Information Visualization
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 02.10.2024.
- Module identifier
11B0580
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German, English
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summerterm
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
The precise translation of complex data into visual artifacts is considerd one of the essential skills of a visual designer. This Information Visualization course provides theoretical, as practical knowledge about technology, psychology, ethical standards and design strategies for the successful visualization of complex information.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
- psychological and physiological features of visual perception
- statistical basics of Information Visualization
- History and development of Information Visualization
- practical consolidation of analysing, design and development skills
- practical consolidation of iterative design process skills
- ethical behavior in information visualization
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Hours of workload Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 15 Seminar Presence or online - 15 Practice Presence or online - 30 Laboratory activity Presence or online - Lecturer independent learning Hours of workload Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 40 Creation of examinations - 20 Reception of other media or sources -
- Graded examination
- Project Report, medial
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Remark on the assessment methods
The ungraded examination performance in the module is understood as the basis of the graded examination performance. The result is described in the project report and presented in a presentation.
- Exam duration and scope
Graded examination performance
- Project report (medial): approx. 15 pages, illustrative, photographic, filmic representations
Ungraded examination performance
- Experimental work: approx. 3-month design work from the context of the course.
- Recommended prior knowledge
Basic knowledge in Computer Science and Design
- Knowledge Broadening
Students are able to structure complex data sets and translate these into static as well as dynamic visualization of added cognitive and aesthetic value.
- Knowledge deepening
Students have basic statistical knowledge that they are able to practically apply in developing complex data visualizations.
- Knowledge Understanding
Students can evaluate the significance and integrity of complex visualisations.
- Application and Transfer
Participants can create formally correct static and dynamic visualizations using various information technologies.
- Academic Innovation
Students can design innovative visualisations that are suitable for communicating data and information in a target group-oriented way.
- Communication and Cooperation
Participants are able to articulate, visualize, and implement ideas, concepts and project results.
- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
Students are aware of the potential for manipulation inherent to the visualization of information . They realize the distinct responsibility of the designer by constant self-reflection and evaluation of the individual creative action.
- Literature
Sandra Rendgen & Julius Wiedemann: Information Graphics, Taschen, 2012
Edward R Tufte: Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Graphics Press, 2001
David McCandless: The Visual Miscellaneum, Harper Design, 2009
Jaques Bertin: Semiology of Graphics: Diagrams, Networks, Maps, Esri Press, 2011
Manuel Lima: Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008
Ben Fry: Visualizing Data, O'Reilly Media, 2008
- Linkage to other modules
The module offers students the opportunity to specialize and, in particular, prepares them for further individual in-depth study and profile formation in the modules Self Inspired Project and Design Project in Context.
- Applicability in study programs
- Media & Interaction Design
- Media & Interaction Design B.A. (01.09.2024)
- Person responsible for the module
- Nehls, Johannes
- Teachers
- Nehls, Johannes
- Further lecturer(s)
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