This course is an introduction to 3D scientific data visualization, with an emphasis on science communication and cinematic design for appealing to broad audiences. You will develop visualization literacy, through being able to interpret/analyze (read) visualizations and create (write) your own visualizations.
3D Data Visualization for Science Communication
3D Data Visualization for Science Communication
Instructors: Kalina Borkiewicz
Sponsored by Syrian Youth Assembly
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
32 hours to complete
3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 6 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Week 1 is an introduction to the field of data visualization, as well as related fields like computational science and computer graphics. You will learn about different types of data visualization, and visualization best practices.
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8 videos3 assignments2 peer reviews1 plugin
Week 2 is all about data - how are spatial data represented in a computer? How is it formatted? Where can you find it, and how do you work with it?
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9 videos4 assignments2 peer reviews
Week 3 is all about the human side of things. How do people learn? How do we perceive visual information? What makes certain methods of communication and education more effective? How do you find a story in a dataset, and how do you tell that story clearly and concisely?
What's included
9 videos3 assignments2 peer reviews
Week 4 is about presenting your visualization in an engaging way to broad audiences with techniques like camera design, lighting, compositing, digital cosmetics, and other tricks from Hollywood. You’ll also learn how to package your visualization with sound, titles, and credits, and you’ll learn how to distribute it to various types of audiences.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments2 peer reviews
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1 video1 reading1 plugin
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