ART 331 - The Art of Data: Visualizing Our World

4 credits
Data is an ever present aspect of contemporary life. Students explore the uses of data in art as well as the application of artistic principles on data representing a range of local, social, political, scientific, environmental, and global issues. Through a series of hands-on computer programming based projects, students develop skills to represent and interpret complex datasets in a variety of ways including static and dynamic visualizations, sonification, and alternative modalities. Lecture topics include relevant visual theory, design theory, database aesthetics, and art and science collaboration. Approved for University Studies Integration-Strand H (Science, Technology, and Society). (Cross-listed with EMDA 331)