Information Visualization and Presentation
This course explores how visual representations reveal patterns and structure in complex data by leveraging human visual perception. Students critically examine the field of information visualization, analyzing why certain methods succeed or fail based on usability and adoption. Through hands-on projects and analysis, the course emphasizes how to present information clearly, accurately, and effectively to communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Topics
- Learn how to present information in an understandable, efficient, effective, accurate, and aesthetic manner, for the purposes of explaining ideas and analyzing data. Acquire skills at designing and evaluating information visualizations and other forms of visual presentation. Become familiar with the core principles and some of the literature of the field.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027