FIT2179 Data visualisation
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2179 Data visualisation is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT1045, FIT1054, FIT1053 or FIT1008 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2179
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT2179
1 unit list FIT2179 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
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Overview
Data visualisation is a powerful technique that allows us to use our visual system to understand data. Interactive data visualisation is now common in business, engineering and design and the social and physical sciences. This unit introduces the main kinds of information graphics and interactive visualisation systems and their areas of application. It investigates the reasons why visualisation can be effective and based on this you will gain experience in critically assessing data visualisations and in designing your own visualisations. You will learn how to create visualisations with representative computer tools and gain experience in creating a data visualisation for an application domain of their choice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Studio TasksExercise15%
- Class TestsQuiz / Test35%
- Data Visualisation IProject25%
- Data Visualisation I1Project25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT2179 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
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- DATASCI04Core unitsData scienceNo reviews yet
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Bernhard Jenny
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ting Chai Wen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2179?
You need FIT1045, FIT1054, FIT1053 or FIT1008 before you enrol.
What can I take after FIT2179?
FIT2179 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3097.
When is FIT2179 offered?
In 2026, FIT2179 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT2179?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2179 have an exam?
No. FIT2179 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2179?
FIT2179 is part of Business analytics, Computational science and Data science.