In the schedule below, ancillary readings (PDFs) are linked to their titles. Click the link to access the PDF. Please note the course schedule is arranged reverse chronologically, thus the most recent class meeting will appear at the top. Additionally, the course schedule is subject to change throughout the semester.

Wk10 / 11.13

*Class did not meet, no lecture, no assignments due

Final project worksheet [G]

Final project worksheet [U]

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Wk09 / 11.04

Topics: Portfolio Design I–elements, basic setup, platforms, planning & cognition

Readings: Tufte, Beirut

L9 Slides

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Wk08/10.30

Topics: Design for Maps II

Readings: Aisch, Bernhard

L8 Slides

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Wk07 / 10.23

Topics: Post-Processing I–vector formats, maps in Inkscape, basic topologies, using grids, workflow development

Readings: Monmonier, Patterson

L7 Slides

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Wk06 / 10.16

Topics: Design for Maps I–cartographic elements, principles of design + layout

Readings: Crampton, Turchi

T5–Custom north arrows

L6 Slides

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Wk05 / 10.09

Topics: Intro to Color Theory–working relations, how to choose

Readings: Harley, Tufte

T4*–Color palettes (optional, see lecture slides)

L5 Slides

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Wk04 / 10.02

Topics: Intro to Typography–working relations, how to choose

Readings: Lupton

T3–Inkscape advanced

L4 Slides

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Wk03 / 09.25

Topics: Intro to Layout–grid systems, visual hierarchies, applications to the map

Readings: Mierelles, Brewer 5 & 6

T2–Inkscape shapes

L3 Slides

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Wk02 / 09.04

Topics: Attenuated History of Cartography, What the Map Does, Intro to the Critique

Readings: Mierelles, Poulin, Brewer 1 & 3

T1–Inkscape basics

L2 Slides

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Wk01 / 08.28, Intro

Topics: Course Overview, Technology set-up, Design Literacy in GIS

Readings: Crampton, Buisseret,  Robinson

L1 Slides

 

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