This course, INF2182H: Information Visualization, addresses problems, practices, and techniques that arise from the growing use of visualization media to analyze and interpret data, manage information complexity, and communicate data-driven messages. Based on principles from visual studies, graphic design, visual art, perceptual psychology, and cognitive science, students will acquire the ability to use and understand several important visualization methods and how to critically interrogate the application of visualization technologies in novel contexts.
Exclusions: INF2199H: Special Topics in Information: Critical and Human-Centred Approaches to Information Visualization AND INF1005H and INF1006H Information Workshops on “Best Practices in Data Visualization”
Note: Previously a special topics course INF2199H – Special Topics in Information: Critical and Human-Centred Approaches to Information Visualization. The course is now a regular course effective May 1, 2024.
