Getting Started
Here’s what you should do to get started…
- Understand what this class is about - please read the What and Why page (and maybe the Course Learning Outcomes) which will give you a sense of what this class is about. Reading the first tutorials can give you the philosophy of the course in a nutshell. This isn’t your standard CS class. If this class isn’t for you, we won’t be offended if you drop early.
- Understand how the class will work - look at Policy Overview page to get an idea of the mechanics. The Syllabus has details about policies, but also a bit of the description of the content.
- Be prepared for class - class attendance is required. Please bring drawing supplies (pens or pencils, in multiple colors - I recommend black + four other colors)
Attendance is part of class. This class involves in-class experiences. This requires students to be in class - if you are not in class for the in-class experience, you won’t have the in-class experience. If you know that you will miss a lot of classes, or do not intend to come to class “nearly all of the time”, please do not take the class.
- Dive into Module 1 - the class is organized into 3-week “modules.” The first one is Welcome: What is Vis. There are assignments due the first week! You might want to start with some of the readings; you don’t need to wait until lecture!