Basics of visual communications

Course: International Communications

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Basics of visual communications
Code
ВБ 12.1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PLO 5. Know the nature and mechanisms of international communications PLO 8. Collect, process and organize a large amount of information on the state of international relations, foreign policy of Ukraine and other states, regional systems, international communications PLO 9. Understand the role and features of the use of information and communication in modern international relations PLO 15. Use modern digital technologies, specialized software, databases and information systems to solve complex specialized problems in the field of international relations, public communications and / or regional studies
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know: basics of modern information systems and technologies, communication theory, public relations, system methods of research of international relations, information technology in forecasting and analytical activities. Be able to: collect data, define a key message, target audience, choose how to present visual information Have basic skills: working with a computer, preparing presentations, literacy, formulation and logical presentation of one's own opinion
Course content
Module 1. Visualization of information: perception of design. Topic 1. Cognitive aspects of visual thinking and basic principles of infographics. Topic 2. Basics of data visualization. Module 2. Presentation of graphic information. Topic 3. Types of computer graphics. Composition in infographics and graphic editor. Topic 4. Basics of presenting graphic information
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, presentations, seminars, workshops, case studies.
Assessment methods and criteria
Forms of assessment: the level of achievement of all planned learning outcomes is determined by the results of student work in seminars, the quality of preparation of written independent, tests, case studies, presentations and individual presentations.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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