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Cecilia Aragon
HCDE 511
Seattle Campus
Covers the design and presentation of digital information. Uses graphics, animation, sound, and other modalities in presenting information to users. Studies understanding vision and perception. Includes methods of presenting complex information to enhance comprehension and analysis; and incorporation of visualization techniques into human-computer interfaces.
Class description
HCDE 511 covers the design and presentation of digital information. Uses graphics, animation, sound, and other modalities in presenting information to users. Studies the understanding of vision and perception. Includes methods of presenting complex information to enhance comprehension and analysis; and incorporation of visualization techniques into human-computer interfaces.
Student learning goals
Understand the basic data types and data representations
Critically analyze the design and presentation of digital information
Develop a basic understanding of the human visual system and visual perception and how to design visualizations to effectively present information to users
Incorporate visualization techniques into human-computer interfaces
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
In this class, students will be expected to complete reading assignments, participate in class discussions, and complete a series of written assignments. Students will complete a final group project that incorporates design, implementation, and evaluation of a visualization technique.
