and compelling methods to filter and convey news content? One of the most effective ways is to use dynamic infographics and data visualisations. The use of powerful graphics and illustrations will capture the viewer's attention and interest, and by burying boring data creatively, strong graphics will provide a clever and compelling visual story that's driven by accessible and clear communication. This book introduces the developmental history and characteristics of data journalism, describing its classification and the features of journalism published by world-renowned media. It focuses on the design and production of data journalism, explaining the basic elements of design, common design methods and includes showcase designs from the simple to the very complex. This volume helps show how and where to find opportunities to use creative graphics and illustrations, including hand-painted illustrations. This book is a must-have for professional designers and design students, or those readers who are interested in compelling visual storytelling through design. AUTHOR: Liuyi Kun, associate professor of Department of Journalism and Communication, Arts and Media Institute, China University of Geosciences(Wuhan), and visiting scholar of Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a reporter of 'Metropolis Daily,' who is now engaged in the research of new media, data journalism, and news commentary. He has published more than 20 articles in 'Modern Communication, News Reporters' and other academic journals, and nearly three million words of news commentary in various media. Dong Zhao is a PhD at the University of California, San Diego. SELLING POINTS: - Data journalism design is a new form of visual communication that is refined from data visualisation and news design. It contains infographic characteristics, but it's quite compelling, and differs from conventional picture news design - The innovative visual graphics showcased here are created by renowned professional designers from across the United States, Britain, Italy, Brazil, and France. Their extraordinary designs are often featured in well-known international media outlets, newspapers and magazines 400 col.

Product Details

Publisher
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd Australia
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1272 g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia
ISBN
9781864706499
SKU
V9781864706499
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Liu Yikun
Liuyi Kun, associate professor of Department of Journalism and Communication, Arts and Media Institute, China University of Geosciences(Wuhan), and visiting scholar of Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a reporter of Metropolis Daily, who is now engaged in the research of new media, data journalism, and news commentary. He has published more than 20 articles in Modern Communication, News Reporters and other academic journals, and nearly three million words of news commentary in various media. Dong Zhao is a PhD at the University of California, San Diego.

Reviews for Visual Storytelling

Goodreads reviews for Visual Storytelling


Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!