Module Details

Module Code: GRAP H3404
Module Title: Data Visualisation
Title: Data Visualisation
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Bernadette Douglas
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this modules is to facilitate the learner to prioritise the relevance of information and to explore, formulate and apply creative visual communications strategies in response to research and narratives.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Formulate creative communications strategies in response to research and narratives.
LO2 Use graphics as a tool for communicating and formatting stories that align with audience considerations
LO3 Graphically visualise research data in engaging ways to produce comprehensive and creative project communications using digital and other media.
LO4 Experiment with a diverse range of communication solutions and select appropriate methods/mediums of production for a variety of contextual briefs.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Stories Narratives and Audience
Introduction to narrative structure, information flow, story sequencing. The learner will discuss and experiment with ways to read, construct, and unfold visual narratives using drawing, digital media (Adobe Creative Suite) and/or suitable materials. Learner will communicate stories verbally and visually using printed and digital media. Consider audience experience and understanding – the use of metaphor and symbols – user journeys and narratives. Explore appropriate formats and layouts for stories.
Research Visualisation
Explore ways to present research in clear, concise, and visually interesting ways using storyboarding and digital media. Introduction to constructing clear information flow and visualizing complex data, scoping and situational data and processes
Infrastructure Resources
Design Studio – a dedicated space designed to allow for studio based learning. This space is specific to a particular learning group. While used to deliver studio based education the space is available to be used outside the time frame of the working day. It provides a safe learner driven, peer-reviewed environment, supported on a one-to-one basis. It supports the synthesis of parallel concurrent modular knowledge, skills and competency with prior learning & personal aesthetic judgement, to resolve specific design research question/s.
Computer Plotter Printer Resources
Learner requires access to studio and dedicated lab computers facilities. There should be access to printing and plotting facilities in order to complete projects. The studio must also be fitted with good quality projector, document visualiser and sound equipment for delivery of hybrid approaches. The studio should be fitted with computers capable of running creative design software
Computer Software Resource
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Visualising Exploration
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 15 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Visualising People Engagement, Process and Findings
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Studio Based Learning Contact Mentored content delivery & support, facilitated peer-to-peer interaction, tutor/self/peer critique/evaluation Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Individual and collaborative peer-to-peer learning, in skill & competency development. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Tang Art. (2014), Infographics & Data Visualizations, Liaoning, China, p.348, [ISBN: ISBN10 753817].
  • Randy Krum. (2013), Cool Infographics : Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, USA.
  • Andy Kriebel , and Eva Murray. (2018), #MakeoverMonday : Improving How We Visualize and Analyze Data, One Chart at a Time, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, USA.
  • Colin Ware. (2012), Information Visualization : Perception for Design, Elsevier Science & Technology, USA.
  • Nathan Yau. (2011), Visualize This : The Flowing Data Guide to Design, Visualization, and Statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, USA.
  • Beth Tondreau. (2019), Layout Essentials : 100 Design Principles for Using Grids, Revised a d Updated. Quarto Publishing Group, USA.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Creative Review.
  • Graphis.
  • Wallpaper.
  • Blueprint.
Other Resources
  • 'IT Carlow has an extensive range of online resources that should be accessed when students are completing their projects. www.library.itcarlow.ie'.
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