Data Visualization and Data Storytelling (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

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 presentation 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.

wed 2.3. lecture I (14.00-16.00)
mon 7.3. lecture II (14.00-16.00)
thu 10.3. lecture III (14.00-16.00)
thu17.3. lecture IV (14.00-16.00)

wed 23.3. Q&A (14.00-16.00)

wed 30.3. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00)
thu 31.3. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00)
fri 1.4. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00)
wed 6.4. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00)
fri 8.4. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00)
wed 13.4. PRESENTATIONS (13.00-16.00) if needed

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.

Materials

will be shared in the itslearning course (opens automatically to participants)

Teaching methods

Lectures on the subject will be online and there will be individual learning tasks. The whole course will focus on building everyone’s own presentation. We will use free tools or those available to studends provided by O365 licence. It is important to attend the online sessions and join the Peer-to-peer learning discussions and activities.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Participation in the course. Visual and written aspects of exercises. Individual and group work. Giving and receiving feedback, group interaction.

Failed (0)

The student has not completed all the learning tasks. Student has participated to the group’s activities but has achieved little and superficial learning goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has completed all the learning tasks but has achieved little and superficial learning goals.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has completed all the learning tasks and achieved the learning objectives well. The student has acquired and utilized current and relevant information in their assignments. The student has worked actively during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all learning tasks, achieved learning objectives, and demonstrated extensive knowledge of communication topics. The student has utilized current and relevant information in a versatile and creative way. The student is committed to work and has contributed to the achievement of goals.