Course overview
The aim of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively visualise data for the purpose of insightful analysis and impactful communication. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, learners will enhance their ability to design clear and compelling visual narratives and leverage various tools and technologies including Python and R to transform raw data into meaningful visual representations. By the end of the course, learners will be able to critically evaluate existing, and create their own, visualisations that facilitate understanding, support decision-making, and engage diverse audiences.
- Visualisation Construction
- Visualisation Design
- Storytelling With Graphics
Course learning outcomes
- Apply the fundamental concepts and principles of good data visualisation to planning and execution of a data visualisation project
- Describe and critique common data visualisation approaches to discover insights from data
- Create data visualisations using data visualisation software including R and Python
- Assess visualisations for accuracy, clarity, and potential biases, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement
- Construct narrative and communicate insights from data effectively through storytelling with visualisations
Degree list
The following degrees include this course