Introduction

F20DV/F21DV Data Visualization and Analytics

2021-2023

Overview

  • What this Course is about?
  • What is the Syllabus?
  • What are the Learning Outcomes?
  • What is the Assessment Criteria?
  • Timetabled Labs & Lessons
  • FAQ about Course/Studying
  • Questions Discussion

Timetable

1 x Lectures
1 x Tutorial
1 x Lab/Revision

Attendance is Optional

Slide Features

Home (Table of Contents)
Print Slides
JSitor (JS Editor)
D3 Gallary/Library Examples
LiveWeave (Collaborative JS)
WebMakerApp (JS Editor)

Course Material

Easily accessible and structured on GitHub

(Note you'll still submit your coursework on CANVAS)

Example

What is the best way to master the subject?

Practice, practice, practice

Hands-on

Typing examples, experimenting, trying,

Browsers Score

Features/Support

https://html5test.com/

D3 HomePage
https://d3js.org/
Lots of examples and resources
D3 In Action
Author: Elijah Meeks
Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design
Author: Andy Kirk
About: Lots of visual examples and design insights

To do this week ...

• Read over the lectures
• Review the revision questions
• Work through tutorial practicals
• Challenging – so start early
• Experiment (get into good habits)