Class 8 - Cartographic Design

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define the objectives of map design
2. Compare and contrast general reference and thematic maps
3. Describe the design process
4. Describe the basic graphic elements
5. Describe the primary visual variables
6. Describe the secondary visual variables
7. Describe how graphic communication principles related to cartographic design
8. Discuss several design principles such as legibility, visibility, visual contrast and figure-ground organization
9. Discuss how hierarchical organization is used in cartographic design
10. Discuss the controls on map design

TERMS TO KNOW

• designates symbols
• design culture
• general reference map
• thematic map
• functional design
• graphic ideation
• design prototypes
• basic graphic elements
• primary visual variables
• shape
• size
• orientation
• hue
• value
• chroma
• secondary visual variables
• pattern
• arrangement (pattern)
• texture (pattern)
• orientations (pattern)
• legibility
• visual contrast
• figure-ground organization
• graphic structuring
• hierarchical organization
• visual layering
• stereogrammic
• extensional
• subdivisional
• purpose
• substantive design
• affective design
• map scale
• audience
• technical limits
• conditions of use
• graphic outline
• visual balance
• optical center
• titles
• legends
• insets

READING / LECTURE / CLASS DISCUSSION

Chapter 18 - Cartographic Design - Elements of Cartography

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ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

ArcGIS Desktop Extension Tutorials - 3D Analyst