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Course Calendar
Class meetings, Tuesdays, 5:00-8:00 pm
       
August 25

Introduction to the Visual Representation of Information

Review syllabus and get to know each other

Project 1:
Learning the Language of Art

Project 1 is due
September 15.

September 1

Research & Theory:
The Language of Art

Application: 
The Vocabulary of Vision
September 8

Research & Theory:
Foundations of Visual Learning

Application: 
Scanning
Getting Started & Basic Image Editing (PS)
 
September 15

Research & Theory:
Using Color
Interface Design Principles

Application: 
Layers and Selections (PS)

Project 2:
Designing Effective Interfaces

Project 2 is due
October 6.

 

September 22

Research & Theory:
The Role of Visuals in Learning
Interface Design

Application:
Layers and Selections (PS)
September 29

Research & Theory:
Metaphors and interface design
Information design

Application: 
Creating Collages, Using Layers, & Gradients

 
October 6

Research & Theory:
Data Visualization

Application: 
Methods for creating graphs

Project 3:
The Visual Representation of Statistical Data

  • requirements
  • examples
  • background information
  • issues in education and IT
  • sources for IT statistical information
  • evaluation
Project 3 is due
October 27.

 

October 13

Research & Theory:
Visual Symbols

Application: 
Graphing Software: Excel
October 20

Research & Theory:
The Power of Graphs

Application: 
Graphing Software: Using clip art
 
October 27

Research & Theory:
Effects of Animation on Learning

Application: 
Animation software

Project 4:
Animating Educational Graphics

Project 4 is due
November 17.

 
November 3

Research & Theory:
Color Theory

Application:  
Using Color in Multimedia & on the Web
November 10

Research & Theory:
Creative Thinking

Application:
Creative Thinking and Visual Synectics

 
November 17

Research & Theory:
Interface Design

Application: 
Creating 3 Dimensional Space
Understanding Perspective

Project 5: Creating a 3 Dimensional Timeline

Project 5 is due
December 8.

 

November 24

Research & Theory:
Displaying Visual Information

Application: 
Filters
Creating and Placing 3 Dimensional Objects

December 1

Research & Theory:
Effects of Visual Metaphors

Application: 
Photoshop Extensions - actions!

December 8

 Final Presentations

Project 5 and portfolios due