After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

1. Fundamental Understanding of Information Visualization:

   • Provide a clear definition of Information Visualization.
   • Explain the situations where visualization is the most suitable solution for a given problem.
   • Recognize and categorize different uses of visualization methods.

2. Proficiency in Data Abstraction and Types:

   • Define data abstraction and articulate its primary purpose.
   • Recall and categorize data set types and attribute types.
   • Classify datasets based on their structural characteristics.

3. Competence in Graph Selection and Data Transformation:

   • Identify graph types applicable to tabular data.
   • Choose the appropriate graph types for specific datasets and problems.
   • Understand the significance of data transformation in visualization and select suitable methods.

4. Mastery of Marks, Channels, and Principles:

   • Define marks and channels, discerning their relative effectiveness.
   • Describe and apply the expressiveness and effectiveness principles in visualization.
   • Evaluate the quality of graphs based on these principles.

5. Critical Analysis and Description of Graphs:

   • Identify and critically assess contextual components of a graph and their utility.
   • Critique graphs based on visual encoding criteria used in their creation.
   • Demonstrate the ability to describe graphs in terms of marks, channels, and visual encoding rules.

• Block 1: Focus on Data

  • Describing and abstracting data.
  • Understanding the types of visual representations needed or possible.

• Block 2: Fundamental Graphs and Data Transformation

  • Exploring basic graphs and their effectiveness.
  • Understanding how data transformation enhances visualization.

• Block 3: Visualization Vocabulary

  • Introduction to visualization elements.
  • Description of basic graphical components and strategies for transforming data into visualizations.

• Topic-relevant lectures 
• Regular in-class meetings for content and assignment reflection 
• Reading, analysis and critical discussion of scientific texts in the area of designing and evaluating visualisations
• 2 assignments to design and evaluate a visualisation

• Reading reflections (25%): For selected topics covered in the course, a paper will be given to the students. Students are supposed to read the papers and write a short reflection (2-3 paragraphs, not more than 500 words)
• Two Assignments (65%): Design and Evaluation of a Visualisatuion 
• Class participation (10%): Mini Quizes on Content