Creating scientific visuals

Cluster

Communication skills

Target group

Members of the Doctoral School, no previous knowledge required

Aim

• The ability to recognise and select appropriate images (icons, illustrations and photographs) for use in scientific communication.
• Knowledge about the four main types of images (icons, illustrations, photos and graphics, and being able to decide which type to use in which situation.
• Knowing the difference between vector and bitmap illustrations, and being able to decide which type and which file format to use in which situation.
• Being able to take photographs to communicate about one's own research.
• Basic knowledge of the most important types of graphs (bar chart, line chart, pie chart and scatter diagram), and when to use them.
• Being able to use photo editing software to scale, crop and rotate images.
• Using photo editing software to adjust the brightness, contrast and white balance of images, and to remove errors and backgrounds.
• Ability to use graphics software to combine images and text.
• The ability to formulate an appropriate title and caption which support the message of the image.
• Knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects of photo use and editing, and be able to apply them correctly.
• The ability to use images in the creation of graphic abstracts and scientific posters.

Programme

By the end of this workshop you will have covered 4 themes:

1. Elements of a strong image
2. Types of images
3. Editing images
4. Visualization of scientific research

Day 1: The use of images in scientific communication

• Part I: Elements of a great visual (theme 1)
• Part II: Types of visuals (theme 2)

Day 2: Creating, editing and using images

• Part III: Editing visuals (theme 3)
• Part IV: Visualizing your research (theme 4)

Time schedule & Venue

Registration procedure

First semester: Follow this link to subscribe to the registration or waiting list.
Second semester: Follow this link to subscribe to the registration or waiting list.

Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail from the Doctoral School. Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

Registration fee

Free of charge for members of the Doctoral School. The no show policy applies.

Number of participants

16

Language

English

Evaluation methods and criteria (doctoral training programme)

100% active participation & home assignment (2 to 4 hours)

After successful participation, the Doctoral School will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this takes up to one to two months after completion of the course.