Data VisualizationLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student
-can name digital publishing formats, techniques and tools
-can define the central principles of data visualization
-can read statistics as data and as a source of journalism
-can visualize structured information from data material into an interactive media entity

Content

- Different digital publishing formats, techniques and tools
- Principles of data visualization
- Principles of data interpretation and journalistic structuring
- The visual language and usability of data journalism
- Data visualization into an interactive media entity

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment focuses on working during the study period and the achievement of competence goals. In order to complete the course, the required areas must have been successfully completed. The student can define the central principles of data visualization and visualize structured information from data material into an interactive media entity.