Images are critical to help convey a message. Choosing the right image is as important as any other piece of information” 

Journalism studies are one of the most demanded in all universities, since this profession has a great influence on the population and has gained great prominence since its beginnings. Journalism encompasses different branches: social, cultural, economic, sports, international, events, conflicts etc. This makes it necessary for professionals in this field to specialize in order to tell stories in the most appropriate way in each case.

Additionally, the transmission of information can be carried out through different media. Specifically, this program aims to specialize students in Visual Journalism. To do so, it is necessary to acquire a series of skills that allow you to put into practice all that has been learned.

The syllabus focuses on visual communication, photo journalism and the analysis and development of infographics. Nowadays, the use of digital media and social networks in the field of Journalism is essential and, therefore, this Postgraduate diploma places special emphasis on the study of the particularities of this field.

This program is the most complete qualification aimed at helping the professionals in the field of journalism and communication to reach a higher level of performance, based on the fundamentals and the latest trends in image. Take advantage of the opportunity and become a professional with solid foundations through this program and the latest educational technology 100% online.

Work with the best teaching professionals in this Postgraduate diploma with curricular value of excellence”

This Postgraduate diploma in Visual Journalism contains the most complete and  up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Visual Journalism
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Latest information on Visual Journalism
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Visual Journalism
• The interactive learning system based on algorithms for decision-making on the situations posed in Visual Journalism
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This program is perfect for you to learn how to tell the story you wish to tell and do it in a professional way"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the world of journalism, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will enable the professionals to contextual and situated learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to be prepared for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. In order to do this, the professionals will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in the field of Visual Journalism and with extensive experience.

Don't miss the opportunity to increase your skills in Visual Journalism"

Learn the latest trends in Visual Journalism and be the best in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals in journalism, aware of the relevance of the current relevance of education in order to delve into the area of knowledge, to perform professional quality work through the new tools available.

We have the most complete and up-to-date programme on the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Visual Communication

1.1. Visual Communication

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. Visual Communication and Visual Literacy

1.1.2.1. Learning Visual Culture
1.1.2.2. Natural Language or Arbitrary Language

1.1.3. Qualities of Visual Communication

1.1.3.1. Qualities of Visual Communication
1.1.3.2. Basic Rules for Bibliographic Selection, Verification, Citation and Referencing
1.1.3.3. Degree of Complexity of the Message

1.1.4. Definition of Visual Communication

1.2. Graphic Design

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. The Design
1.2.3. Graphic Design

1.2.3.1. Graphics
1.2.3.2. Design and Art

1.2.4. Graphic Design and Communication
1.2.5. Areas of Application of Graphic Design

1.3. Background and Evolution of Visual Communication

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. The Problem of the Origin
1.3.3. Prehistory
1.3.4. The Ancient Age

1.3.4.1. Greece
1.3.4.2. Rome

1.3.5. The Middle Ages
1.3.6. The Renaissance: the Rise of the Printing Press in Europe
1.3.7. From the XVI to the XVIII Century
1.3.8. The XIX Century and the First Half of the XX Century

1.4. The Meaning of Visual Messages

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. The Image, the Signifying Object
1.4.3. The Representational Quality of the Image: Iconicity
1.4.3.1. Type, Pattern and Form
1.4.4. The Plastic Quality of the Image
1.4.4.1. The Plastic Sign
1.4.5. The Symbolic Quality
1.4.6. Other Visual Codes

1.5. Persuasion

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Advertising Persuasion
1.5.3. Features

1.6. Elements Related to Image Representation

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Elements Related to Image Representation
1.6.3. The Articulation of Image Representation

1.6.3.1. The Concept of Representation
1.6.3.2. The Articulation of Representation
1.6.3.4. The Plastic Significance

1.6.4. Morphological Elements of the Image
1.6.5. Scalar Elements of the Image

1.6.5.1. Size
1.6.5.2. Scale
1.6.5.3. The Proportion
1.6.5.4. Format

1.7. The Composition

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Composition or Visual Syntax
1.7.3. The Balance
1.7.4. Dynamic Elements of Representation
1.7.5. Normative Composition

