In this assignment, you will use U.S. Census data about state statistics to create interactive maps using two different tools.
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Advice Flowchart
Flowcharts and network diagrams are particularly good at showing processes and relationships. In this assignment, you’ll create a flowchart that offers advice for different scenarios.
Lesson: Principles of Interactivity
We’ve been experiencing interactive graphics all semester, and now we’re focusing on the element of interactivity — how it can be used, what users expect, and why interactivity isn’t always a good idea.
Lesson: Interactive Connections
How do professionals approach building interactive projects with large datasets? We’re expanding on the basic principles of interactivity by learning about the design process of Nadieh Bremer and reading about the debate over whether interactivity is worth the effort for both designers and users.
Youth Sports Infographics
In this assignment, you’ll make promotional infographics suitable for sharing on social media. You’ll choose a communication message and use Adobe Illustrator for Part 1, then experiment with several interactive web tools for Part 2.
Lesson: Exploring ‘Xenographics’
After looking at taxonomies of common chart forms, here’s a chance to confront unusual and strange charts.
Lesson: Chart Variations and Tree Diagrams
Now that we’ve encountered a wide variety of graphics, it’s a good time to review common chart forms, explore variations on the basics, and examine the family of tree diagrams that show connections and hierarchy.
Lesson: The Case for Dot Plots
We’ve discussed dot plots, but they’re generally underutilized compared to bars, lines and pies. So it’s time to take a closer look at dots and why they can be useful for large datasets.
Lesson: Geography Without Maps
Maps can be great, but there are also times when a different data visualization type can be more effective.
Choropleth Maps in Tableau
In this assignment, you’ll map liquor licenses for the entire state. Instead of using point data to represent the location of every establishment licensed to sell alcohol, we’ll aggregate the data by county and create a choropleth map.