ARED 1763 | Secure & Ethical Data Use

Class Description: Working with Edward Tufte’s theory of data graphics, this class will cover best practices in graphical communication for creating effective data visualizations. Topics to be addressed include the data-ink ratio, accessibility, pre-attentive processing, cognitive load, visual emphasis, and misleading visualizations. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to 1) identify graphic design principles related to data visualization practices; 2) discuss how human perception affects data visualization design; 3) critique and propose solutions to misleading visualizations; and 4) demonstrate a foundational knowledge of trustworthy, accessible, and elegant data visualization design.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours

Facilitator: Alison Greer

Dates: 

• Session 1: Jan 23 – Feb. 27 (2-4pm MST)
• Session 2: Mar. 20 – Apr. 24 (2-4pm MST)

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