| Learning Objectives (See related pages)
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
1. Describe the role of data visualization in the technical design process. |
| | | 2. Define the attributes of a data set. |
| | | 3. Identify and apply the different data visualization types. |
| | | 4. Represent time as a dimension in the visualization of data. |
| | | 5. Understand the stages of the rendering process, or pipeline. |
| | | 6. Describe the different types of light sources and shading models. |
| | | 7. Master the basics of mixing color and understand how color is implemented in a computer system. |
| | | 8. Identify advanced rendering techniques. |
| | | 9. Describe how text and graphics can be integrated to more effectively communicate technical information. |
| | | 10. Understand the basic techniques used in creating and storing animations. |
| | | 11. Identify how hypermedia technology can be employed in technical data presentation. |
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