1.8. Color and Light

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. Light, Color and Perception

1.8.2.1. Light and the Visible Color Spectrum
1.8.2.2. The Perception of Light and Colors
1.8.2.3. The Adaptive Capacity of the Perceptual System
1.8.2.4. The Color Temperature of a Light Source

1.8.3. Primary Colors
1.8.4. Basic Color Reproduction Techniques
1.8.5. Color Dimensions
1.8.6. Harmony Types and Pallet Construction
1.8.7. Plastic Functions of Color

1.9. Typography

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. Formal Structure and Type Measurement
1.9.3. Classification of Typefaces
1.9.4. The Composition of the Text
1.9.5. Issues Affecting Readability

1.10. Editorial Design and Infographics

1.10.1. Introduction
1.10.2. Editorial Design
1.10.3. Infographics

1.11. Journalistic Design From the Point of View of Image Theory

1.11.1. Introduction
1.11.2. Functions of Journalistic Design
1.11.3. Final Note on The Term Journalistic Design
1.11.4. Arbitrariness or Naturalness of the Journalistic Design
1.11.5. Articulation of the Visual Language of Journalistic Design

Module 2. Photo Journalism

2.1. A History of Photography in the Press

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Origin of the Image in the Press
2.1.3. Appearance and Development of Iconographic Support
2.1.4. Photography in Sensationalism Journalism
2.1.5. The Photography in the Press

2.1.5.1. First Photographs in the Press
2.1.5.2. Photography in the Press at the End of the 19th Century
2.1.5.3. Photography in the Press at the End of the 20th Century
2.1.5.4. Press Photography in the War
2.1.5.5. Photo Journalism in the 21st Century

2.2. International Press Agencies

2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.2. The Birth of Press Agencies

2.2.2.1. Current Situation

2.2.3. Important Press Agencies

2.2.3.1. AP
2.2.3.2. Reuters
2.2.3.3. EFE

2.3. From Analogue to Digital Photography

2.3.1. Introduction
2.3.2. Analog Photography

2.3.2.1. History

2.3.3. Digital Photography

2.3.3.1. History

2.4. Photo Journalism

2.4.1. Introduction
2.4.2. Origins of Photo Journalism
2.4.3. Today’s Photo Journalism
2.4.4. The War and the Photo Journalism

2.5. Photography in the World

2.5.1. Introduction
2.5.2. Photography per Countries
2.5.3. The Evolution of the Photography

2.6. Graphic Edition

2.6.1. Introduction
2.6.2. Graphic Editor
2.6.3. The Image Selection Process

2.7. The Laws of Photo Journalism

2.7.1. Introduction
2.7.2. Principles of Informative Photo
2.7.3. The Laws of Photo Journalism

2.8. The Iconic Specialization in Journalism

2.8.1. Introduction
2.8.2. Speculative Journalism
2.8.3. Interpretive Journalism
2.8.4. The Media Image
2.8.5. The Iconic Factor of Communication
2.8.6. Iconic Information Analysis

2.9. Social Networks in Sport

2.9.1. Introduction
2.9.2. The Use of Social Networks in Sport
2.9.4. Consequences for Journalists and Media Professionals
2.9.5. Consequences for Athletes and Amateurs

2.9.6.1. Personal Brands
2.9.6.1. Crisis Management

2.10. The Constitutional Limits of Graphic Information

2.10.1. Introduction
2.10.2. The Graphic Reporter
2.10.3. The Right to Image

2.10.3.1. Jurisprudence on the Right to an Image
2.10.3.2. Consent to Obtain Reproduction and Publication of the Right to the Image

