DSIGN243-23B (HAM)

Visual Language and Information Design

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Office
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Keith Soo

Keith Soo
4456
G.G.18
See Moodle
keith.soo@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: maria.admiraal@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: rowan.simmons@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper offers students the possibility to explore the area of information design. Using their knowledge of design principles, visual communication, and typography, students will explore the creation of information graphics (infographics); for this paper, infographics are considered the visual representation of information, working in the passage from data to information utilising graphics means, enhancing the human capability of seeing and understanding patterns and trends.

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How this paper will be taught

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Design Studios are 2 x 3-hour studios each week with a 1-hour Lecture weekly.

Attendance is compulsory in both Studios and Lectures, where graded activities will be conducted.

— Lecture – Tuesday 11 am - 12 pm – S.1.03

Lectures will cover relevant theoretical and practical content. Students will receive instructions for upcoming assignments and participate in activities to develop content and required skills to complete weekly checkpoints. These activities are graded and counted for the Professional Practice component.

— Studio 01 – Monday 3 pm - 6 pm Venue: S.G.17/18

— Studio 02 – Thursday 3 pm - 6 pm Venue: S.G.17/18

The studios will operate as a working and presentation time (when advised).

The studios are an essential working time, where students get help and coaching on completing the different assignments.

Studios include critique sessions, work checkpoints and guidance for the required tasks students must complete. Thus, it is crucial to attend regularly.

Attendance to Studios will be recorded and counted towards the final grade for Professional Practice.

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Required Readings

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100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design, by Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne

The Anatomy of Design, by Steven Heller and Mirko Ilic

Infographics (The power of visual storytelling), by Jason Lankow, Josh Ritchie, Ross Crooks

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate competence in the knowledge of the visual language to promote perception, create comprehension, and produce visible signs
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  • Demonstrate competence to present information in an efficient and effective approach by using design theories and visualisation methods
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  • Use a design process to explore options for solving visual problems
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  • Use and understand information/data for visualisation
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  • Research and analyse existing and historical design
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  • Develop concepts, articulate and exchange these ideas with class members
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  • Make informed decisions about criticisms and suggestions, and present works in a professional fashion
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  • Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Please take note of the following:

All assignments must be accompanied by research and process to prove the originality of the work.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Visual Language
14 Aug 2023
No set time
30
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. InfoVis
18 Sep 2023
No set time
30
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. DataVis
16 Oct 2023
No set time
30
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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4. Professional Practice
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
  • In Class: In Tutorial
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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