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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CS 230"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Infographics"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2017
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Khaison Duong
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 11:30-12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Recommended: CS 110
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This introductory course provides an overview for visual
representation of data. It is designed to cover the differences between
infographics and visualization. Through both theory and applied practice the
course covers specifics related to basic graphic design, online publishing, and
corporate communication as it relates to large amounts of data and visually
representing data in creative and meaningful ways.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Analyzing data. Producing charts and visualizations. Theory of infographics. Analysis of infographics. Production of infographics.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1 understand the concepts of data visualization and be able to produce effective examples
2 understand infographics and their uses
3 produce an infographic
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TEXTBOOK:
Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
Cool Infographics | Randy Krum | Wiley 2014 | 978-1118582305 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
Attendance and participatoin | | 10 |
Classwork and assignments | | 20 |
Projects | | 25 |
Midterm | | 15 |
Final exam | | 30 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the task or problem raised and provides a coherent application of concepts displaying mastery of the skills learned. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and apply them with an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of work/reading/research beyond that required for the course. BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the task or problem raised. There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluate theory and concepts and relate them to practice. Work produced reflects students’ own adaptation and not simply a repetition of standard lecture. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of work/reading/research beyond the required assignments. CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides work that is clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and resources. DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material or skills. Important concepts are not applied adequately. In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail. FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the task or problem. Most of the work produced is unacceptable or irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
Attendance is mandatory as all lessons will be held in the computer laboratory and will be a combination of theory and practice. Students spending most of the class time using smart-phones or the like will be marked absent. Students will lose 1% for every unexcused absence. Consistently being late will be penalized.
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week
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Topic
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Assignment
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1
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Introduction
Organizing and analyzing data
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2
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Data visualization
Improving charts
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Class assignment 1
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3
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Media formats
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4
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Types of infographics
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Class assignment 2
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5
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Intellectual property
Good and bad infographics
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6
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Search Engine Optimization
Release strategy
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7
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Software and resources
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Class assignment 3
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8
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Midterm
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9
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Internal infographics
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Class assignment 4
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10
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Utility, soundness, beauty
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11
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Designing infographics
The process of an idea
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12
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Choosing data
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Project
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13
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Progress of infographic
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14
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Finalization of projects
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15
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Final exam
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