Assignment 9

Assignment: Data Visualization

Due Dates:

• Monday Labs: 4/28

• Wednesday Labs: 4/30

• Thursday Labs: 5/1

1. Required Viewing:

• Watch these tutorials:

  • Importing and Graphing Numerical Data

  • Creating Illustrator Infographics: Chapter 2 – Basic Charts and Graphs

2. Gather Your Data (Acquire):

1. Pick a Topic: Choose something that interests you, such as:
   
   

   • Health

   • Social justice

   • Economic inequality

   • Gaming preferences

   • Study habits

   • Entertainment

2. Create a Survey:
   
   

   • Use Google Forms to write two multiple-choice questions.

   • Each question should have at least five answer options.

   • Follow your lab instructor's tips for creating clear, objective questions and responses.

3. Share Your Survey:
   
   

   • Copy the survey link and embed code.

   • Create a new page on your website and embed the survey as shown in class.

   • Share your survey with classmates, friends, and family to collect responses.

   • Aim to collect 10–20 responses to start your visualization.

3. Parse, Filter, and Mine:

1. Download the CSV file with your survey responses from Google Forms.

2. Review the tutorial to organize and prepare your data:

   • Identify key data sets.

   • Define the minimum and maximum values.

   • Plan how to clearly present your data in a chart or graph.

4. Create Your Visualization (Represent & Refine):

1. Open Adobe Illustrator and create a new document:
   
   

   • Size: 1280x800 pixels.

2. Add a Title:
   
   

   • Give your study/visualization a clear and engaging title.

3. Use Illustrator Graph Tools:
   
   

   • Choose a graph style that best represents your data (e.g., bar graph, pie chart, line graph).

   • Input your data into the graph.

4. Visually Enhance Your Design:
   
   

   • Add colors, icons, or custom graphics to make your visualization engaging.

   • The simpler the data, the more visually enhanced your design should be.

   • Feel free to transform your visualization into a creative infographic, as shown in lecture examples.

Submission Instructions:

• Post your completed infographic to your website.