Course Title: Cartography and Visualisation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Cartography and Visualisation
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM2069 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010 |
GEOM2069 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Amy Griffin
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2338
Course Coordinator Email: amy.griffin@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 12.12.28
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces students to the basic principles of cartography and visualisation. It begins with the fundamentals of map design and data graphics and then introduces the principles of interaction design and geospatial information visualisation. The course will be of interest to students who wish to gain a solid grounding in the design of cartographic interfaces, whether traditional static maps or interactive or exploratory computer interfaces to geospatial data.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes for MC265 Master of Geospatial Science:
1.1 Describe the fundamental and applied scientific knowledge that underpins the geospatial sciences.
1.3 Identify and elaborate specialist bodies of knowledge in geospatial science.
2.3 Be proficient in the recording, storage, management and reporting of spatial information.
3.1 Design and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
3.2 Interpret and critically analyse results and make informed judgements on the appropriateness of solutions.
3.3 Apply critical and analytical skills in a scientific and professional manner.
4.1 Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical presentations to peers and a wider audience
6.1 Be self-motivated and personally responsible for your actions and learning.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Identify what makes cartography and visualisation of geospatial information different from graphic design and information visualisation;
2. Critically evaluate the designs of maps and user interfaces for spatial data; and
3. Use common and industry standard computer-based software for static map production, as well as systems for the development of interactive maps and visualisations.
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course you will be actively engaged in a series of weekly sessions, which include a mix of lectures, lab exercises and self-directed work, and class discussions and design critique sessions.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Additional support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Two oral vivas, including early assessment task (10% each)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2
Assessment Task 2: Static mapping assignment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Assessment Task 3: Dynamic mapping assignment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Assessment Task 4: Design critique
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.