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NYU Data Vis 2018.02: Makers, Histories, Data, Toolkits.

Announcements While you’re waiting for class to begin, please take a look at the links to prepare for class today. http://www.urbanmakereconomy.org/ http://www.bostonhousing.org/ 2018 Community Partners and Student Blogs now posted (see class menu) Agenda Guest Speaker: Laura Wolf-Powers on Urban Makers. Guest Speaker: Jonathan Tarleton from Boston Housing Authority. A Brief History of Data Vis and […]

NYU Data Vis 2018 Student Blogs

in alphabetical order by last name Simin Gu Chian Huang Yan Huang Richelle Newby Emilie Shen Yuanyuan (Nicole) Song Jingyuan (Evelyn) Xu Steven (Dong Woo) Yoo Zhenwen (Wayne) Zhang

2018 Community Partners: Updated Frequently!

Confirmed Partners BrainPop (contact: Kevin Miklasz) Data: https://research.donorschoose.org/t/download-opendata/33 This crowdfunding website connects teachers to donors to find funding for classroom supplies. There are two interesting parts of the data set to me- the project success and the project descriptions. I’d be interested in two general questions- first, does this data show any pattern in what kind of […]

Data Vis 2018.01: Examples, Histories, Tools.

Announcements While you’re waiting for class to begin, please take a look at the links as food for thought. Example Vis: Transit Visualization Client, Conversation Concept Map, MIT ML Pantheon Example Data Source: Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), NYC Open Data Example application of data visualization: The Next America, The Search for High Energy Cosmic Rays, ProPublica Data Example […]

Data Vis Syllabus 2018

Data Visualization For The Community [Formerly Data Visualization from 2D to 4D] DM-GY 9103-C, Fall 2018 Prof. Arlene Ducao, arlduc [at] nyu.edu Thursdays, 3:30-6:20 PM 2 Metrotech, Room 820 Overview What is data visualization? Why and how do we do it? Who do we do it for? This course will take you through the process […]

Ideation and Prototyping Session 14: Final Presentations.

Announcements Reminder of Final Presentation Requirements: Your presence in class. 10 minutes of presentation. Start with your final object and story (~5 min) Walk us through the ideation, iteration, and prototyping process of the past several weeks (~5 min) A slideshow (e.g. powerpoint, keynote, google slides) is recommended. 5 minutes discussion with guest critics and […]

Ideation and Prototyping Session 13: Last check-ins, Storytelling.

Announcements Final Presentation Requirements: Your presence in class. 10 minutes of presentation. Start with your final object and story (~5 min) Walk us through the ideation, iteration, and prototyping process of the past several weeks (~5 min) A slideshow (e.g. powerpoint, keynote, google slides) is recommended. 5 minutes discussion with guest critics and class. I’ll […]

Ideation and Prototyping Session 12: Prototyping->Persona->Storytelling.

Announcements Tribeca Immersive Arcade More CAD software: https://www.vectary.com/ https://www.3dslash.net/ Final Project requirements are now updated. Note the Bibliography (non-annotated) requirement. Final Deliverables are now updated. You must be present and on-time at the final class on May 4. Final Deliverables are due on your website and Google drive on May 6 @ 10AM. Extra credit (10 […]

Ideation and Prototyping Session 11: Makerspace and Makers.

Announcements Note: sketches are important, but if you plan to make a physical object(s), be sure to start prototyping physical objects. Final Project requirements are now updated. Note the Bibliography (non-annotated) requirement. Final Deliverables are now updated. You must be present and on-time at the final class on May 4. Final Deliverables are due on your […]

Ideation and Prototyping Session 10: Lo-Fi, VR CAD, Basic Electronics.

Announcements Final Requirements Thing Message Process Challenges/grants Nike Circular Design Challenge NYU Makerspace $50 Mini-grant (use NYU ID to see form) Spaces NYU Makerspace blog MAGNET Fabspace NYU Leslie Lab prototyping room NYU La Guardia Studio Books: The Three-Body Problem, The Left Hand of Darkness 1st Half Submissions Agenda Updates: your timelines, plans, & tests […]