University of Pittsburgh

Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

University of Pittsburgh

Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

This course is part of Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling Specialization

P.J. Grosse

Instructor: P.J. Grosse

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create interactive visualizations using Python libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn.

  • Develop stunning geospatial visualizations with tools such as Folium and Tableau.

  • Craft narrative visualizations to communicate insights effectively.

  • Implement advanced data visualization techniques for comprehensive analysis.

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

This module describes forms of interactions when working with data visualizations and the principles of how to most effectively support interaction with data visualization.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

This module presents maps as a form of data visualization, describes what geospatial data is, and what different forms of map visualization are possible.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

This module teaches how to create map visualization in Python and Tableau.

What's included

3 videos5 readings2 assignments3 ungraded labs

This module introduces the transformation of text into visual representation, providing basics of how text is treated as data, and what techniques can be used to visualize text.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module teaches how to visual data storytelling and how to transform visualizations as forms of art, using guidelines from Tufte’s principles of visualization.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Pittsburgh. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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P.J. Grosse
University of Pittsburgh
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