Type on maps

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. List the 4 general functions of typography on maps
2. Describe the anatomy of type
3. Identify the Letterform Components
4. Differentiate between serif and sans serif
5. List the 4 typographic variables
6. Describe design considerations of type size
7. Describe design considerations of type weight
8. Describe several 'best practices' for type placement for points, lines, and polygons
9. List advantages/disadvantages of using the label feature in ArcMap
10. List advantages/disadvantages of using annotation in ArcMap

TERMS TO KNOW

• type style
• type size
• type weight
• type form
• point size
• x-height
• ascender
• descender
• base line
• serif
• sans serif
• labels
• annotation
• reference scale

READING ASSIGNMENT

Chapter 10 of your text - MakingMaps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS]

The authors lecture notes for this chapter - make certain to review this!!!