Data Visualization and Data Storytelling (5 cr)
Code: KU00BX56-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2020 - 30.04.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Arts Academy
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 22
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Creative Design Management
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After completing the course, student:
- understands the means and goals of data visualization
- can build visualizations from a variety of data
- can use images, graphs, animations and videos in a presentation
- can combine multiple visualizations to make a complete story/presentation.
Content
In the module students will learn basics of gathering information and data and preparing the data to be visualized. Learning to find stories in the data and building a presentations from it using storytelling methods, images, graphics, animations and video. During the course students will be introduced to variety of different tools to build these visualizations and presentations.
Teaching methods
Lecturers and discussions, practical training on infographics, vector graphics, image editing and video editing. Designing, creating and giving an online presentation supported by a multimedia presentation
Student workload
Students will design and make their own presentation during the course
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment is based on the presentation (75 %) and active participation in online activities (25 %). There will be no examination. Grading 1–5.