Animated+Infographic

=PROJECT OVERVIEW= In this assignment, students will create an animated infographic on the social issue of their choosing.

What is an animated infographic? Why tell you when I can show you?

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See the examples section if you would like to see more.

This one just came out and it is fantastic! Not an infographic but just soooooooooo good. media type="custom" key="27059020"

=TASKS=

FIND AN ISSUE
In order to create an infographic you must first conduct some research. In order to conduct some research, you must have a topic. Just makes sense really.

Think of a topic that you would like to create an infographic for. This is completely up to you but remember to keep it school appropriate. This is not to say that topics such a sex, drugs, and violence are not allowed but be sure to approach them from an academic standpoint. Don't create a project that explains why the three topics are 'awesome'. Timeline: Roughly 30 seconds.

Some topics you might consider:
 * Self-­‐esteem -­‐ Has the media affected it?
 * Are cell phones dangerous?
 * Is the cost of college too high?
 * Do violent video games cause behaviour problems?
 * Teen obesity
 * Cyberbullying
 * Social media
 * Drug use
 * STIs (topics could include a comparison of now and 20 years ago. Are teens getting the message?)
 * Concussions
 * Mental Health Issues
 * Teen Suicides
 * Homelessness
 * Poverty

When you have your topic, decide what kind of information you would like to research. Don’t just say 'I want to work on a teen suicide rates’ infographic. What about it? What data/information will you include? What images will you likely include?

RESEARCH
It’s now time to start conducting your research. Find all the information you think you will need an place it into a Google Doc. Be sure you LIST YOUR SOURCE. You can’t just make up stats as your infographic will then become irrelevant. 75% of all people know that. You will need at least 5 different facts that you can display visually. Some sources to get you started:

www.statcan.gc.ca https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-­‐world-­‐factbook/ http://data.worldbank.org/ http://www.google.com/publicdata/directory http://data.un.org/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/data

NOT WIKIPEDIA!!!!!!!!!!!

=EXAMPLES= @http://videoinfographic.com/ This website has some interesting Infographics that might give you some inspiration. Although they are not all animated, they may help you with the design process.

@http://vimeo.com/album/1657847 Here is a vimeo library that contains a variety of infographic animations.

@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFdCzN7RYbw This one is just really fun

@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emx92kBKads Not all infographics have dialogue to go with it. This infographic is older but still relevant.

@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odIUNbt3ev8 The dangers of sitting all day

**RESOURCES** http://designify.me/infographics/5-great-infographics-tutorials/
 * 5 Great Infographics Tutorials**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUSjMty8RA
 * Animated Infographics with After Effects**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pArivwQxgVY