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Welcome to INFO 424
“Information Visualization and Aesthetics”
Taught by Marilyn Ostergren(call me ‘Marilyn’)
GOAL FOR TODAY
What is ‘Information Visualization’?
What information can be visualized?
How does this class work?
‘ In format ion Visual izat ion is a process that t ransforms data, in format ion and knowledge into a form that re l ies on the human v isual system to perceive i ts embedded informat ion. ’ - G e r s h o n a n d P a g e ( 2 0 0 1 )
Here is some information/data/knowledge:
The wind turbines that Seattle City Light owns (which supply some of the UW’s power) are 245 feet tall
How to Create an Information Visualization(how you will learn to create information Visualizations in INFO 424)
Technical Skills – Illustrator, Excel & Flashtools & strategies
Knowledge of design principles
Repertoire of visualization strategies
Understanding of the process
LABS: 25% of grade100% Handed in by due date75% Handed in by end of quarter
FLASH QUIZES: 25% of grade1 ungraded 3 graded (full or partial credit) 10% for the last quiz, 5% each for the first 2
TAKE-HOME EXAMS: 50% of grade1 ungraded2 graded examsThese will be assigned a numeric grade.
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