Short Description
This course provides students with an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of map design and production.
Learning Outcomes of Course
On completing this unit students will be able to:
■ Describe the map design process;
■ Explain the classification of, and relationship between, phenomena, data and representation methods;
■ Critically analyse methods of portraying different types of geospatial data;
■ Explain the characteristics of colour, its measurement, description and use in cartography;
■ Describe the elements of map generalisation and discuss the development of automated methods;
■ Describe the particular problems of geographic names, typography and name arrangement in relation to maps;
■ Assess and apply relief depiction methods;
■ Describe materials and processes of modern map production & reproduction;
■ Design and produce maps using appropriate techniques.
