Program Overview

Unit of Study INFO2001 - Storytelling and Data Visualisation

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• Faculty/College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Placement: No
• Enrolment information: N/A

Unit Description

Teaches students the tools and strategies to present data analytics insight in a clear and accessible manner to aid decision-making. Focuses heavily on practice-based learning where students repeat the cycle of practice, feedback and reflection.

Unit Content

1. Fundamentals of data visualisation
2. Design effective visualisation
3. Basic data visualisation methods
4. Advanced data visualisation methods
5. Storytelling with data visualisation
6. Effective communication

Availabilities

Location | Domestic | International
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Gold Coast | Term1 | Term1
Melbourne | N/A | Term1
Online | Term1 | Term1
Perth | N/A | Term1
Sydney | N/A | Term1

Learning Outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• compare and contrast different data visualisation methods
• design effective data visualisations for multiple stakeholders
• develop data visualisations by applying contemporary visualisation libraries and tools
• design and tell compelling stories to effectively communicate with stakeholders

Prescribed Learning Resources

Term 1

• Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.
• Prescribed Resources/Equipment: No prescribed resources/equipment. Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.