Universität Wien

290230 PS Thematic Cartography: Fields of Application (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 04.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 11.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 18.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 08.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 15.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 22.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 29.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 06.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 13.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 03.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 10.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 17.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Monday 24.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to identify the variety of geo-oriented tasks and the overlapping of the boundaries between maps, map-related illustrations, graphics, and images as well as to convey the potential of cartographic visualizations.
The course focuses on the methods of cartographic visualization of thematic issues as well as aspects of the design of cartographic products. The diversity of applications is shown through a wide range of examples. A critical approach to cartographic products is conveyed through map analysis. In the same way students are taught critical analysis of cartographic products and awareness is created for user appropriate display.
Different approaches for an independent map design will be taught, formalized and put into practice.
The tension in map production between - accuracy - aesthetics - efficiency - is conveyed.

Assessment and permitted materials

- class participation
- presentation on the material for a map designed
- current assignments
- written examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of cartographic tools and design principles as well as the basics of map design.

- participation and exercises - 30 %
- assignments - 40 %
- written examination - 30 %

Examination topics

Content of the course; all material will be provided online

Reading list


Association in the course directory

(MK1-W3-PI)

Last modified: Tu 20.02.2024 16:26