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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CS 230"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Infographics"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2015
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Patrick Howe
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:00AM-10:45AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Recommended: CS 110
OFFICE HOURS:
M-Th 11:45 - 12:15
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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:
The purpose of this course is to understand the growing field of Infographics as it relates to large amounts of data, corporate marketing and online publishing. It is meant as an introductory course and will include lab-based projects.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will understand the importance of visual story telling with data and data visualization.
The student will understand tools and applications needed for data visualization and infographics.
The student will understand and create online infographics optimized for online publishing.
The student will understand and apply visualization to a professional résumé.
The student will understand and create infographics for corporate communication.
The student will be able to design and create meaningful informational graphics from large data sets.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Cool Infographics | Krum, Randy | John Wiley & Sons | 978-1-118-58230-5 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Lab Assignments |
Each week students will be required to complete a lab project.
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| Quizzes |
Every week students will be given a quiz on the previous week’s materials.
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| Final exam | This is an applied final. Student demonstrates working knowledge of concepts learned throughout the course with a critique and infographic redesign based on information provided | 20 |
| Attendance |
Students overall grade will be reduced 3% for every unexcused absence and 1% for every unexcused tardy
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-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cour
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.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 issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
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. The final exam period runs until ____________
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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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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading
Assignment
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Other
Assignment
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Exam
Dates
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1st week
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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATIONAL GRAPHICS
Basic data literacy. Understanding big data and how graphics can be used to visually display large amounts of information in meaningful ways. Data visualization versus informational graphics
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Chapter 1
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Lab project
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2nd week
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TOOLS & APPLICATIONS Review of current tools and applications used to create visual graphics related to data. Includes both desktop and online options.
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Chapter 7
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Lab project
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3rd week
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DESIGNING INFORMATIONAL GRAPHICS Understand psychological responses related to visually displaying data. Use of graphics, symbols, colors, and text. Legality issues related to use of information.
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Chapter 4
Chapter 6
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Lab project
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Mid-term exam
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4th week
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INFO GRAPHICS & THE INTERNET Types of use for infographics. Chart forms. Designing for the Internet including color, resolution, formats, layouts, navigation and search engine optimization. Storytelling with data visualizations.
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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Lab project
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5th week
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EVALUATING COMMUNICATION GOALS Assessing and revising past work to meet project goals. Marketing & advertising concepts. Use of data related to confidentiality and legal issues.
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Chapter 5
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Lab project
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