GD 2410 - Information Visualization

Credits: 3

This sophomore course focuses on information design, information architecture, and information visualization. In group and individual projects, students learn strategies to organize and display data from tabular data to graphs, charts, and infographics. Storytelling will be utilized to make data more accessible and relatable. New technologies will be exercised for dynamic data displays. Upon successful completion of this course, students demonstrate a responsible use of data, molding it into information that enhances knowledge and understanding.

Prerequisites: GD 1000 - Typography, GD 2210 - Vector Illustration and GD 2220 - Raster Image Processing

Course Learning Outcomes:

Translate data into a relevant visual form.
Assess why information design and data visualization is successful.
Articulate why information design and data visualization is successful.
Organize, analyze and present information.

GD 2410 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Optional textbooks:

Envisioning This by Edward R. Tufte ISBN: 978-0961392116

Dear Data by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec ISBN: 978-1616895327
Required Course Materials:

Sketchbook
Pencils/Pens
Computer with Adobe CC Suite and a word processing program