Data VisualizationLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students can design a consistent information graphics product. Students can choose the appropriate design tools and know the various production and publishing environments for data visualization.

Content

- Potential contexts, purpose and objectives of infographics and data visualization
- Design of a visual information system
- Methods and tools of data visualization
- Presentation of an infographics product

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- meets the attendance requirement
- completes assignments to a satisfactory standard
- gives a presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- understands the core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- actively participates in class
- completes assignments independently and shows initiative
- completes assignments on time
- gives a fluent and credible presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- works effortlessly alone and in a group
- works effortlessly as a print and digital material designer
- masters the content of the course and applies the learned knowledge in his or her work
- is capable of independent information retrieval

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- actively participates in class and shows self-directedness
- completes assignments independently and demonstrates initiative and creative problem solving skills
- completes the assignments on time
- masters the core content of the course and applies the learned knowledge in his or her work creatively
- gives a credible and innovative presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- works effortlessly alone and in a group
- is an encouraging and responsible team member
- can work as a print and digital material designer and exploit the features of the publishing media in an appropriate way
- is capable of independent information retrieval and application of information
- demonstrates progress in developing a professional identity

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- meets the attendance requirement
- completes assignments to a satisfactory standard
- gives a presentation of the materials he or she has produced
- understands the core content of the course