Data Visualization & Narrative

Catalog description

Data visualization is an essential tool in both discovering and communicating key analytical findings. However, data practitioners and developers can sometimes undervalue the visual polish that goes into creating the most effective graphics. This course will act as a technical primer for building data visualization using code, but a core focus will be the graphic design decisions – color, hierarchy, font selection, labeling – that elevate visualizations. Additional topics will include cartography, web design, and interaction.