JOUR340
Information Visualization
According to experts, online video and graphics will account for 90 percent of all Internet traffic by 2015. Since we learn and understand largely through visual representation, it makes sense for online journalists to learn about using information visualization tools and techniques to present data.
Instructor: Jackie Wong
This course is available only as part of the New Media Journalism Certificate.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Discuss the components of information visualization
- Analyze current visualization methods, tools, websites, and techniques
- Focus on the basic technique of using visualization tools to present, summarize, and analyze data from a number of sources
- Understand the purpose, uses, and limits of various visualization tools
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Guest speakers
- Demonstrations
- Assignment
How will I be evaluated?
- Assignments: 85%
- Participation: 15%
Learning materials
You need a copy of the Canadian Press Stylebook. We will provide other custom course materials.