2.10.4. Graphic Image and Intellectual Property

Module 3. Infographics

3.1. Infographics

3.1.1. Introduction
3.1.2. Currently
3.1.3. Concept of Infographics

3.1.3.1. Definitions

3.1.4. From Information Design to Infographics
3.1.5. Analytical Visualization and the Information Society

3.2. The Information Visualization in the History I: Image, Communication and Information.

3.2.1. Introduction
3.2.2. Concepts

3.2.2.1. Image
3.2.2.2. Communication
3.2.2.3. Information

3.2.3. Cartography and Statistics
3.2.4. Scientific Illustration

3.3. Information Visualization in History II: Graphic Journalism

3.3.1. Introduction
3.3.2. Infographics in Press

3.3.2.1. History

3.3.3. Precision Journalism and Analytical Visualization

3.4. Functions of the Infographics

3.4.1. Introduction
3.4.2. Functions of the Infographics
3.4.3. Role of Infographics in Journalism
3.4.4. What does the Designer Intend to be Done with the Graph?

3.5. Types, Applications and Uses of Infographics

3.5.1. Introduction
3.5.2. Methodology
3.5.3. Journalistic Infographics

3.5.3.1. Types of Infographics
3.5.3.2. Boom of Infographics in Press
3.5.3.3. The Staticity
3.5.3.4. Audiovisual Infographics
3.5.3.5. Interactive Graph

3.6. The Image in Journalism

3.6.1. Introduction
3.6.2. The Image
3.6.3. Management Levels
3.6.4. The Image in Journalism

3.6.4.1. History

3.6.5. Journalistic Deontological Code

3.7. Interactive Visualization I: Essential Principles

3.7.1. Introduction
3.7.2. Essential Principles of Interaction Design
3.7.3. The Great Transition: Infographics as a Tool

3.8. Interactive Visualizaiton II: Interaction Types

3.8.1. Introduction
3.8.2. Types of Interactions
3.8.3. Navigation and Scenes
3.8.4. Multi-Mediality

3.9. Infographics Agencies and Departments

3.9.1. Introduction
3.9.2. The Structure of Graph Sections
3.9.3. The Work Process

3.10. Conclusions and Trends in the Near Future

3.10.1. Introduction
3.10.2. Infographics Trends
3.10.3. Conclusions

Module 4. Digital Journalism and Social Networks

4.1. New Professional Profiles

4.1.1. Introduction
4.1.2. From the Traditional Company to the Digital Company
4.1.3. The New 2.0. Professionals
4.1.4. The Era of Bloggers

4.2. Organization of Digital Information

4.2.1. Introduction
4.2.2. Usability in the Digital Environment
4.2.3. Tags and Metadata
4.2.4. Search Engine Optimization (SEO and SEM)

4.3. Web Content Architecture

4.3.1. Introduction
4.3.2. Cover Structure
4.3.3. Menu
4.3.4. Headline
4.3.5. Body

4.4. Journalistic Blogging and Wikis

4.4.1. Introduction
4.4.2. The Journalistic Blog
4.4.3. Structure of the Post
4.4.4. Labels
4.4.5. Comments
4.4.6. Wikis

4.5. Microblogging and Journalism

4.5.1. Introduction
4.5.2. Twitter
4.5.3. Twitter Fonts

4.6. Social Platforms and Journalism

4.6.1. Introduction
4.6.2. Social Networks and Journalism
4.6.3. Social Content Integration
4.6.4. Writing Techniques in Social Networks

4.7. Writing on the Screen

4.7.1. Introduction
4.7.2. The ABCs of Screen Reading
4.7.3. Adaptation of Text to Web Format
4.7.4. The Headline in Digital Content

4.8. Hypertext and Multimedia Writing

4.8.1. Introduction
4.8.2. Hypertextuality in Digital Writing
4.8.3. Multimedia Formats

4.9. Cyber Journalistic Genres

4.9.1. Introduction
4.9.2. Definition
4.9.3. Informative
4.9.4. Interpretive Genres
4.9.5. Opinion

4.10. Legal Aspects on the Internet

4.10.1. Introduction
4.10.2. Legal Liability on the Internet
4.10.3. Online Reputation Management
4.10.4. Sharing Content on the Internet

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development”