Summary of content

This course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills required for successful data visualisation. The goal of data visualisation is to expose the underlying structure of a dataset using visual representations which are targeted towards the human visual perceptual system. Students will gain experience in the theory, design, implementation and evaluation of data visualisation systems. Appropriate software tools will be utilised throughout the module to create effective visual representations to translate complex data into clear information, allowing the target audience to extract value from it. Students will learn how to use advanced visualisation techniques such as data storytelling and interactive visualisations to communicate information clearly. By the end of this module, students will be capable of analysing the appropriateness of a given visualisation in relation to a problem, select and implement appropriate data visualisation systems for a given dataset and evaluate the effectiveness of this system.

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