02.526 Interactive Data Visualization

This course teaches students the concepts, skills and techniques of online, interactive map design and data visualization. In doing so, it covers both the modern web development workflow and Javascript programming. These fundamental programming tools and techniques are mastered in an applied context of designing and building interactive visualizations. Apart from a foundational understanding of the building blocks of the modern web (HTML, CSS, Javascript), students learn to build visualizations using industry-standard Javascript libraries such as Leaflet and D3 through a series of lab-based assignments and projects. The course keeps a focus on the entire iterative design workflow throughout the semester and culminates in a final group project in which a sequence of prototypes leads to a final online, interactive data visualization.

Instructor: Chan Chi-Loong
Time: Thursday (5-8pm)
Venue: Think Tank 1 (1.308)

View course outline here.