This course focuses on the theories behind visual analytics, and the relationship between data analysis and data visualization. Students will be introduced to tools for analyzing information and the preliminary displaying of results. Students will explore the collection, management, analysis and presentation of spatial data, as well as concepts of database systems, data modeling, and digital mapping.

This course is offered in partnership with OCAD University to offer a wide range of courses for enhancing your career expertise in web, design, photography, analytics, and technology.

Complete this course and four other qualified courses to earn your Digital Media Skills Certificate from OCAD U. A fully customizable certificate to add to your digital media toolkit.

Working With Your OCAD U account

As a student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to the OCAD U learning management system, called Canvas. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course.

Contact continuingstudies@ocadu.ca for assistance with using your account.

Certificate options

Many OCAD U courses can be applied towards a certificate. Explore to learn more. 

Note that students seeking a certificate must register with OCAD U via the APPLY link on the page for the certificate concerned. 

Contact cstudies@unbc.ca for questions concerning certificates available or to confirm your chosen set of courses will qualify.