 Simplifying a complicated a concept - The core purpose of an infographic is to

simplify a complex idea which makes them great educational tools, especially
when presenting an overview of a topic instead of an in-depth analysis.

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY  Explaining how things work - In addition to simplifying complex ideas,
infographics are often used to reveal the mechanics behind how objects work.
Quarter 3: Module 7- Imaging and Design for Online (Week 7 & 8)
Skilled designers can create infographics that pull apart complex products like
LEARNING OUTCOMES: cameras, iPhones, and clocks, and graphically explain their core features

 Identify a local or regional cause or issue for Social Change related to specific  Comparisons - When drawing comparisons, infographics help organize
professional tracks that can be addressed or tackled using an ICT Project for similarities and differences by visually creating parallels that complement the
Social Change information being presented. Comparisons can be difficult to express with words,
 Analyze how target or intended users and audiences are expected to respond to sometimes to the point of being more confusing than revealing to the audience.
the proposed ICT Project for Social Change on the basis of content, value, and By presenting the same information in a neatly organized infographic,
user experience. comparisons become clearer.
 Integrate rich multimedia content in design and development to best enhance the
user experience and deliver content of an ICT Project for Social Change
 Develop a working prototype of an ICT Project for Social Change.
 Understand how to work with peers and publics/partners for the development of
an ICT project that advocates or mobilizes for a specific social change or cause.

Developing an ICT Project for Social Change

To be able to succeed in the implementation of your ICT project, it is the team or project
manager’s responsibility to define the work and assign the responsible for the work of the
project to run smoothly, be finished on time, within the set budget. Project management
is the discipline of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources for the
successful completion of a task or to meet specific goals and objectives. The team
should follow the stages project development and practice effective communication and
brains discussion on development.

Principles of Visual Message Design Using Infographics

Infographics are visual presentations of information that use the elements of to quickly
communicate an idea. Good infographics attract readers and are wi more easily than
long text articles. Therefore, infographics can deliver a more easily which can be spread
around the world with the use of free sharing Ways that infographics can be used:
Sample Infographics
 Presenting survey data — Infographics are highly useful in presenting gathered
Principles in creating an infographic:
from survey data. When organized in an infographic, it becomes easier and
faster to draw meaning from data.  Be Creative — you can use the combination of text, shapes, and images to
present your message in a creative way.

1|Page
  Be Unique - your message must be something people can relate to, but it must
be presented in a unique way to attract the viewers’ attention. Present it in a
surprising and exciting way to draw attention.

 Be Simple ~ presenting a simple, yet elegant design will attract more attention
than cluttered elements that may bore the audience. Too many colors and
Pies and icons
pictures may be hard to understand and distract the readers from getting the
message
.
 Use graphics and visuals -- You can illustrate your point with pictures,
typography, and color.

 Use the Forwarding tool — it is important that the viewer will be able easily click
“share” after reading your infographic so that your message can be forwarded
and read by as many people as possible. Include and locate the links and “share”
buttons in a place where they can be easily accessed.

Infographic Elements and Tools:

 Graphs and bars

 Pies and icons
 Human infographics
 Timeline infographics
 Puzzle pieces

Human infographics

Graphs and Bars

2|Page
 Activity: Create an Infographics project for the following advocacies:

1. Antidrug Campaigns ( for Caregiving and Hairdressing section)

2. Green technology ( for EIM and SMAW section)
3. Environmental Conservation and action ( for Automotive section)
4. Internet addiction (for Housekeeping section)
5. Contemporary ICT issues such as cyber bullying ( for CSS section)

In a long bond paper, using the principles and elements of infographics

Timeline infographics

Puzzle Pieces

3|Page
4|Page