DOM-C1048 - Information Design Studio, 10.11.2020-03.12.2020

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

-To develop understating of various Data types from everyday use
-To develop skills to visualise data
-To learn the process of information design
-To learn user centred design approach for information design
-To learn iterative and explorative approaches to achieve creative visualisations

Credits: 5

Schedule: 10.11.2020 - 03.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Rupesh Vyas

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rupesh Vyas

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course introduces the basic concepts and processes of information design. It covers aspects of understanding data, learning various methods of data collection, structuring data and visualizing data to make meaning in a context. This course will introduce a wide variety of information design applications and prepare students to critically analyze and develop creative information visualizations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    -processual assessment: mid-course presentations/tutor and peer evaluation, final presentations/visiting evaluators
    -required attendance 80%
    -executed course assignments

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    135 hours in total:

    56 hours contact teaching

    79 hours independent work

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    You are requested to bring your own laptop or computer for the studio course.

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    -

     

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