Information Design and Data Visualisation, Short Course | Part time online | University of the Arts London (UAL) | United Kingdom
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Information Design and Data Visualisation

42 days
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520 GBP/full
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About

On this Information Design and Data Visualisation beginner’s online course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will learn the fundamentals of information design and data visualisation and how to apply these skills to your own communication projects, or in managerial or designer job roles.

Overview

About the course

You will learn how to analyse data then create a visual display of this quantitative information, visually communicating your ideas to a chosen target audience. You will learn the skill of storytelling with data as you collect and map information, and you will learn how to choose the most effective way to visualise and present your information.

You will use Adobe Illustrator to create your own infographics. This course is taught through interactive discussion in weekly online classes and you will receive personal feedback from your tutor. Each week you will be set practical homework to develop your ideas.

By the end of the Information Design and Data Visualisation course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will be able to use what you have learnt to create annual reports and presentations. The practical tasks will teach you skills that can be applied in a range of career paths, including graphic design, management and web design.

Programme Structure

Topics include:
  • Storytelling through information design and data visualisation
  • Considering the importance of colour, hierarchy and typography
  • Visualisation types
  • Software contexts
  • Narrative and sequence
  • Chart types
  • Layout and composition
  • Principles of perception
  • Visual grammar
  • Adobe Illustrator graphs and icons
  • Knowing your audience and story
  • Analysing data
  • Picking the right format
  • Understanding and using LATCH theory
  • Interdisciplinary design
  • Collecting and mapping information
  • Understanding the design processes
  • Research methods
  • Qualitative and quantitative issues
  • Information as art

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 42 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To take part in the Online sessions, you will need:

  • Laptop or desktop to access the course online and present work
  • PowerPoint or keynote on your laptop to do your weekly homework and presentation,
  • An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Firefox or Chrome)
  • Microphone and headphones
  • Webcam if you don’t have a laptop with an in-built camera.
  • Strong Internet connection via WiFi or ethernet; 2G, 3G or 4G will not be sufficient
  • Please note you will not be able to participate in the course from a mobile phone.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    520 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 520 GBP for the full programme during 42 days.
  • National

    520 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 520 GBP for the full programme during 42 days.

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