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Opportunities to expand existing knowledge and skill sets in the use of computer mapping technologies (2-4 credits)
Storytelling with Maps
Maps are graphical representations of places. They are used to communicate the location, extent, and relationships to other places, as well as the characteristics of the entities they portray. Traditional approaches to map design consider such things as the symbols and colors used to depict entities, the text and annotation used to describe or name things, elements such as legends, north arrows, and scale bars used to aid interpretation, and the organization, layout, and sizing of such elements that make maps informative and aesthetically-pleasing. Stand-alone maps and the cartographic principles that are used to design them will always have a place in society, but digital, interactive, and multimedia approaches are becoming more prevalent. This independent study is centered on the modern approaches to digital map design and the communication of geographic data and information through geographic or map-based "storytelling” using GIS and web-based applications. Prerequisite: N/A
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