This module introduces best practice in creating visualisations. Visualisations can be as simple as a graph or as detailed as a response map, but all visualisations should target a specific audience with relevant and useful information. Visualisations can be developed using a wide variety of software, from basic to advanced.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe some design principles that are key to developing effective visualisations;
- Identify elements that are required in specific visualisations; and
- Explain what humanitarian icons are used for.
Audience
This module is an introductory-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge in nutrition information management in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to engage with coordination and humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for sub-national IMOs aiming to progress to national-level roles.
Length
It should take you about 35 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
Introduction
Lesson 1: What is Information Visualisation
5 mins
Lesson 2: Design Principles
10mins
Lesson 3: Visualisation Types
15 mins
Lesson 4: Humanitarian Icons
5 mins
Summary
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question