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Visualisation and Information Design
Faculty
Tiziana Alocci
founder and creative director at NECESSITY.INK,
Course length
Duration
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Course type
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Skills you’ll learn
Overview
This course offers students a comprehensive introduction to data visualisation and information design. Through this course, students will learn how to effectively communicate complex information using visual and audio elements. This will enable them to create visually compelling and informative representations of data, including data sonification.
Learning highlights
- By combining lectures, workshops, exercises, group work, and hands-on projects, students will establish a solid foundation in data visualisation principles, tools, and techniques. Upon completing the course, students will have gained the necessary skills in data analysis, graphic design, storytelling, and critical thinking to present data in a visually engaging and meaningful way.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Introduction to data visualisation and data sonification
- Project 01 | Brief
- Exercise: concept
Session 2
- Data types and formats for visualisation
- Data visualisation for different contexts
- Tailoring visualisations to target audiences
- Exercise: think, feel, do
Session 3
- Data research and sonification
- Visual and audio encoding techniques
- Exercise: sonify your data
Session 4
- Principles of visual perception and cognition
- Designing user-friendly interfaces
- Exercise: conceptual sketching
Session 5
- Accessibility: colour theory, typography and graphic design principles for data visualisation
- Exercise: design your story
Session 6
- Storytelling with data
- Narrative structure and visual sequencing
- Exercise: design your story - continued
Session 7
- Introduction to interactive tools and libraries
- Exercise: design your story - continued
Session 8
- Project 01: DUE + Show and tell
- Data visualisation case studies and best practices
- Project 02: brief
- Exercise: concept
Session 9
- Visual analogies
- Exercise: think, feel, do
Session 10
- Simplifying complex information in infographics
- Exercise: conceptual sketching
Session 11
- User experience
- Data visualisation as a learning tool
- Exercise: design your story
Session 12
- Industry tips and techniques
- Exercise: design your story - continued
Session 13
- Mapping data: geographic visualisations
- Exercise: design your story - continued
Session 14
- Measure the impact of your data visualisation
- Exercise: design your story - continued
Session 15
- Project 02 | DUE
- Final project presentations and feedback
- Reflection on individual progress and learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Figma is a plus.
Methodology
The learning process will consist of a combination of workshops, exercises, lectures, and group work. Students will actively participate in hands-on exercises and collaborate on group and individual projects to apply the learned concepts. The course will encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment.
The course will feature two main projects, from ideation to completion:
Grading
Tiziana Alocci is an award-winning data visualization artist, designer, and creative director based in London. With over a decade of experience in transforming complex datasets into compelling visual narratives, she specializes in data-driven storytelling, digital experiences, and immersive data art.
As the founder of NECESSITY, a female-led data visualization studio, Tiziana collaborates with leading brands, museum institutions, and publications, bringing a unique approach that merges design, technology, and emotion. Her work has been exhibited internationally and commissioned by The National Gallery, Lufthansa Group, The British Library, Unit London, and Condenast, blending scientific precision with artistic expression to craft impactful visual experiences.
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Visualisation and Information Design
by Tiziana Alocci
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Oct 02 - Oct 20, 2023
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.