The Infographic – “Geographical Map” as a Visualisation Method in Fine Arts Lessons in the Conditions of a Vocational School Cover Image

Инфографика – «географическая карта» как метод визуализации на уроках изобразительного искусства в условиях профессиональной гимназии
The Infographic – “Geographical Map” as a Visualisation Method in Fine Arts Lessons in the Conditions of a Vocational School

Author(s): Olga Vatkova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, School education, Vocational Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: infographics; infographic-‘geographical map’; visualization; visual arts; students; vocational school

Summary/Abstract: In the era of highly developed digital technology there is a rapid production, distribution and consumption in the form of visual images. With the increasing volume of visual information there is a growing need to find new means of visualization in all spheres of human activity, including education. One of the effective methods of visualization is infographics. Modern pedagogical science, which studies different ways and methods of visualization in education, pays much attention to infographics. One of their varieties – the infographic – ‘geographical map’, is developing in pedagogical science. The use of such infographics was proposed for the first time in Fine Arts lessons in a vocational school. This article provides a method description of a specific example of creative learning work on the use of the infographic – ‘geographical map’. The conclusions in the article concern the description and commenting of positive educational results of the method of geographical infographic during the mastering of visualization methods by students.

  • Issue Year: 30/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-59
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Russian