Information Design
Demonstrated ability to use Illustrator to produce three distinct charts/graphics and analyze these graphics for effectiveness of communication, appropriateness of the design within the data types and overall aesthetics. Produce programmatically-generated visualizations. Applied design principles and analyzed visualization styles.
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GDPW NC031 Information Design for Print|As technology enables the collection of an increasing and greater amount of data, today's designer is challenged to help make insights possible through the graphical presentation of this information. This course serves as an intro to the foundation of information design and the creation of static visualizations for print distribution. Students will learn to tell stories visually with data through the understanding of data types, graphic design principles
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GDPW NC032 Interactive Design for Screen|This course explores the power and potential of coding for creating interactive designs. Beginning with a strong foundation in basic coding structures, students will quickly see visual results as they read, map, and illustrate the information. The introduction of interactivity will allow students to create additional dimensions and layers of meaning by providing users with methods to investigate and interact with data in new and novel ways