This course is an introduction to 3D scientific data visualization, with an emphasis on science communication and cinematic design for appealing to broad audiences. You will develop visualization literacy, through being able to interpret/analyze (read) visualizations and create (write) your own visualizations. By the end of this course, you will: -Develop visualization literacy. -Learn the practicality of working with spatial data. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization meaningful. -Learn how to create educational visualizations that maintain scientific accuracy. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization cinematic. -Learn how to create visualizations that appeal to broad audiences. -Learn how to work with image-making software. (for those completing the Honors track)
Introduction to Scientific Visualization
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Skills You'll Learn
3D Modeling, Data Presentation, Computer Graphics, Video Production, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Literacy, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software
From the lesson
Week 1: Introduction
Week 1 is an introduction to the field of data visualization, as well as related fields like computational science and computer graphics. You will learn about different types of data visualization, and visualization best practices.
Taught By
Kalina Borkiewicz
Visualization Programmer
AJ Christensen
Visualization Designer/Programmer