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Data Visualisation

Module code: CSU44056 · Semester: Semester 1

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Topics

  • Graphics fundamentals for visualisation LO1
  • Visual encoding and perception LO3
  • Visualisation tasks and types; matching techniques to data LO4–5
  • Interactive visualisation and animation; 2D and 3D graphs LO4, LO6
  • Principles of good visualisation LO2
  • Visualisation tools and libraries LO1, LO6
Learning outcomes
  1. Use graphics and visualisation tools to show data
  2. Discuss the design concepts behind visualisations
  3. Discuss how perception and cognition shape visualisation design
  4. Describe common visualisation techniques and how to handle complexity
  5. Choose the best solution for a visualisation task
  6. Implement visualisations to analyse data

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.