ESGP Data2Images Project Requirements

For this fall’s exhibition you will be translating scientific data into engaging and interesting visual images to make the connection between a statistic and the reality that statistic represents. This is the first step towards that goal….


You will be given a small strip of paper with one or two sentences on it. It will give you some statistic about a real event happening in the world today. Your job is to



   Research the topic and be sure you understand the situation completely

Collect and create images which can represent the statistic in pictures
Create an image or small collection of images which

Shows the situation visually
Uses at least 6 of 9 Elements of Design
Line
Shape
Color
Form
Tone

Texture
Space
Motion (you can emulate this visually)
Sound (you can emulate this visually)

Shows conscious use of the Principles of Design for desired effect
                     1.

                        Balance
                     2.

                        Emphasis
                     3.

                        Proportion
                     4.

                        Unity/ Coherenece
                     5.

                        Rhythm
         4.

            You can use any combination of programs you need to, but your final output must be a .png format image file.
         5.

            REMEMBER-- every square inch of your image must be working towards communicating your message. If it doesn’t add to the meaning, it doesn’t belong.