This document provides an overview of the EDIT 9990: Information Design course taught in spring 2012. It includes the course agenda, map, topics, readings, assignments, and contact information for the instructor and co-instructors. The course focuses on applying principles of visual design, communication theory, and psychology of learning to create effective information messages and visual representations of data. Major assignments include a research article critique, portfolio, and proposed research study applying information design concepts.

1. Special Topics: Information
Design
EDIT 9990
DR. TJ KOPCHA
SPRING 2012
EDIT 9990: Information Design Spring 2012

2.  Course Overview
Agenda
 Introductions
 Readings
 Graphic Design Tutorial
 Readiness Activity
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3. Course Map
Explain the relationship Apply the psychology Evaluate visual
Propose a research
Practice fundamental between information of learning to messages dedicated to
study about information
visual literacy skills design and information message a specific research
design
communication theory design context
Overview of Components of
Psychology of Graphical
Visual Literacy Information a Research
Learning Deception
Systems Proposal
Presenting
Overview of
Principles of Theories of Visual Research Research
Communication
Design Learning Findings with Proposal
Theory
Visuals
Image Fidelity
Introduction to
Elements of and
Information Portfolio
Design Accompanying
Design
Cues
Americans with
The Creative
Disabilities Act
Process
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4. Course Topics
1. Course Overview, Visual 7. Graphical Deception
Literacy, Principles of Design 8. Portfolio Workshop
Elements of Design 9. Presenting Research
2. Overview of Information Findings with Visuals
Systems, Overview of 10. Components of a Research
Communication Theory, Proposal
Americans with Disabilities
Act 11. The Creative Process
3. Introduction to Information 12. [Topic to be Determined by
Design Students]
4. Psychology of Learning 13. Portfolio Presentations
5. Theories of Visual Learning 14. Proposal Workshop
6. Image Fidelity and 15. Research Proposal
Accompanying Cues Presentations
16. Course Summary &
Assessment
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5. Readiness Activity (15 pts)
Assignments
•Information seeking exercise to locate course-specific
information
Research Article (20 pts)
•Read and review a scholarly journal article releated
to information design
Critique (15 pts)
•Provide two classmates a thorough and professional
critique of their creative work
Portfolio (25 pts)
•Electronic portfolio that demonstrates mastery of
information design theories and principles
Research Proposal (25 pts)
•Plan a research study that encompasses several
facets of information design
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6. Required Course Readings
 Bleed, R. (2005). Visual literacy in higher education. Retrieved
November 1, 2011, from http://www.
educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI4001.pdf
 Branch, R. (2000). A taxonomy of visual literacy. In A. W. Pailliotet, &
P. B. Mosenthal (Eds.), Advances in reading/language research
Volume 7: Reconceptualizing literacy in the media age (pp. 377-
402). New Jersey: JAI/Ablex Publishers.
 Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH: How Design
Books. [chapters as assigned]
 Lohr, L. L., & Gall, J. E. (2007). Representation Strategies. In J. M.
Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. J. G. van Merriënboer, & M. P. Driscoll (Eds.),
Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and
Technology (3rd ed., pp. 85-96). New York, NY: Lawrence Erlbaum
Associates.
 Wainer, H. (1997). Visual revelations: Graphic tales of fate and
deception from Napoleon Bonaparte to Ross Perot. Mahwah, New
Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. [chapters as assigned]
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7. Optional Course Readings
 Tufte, E. R. (1990). Envisioning Information.
Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.
 Tufte, E. R. (1997). Visual Explanations: Images
and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative.
Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.
 Tufte, E. R. (2001). The Visual Display of
Quantitative Information (2nd ed.). Cheshire,
CT: Graphics Press.
 Tufte, E. R. (2006). Beautiful Evidence. Cheshire,
CT: Graphics Press.
