STORYTELLING WITH DATA SHORT COURSE (MAGES Institute of Excellence)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Modern data visualization technology is causing a paradigm shift in the way organizations to convert raw data into actionable information. With its foundations rooted in statistics, psychology, and computer science, practitioners in almost every field use visualization to explore and present data.
This course shows you how to better understand your data, present clear evidence of your findings to your intended audience, and tell engaging data stories that clearly depict the points you want to make all through data graphics.
Learners will also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of visualization designs and learn how to design dashboards for use by stakeholders.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Academic Requirement
2 credit passes at GCE ‘O’ Level in any subjects excluding English Or GCSE/IGCSE-5 subject passes, including English, at Grade A to C
Or ITE NITEC or Higher NITEC or equivalent (eg Post Nitec Certificate in Office Skills/Certificate in Business Skills)
Or Singapore Integrated Program: Completed IP Year 4
Or At least 2 WSQ Statements of Attainment in Workplace Literacy or Numeracy (WPLN) at Level 4 or 5 and above (eg under Employability Skills System (ESS) certification)
Or ITE modular certificate at the post-secondary level (non-tertiary) or equivalent
Or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions with similar qualifications
For International, Applicants should have an Equivalent to Year 10** qualification with an average of 65% (** from the respective home country of the applicant) with proof of pass in English
Alternate Admission Requirements
Submit Portfolio and pass the interview with Academic Director and assessment by Academic Board
English Proficiency Requirement
IELTS 5.5 or Pass in the English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not have IELTS 5.5 must pass MAGES English Proficiency Test, approved by Academic Board.
Age Requirement
16 years of age
Working Experience Requirement
Nil
MATURE CANDIDATE
Age Requirement
30 years of age
Working Experience Requirement
8 years of relevant working experience
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
- Introduction to Data Visualization
- Configuring Data Environment
- Types of Data and Displays
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- Exploratory Visualization
- Storytelling with Data