Information Visualisation Design Studio
DECO3100
The field of information visualization focuses on how non-physical data can be effectively represented to users, in an interactive and automatic way. This unit of study will introduce the principles of information visualization design, with special attention to metaphoric mapping, human-computer interaction, user engagement, and interdisciplinary insights. Topics will include: abstract data visualization (graphical, ambient or non-visual); metaphor creation and evaluation; interdisciplinary influences; server-side programming and client-side scripting.After successful completion of this unit of study, students will have acquired: an awareness of information visualization issues through reviews of significant research publications; a research methodology by the development of a relevant research paper; design skills required to develop an information visualization prototype using a real-world dataset; relevant knowledge about tools and programming languages that process data on the server-side and present information interactively on the client-side.This unit is core unit for Bachelor of Design Computing students only. Student effort expected for an average student to achieve a pass level result: contact hours: 12 hours per week; class preparation: 9 hours per week; assessment preparation: 39 hours per semester.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 12
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: DECO3100
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No