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8. Introductions
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9. Dr. TJ Kopcha •B.S., Mathematics Education (University of
Connecticut)
•M.A., Curriculum & Instruction (University
Education of Connecticut)
•Ph.D., Educational Technology (Arizona
State University)
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Learning, Design, & •Assistant Professor
Technology •Technology Integration Specialist
Background •Teaching Assistant
•Mathematics Teacher
•Impact of Technology on Student
Teaching
Research •Overcoming Barriers to Technology
Integration
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10. • Instructional Design
Dr. Robert
Maribe Branch Teaching • Project
Professor of Learning,
Management
Design, & Technology
Currently, 16th year at
The University of
Georgia
• Complexity Theory
Formerly, tenured
Research
Associate Professor at
Syracuse University • Visual Literacy
Instructional Technology, Virginia
Ed.D.
• Department Head
Tech, VA
Technology Education, Ball State,
Service
M.A.Ed.
• Executive Strategic
Muncie, IN
Technology Education, Elizabeth
B.S.
City, NC
Industrial Arts, New York City Tech
Planning
A.S.
College . NY
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11. •B.S., Agricultural Science (Texas A&M
Tonia A. Dousay University)
Education •M.S., Agricultural Education (Texas
A&M University)
Co-Instructor
•Instructional Designer
3rd Year PhD student •eLearning Manager
Experience •Graduate Assistant <Web Design &
Learning, Design, & Social Media>
Technology
•Business Communications (Blinn
Teaching College)
•Intro to Computers for Teachers (UGA)
•What are the effects of modality and
Research redundancy design principles on
situational interest of learners?
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12. •B.S., Elementary School Education
DaisyaneBarreto (Federal University of Ceará)
Education •M.Ed., Instructional Design &
Development (UGA)
Co-Instructor
•Technology Coordinator & Teacher
3rd Year PhD student •Curriculum Developer
Experience •Graduate Assistant <Multimedia
Learning, Design, & Developer>
Technology
•Intro to Computers for Teachers (UGA)
Teaching •Special Topics in Games & Simulations
(UGA)
•What do children learn from playing
Research online games?
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13.  Note on the syllabus that the
Course course meets asynchronously
Organization some weeks
 All course content is available via
the eLC
 Topics release the week prior to
presentation
 Topics include links to course readings,
activities, and assignments
 All course assessments and
assignments are submitted via
the eLC
 Course communication will occur
via eLC mail
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14. Week 1 Readings
 Visual literacy in higher education
 Bleed, R. (2005). Visual literacy in higher education.
Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www.
educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI4001.pdf
 Harmony
 Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH:
How Design Books.
 Pages 50-59
 Color
 Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH:
How Design Books.
 Pages 206-227
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15. Graphic Design Tutorial
• Principles of Design
• Composition, Proportion, Focal Point, Balance, Harmony, Negative
Space, Rhythm
• Elements of Design
• Shape, Form, Line, Texture, Value, Size, Direction
• Typography
• Anatomy, Families, Size
• Color
• Color Wheel; Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Colors; Color Schemes,
Meaning
The GDT can be accessed via Week 1 in the eLC.
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16. Readiness Activity
Goal Submission Activity
State the communication process Short Answer
Create digital images Portfolio
Manipulate digital images Portfolio
Employ audio media Portfolio
Define psychology Short Answer
Distinguish between academic and non-academic sources Multiple Choice
Provide constructive peer feedback Multiple Choice
Create a website Portfolio
Conduct a literature review Multiple Choice
Share digital documents Portfolio
Create slide shows such as Keynote, PowerPoint, or Prezi Portfolio
The Readiness Activity can be accessed via Week 1 in the eLC.
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17.  All course topics, including
Tips for Course activities, readings, and
Success assignments should be
completed during the week in
which they have been
assigned
 Reading assignments may be
completed in advance to
enhance discussions in class
and on the eLC
 Note assignment due dates
listed in the table on page 6 of
the syllabus
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18. Course Contact
Instructor Co-Instructors
 Dr. TJ Kopcha  Tonia Dousay
 teedee@uga.edu
 tjkopcha@uga.edu
 621 Aderhold
 604G Aderhold
 706-352-9459
 706-542-1889  Office hours: Tue 3-5
 Office hours: online, by  Daisy Barreto
phone and  daisyane@uga.edu
appointment  626B Aderhold
 706-621-1150
 Office hours: Tue 3-5
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