. "Cartography And Visualization"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Visualisation & map use"@en . . "5" . "Short Description\nThis course examines theoretical and practical aspects of applied map design and the visualisation of geographic information, and an introduction to aspects of map use. It builds further practical skills in applying map design to various topics.\nLearning Outcomes of Course\nOn completing this unit students will be able to:\n\n■ Explain the principles of visual perception in relation to maps\n\n■ Critically analyse methods of portraying different types of geospatial data\n\n■ Describe and critically assess recent developments in cartographic visualisation, such as multi-media, animation, etc.\n\n■ Explain the particular design and production issues relating to certain types of mapping and mapping environments\n\n■ Evaluate map design from the point of view of the map user\n\n■ Design and produce maps using appropriate techniques\n\n■ Give presentations and contribute to oral discussion on map design and cartographic issues." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography"@en . . "https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/geoinformationtechnologyandcartography/#whythisprogramme,programmestructure" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This masters program focuses on understanding and managing the locational data required to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in GIS environment.\n\nThe focus on underpinning geomatics aspects and cartographic output is unique among GIS programmes.\n\nThe only program in UK tha focuses on cartography with modern, cutting-edge cartographic and data visualisation practices.\n\nStudents will benefit from access to the program's extensive computer laboratories and the latest software. This programme will also include either attendance a 3-day GIS research conference or a short residential field course."@en . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "None" . "12150.00" . "British Pound"@en . "28260.00" . "None" . "Cartographer with map publishing company, government agency, private service agency\n\nGIS specialist; support in large corporations, environmental consultancies, local authorities, utility companies\n\nMapping specialist with software house or geoinformation data provider\n\nGIS operation, GIS cartographer, GIS analyst"@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . .