Map Design and Production

Abstract

Course Description The purpose of this course is to present topics, materials, and tools relevant to solving map design and production problems. This course will build and expand on concepts introduced in GEOG 311: Maps and Geospatial Concepts and GEOG 416: Introduction to GIS . The course includes lectures, guest and student presentations, map critique sessions, and topic discussions. The following topics will be covered: geographic data compilation, the map design process, graphic design principles, data graphics theory, integration of GIS and graphics tools, production methods, color in map design, use of type, quantitative maps, graphing, and cartographic design issues for print and other media presentation types. Atlases and other map products produced in the UO InfoGraphics Lab will serve as teaching tools and examples for learning a wide variety of mapping methods.