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Unit of Study INFO2001 - Storytelling and Data Visualisation (2023)

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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

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
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Term1,5
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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

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