Visualizing Data with Google API

Creating richer, more rewarding interactive experiences for your audience is one of the primary goals of advanced data visualization. Google’s Application Program Interfaces (APIs) allow you to customize your users interactions using visualization tools such as Google Chart Tools and Google Fusion Tables.

Overview

Visualizing Data with Google APIs is a two-day, hands-on Certificate program focused on using Google’s Visualization and Fusion Tables APIs. Participants will learn to use the APIs, load data from Google Spreadsheets and Tables and add user interactions like search and filtering to interactive graphics.

You’ll enjoy personalized small class instruction in a state of the art Mac lab. This program is a hands-on skill based learning experience. Upon completion of a Berkeley Advanced Media Institute workshop, participants have the knowledge and tools necessary to apply their new skill set immediately.

Visualizing Data with Google APIs is ideal for people interested in a rapid-paced, immersive experience in Javascript APIs. This workshop is ideal for scientists, communications professionals, journalists, educators and those interested in becoming proficient in learning to leverage APIs for better user experiences.

You will:

• Learn to load APIs into an HTML page.
• Load data from Google Spreadsheets and Fusion Tables.
• Draw interactive charts and maps with Javascript.
• Make data and/or visualizations searchable and filterable.
• Edit visualizations and maps in javascript.

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Instruction

Led by Len De Groot, Berkeley Advanced Media Institute’s Interactive Design and Data Instructor at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and freeDive designer-innovator.

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Agenda

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When

April 5-6, 2013 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.

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Where

University of California, Berkeley, near San Francisco. Graduate School of Journalism, North Gate Hall. Map

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Tuition

Registration is closed for this workshop.

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Requirements

• Completion of Berkeley Advanced Media Institute’s Data Visualization Certificate workshop OR 1) Experience creating charts using Google Spreadsheet and 2) experience working with the Google Fusion Tables web application and 3) a basic understanding of HTML and CSS
• Javascript experience is not required but those who are new to the programming language should be prepared to learn to edit javascript in a fast-paced environment. We recommend you check out our Javascript for Journalists tutorial if you are unsure.
• Proficiency in English.

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Additional information

Travel, lodging and other information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Questions

Please contact Vicki Hammarstedt via phone at 510.642.3892 or email advancedmedia@journalism.berkeley.edu

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Refund policy

• Cancellations must be received in writing by email or fax 15 days prior to the start of the program.
  A $175.00 fee will be assessed for canceled registrations.
• Cancellation notices received 14 days or less from the start of the program will result in a credit toward attendance at a future Berkeley Advanced Media Institute training program. We are unable to refund any fees for registrations cancelled within two weeks of the start of training.
• Failure to appear for the training will result in forfeiture of the full course fee.
• The Berkeley Advanced Media Institute reserves the right to cancel or reschedule training due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Berkeley Advanced Media Institute. In this case, applicants are entitled to a full refund of the program fee.
• The Berkeley Advanced Media Institute will advise applicants at the earliest opportunity of changes to schedule program. The Berkeley Advanced Media Institute is not responsible for travel fees, or any expenses incurred as a result of cancelled programs.

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