Course Title: Design and Electronic Publishing 2
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Design and Electronic Publishing 2
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM2099 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011 |
Course Coordinator: Professor William Cartwright & Ms Gita Pupedis
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 24 23 / 9925 3267
Course Coordinator Email: william.cartwright@rmit.edu.au, gita.pupedis.rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Design and Electronic Publishing 1
Course Description
The course comprises two components – the theory of Information, Communication & Visualization and Atlas Design & Production.
MODULE 1. Theory of Information, Communication & Visualization
The theory of Information, Communication & Visualization consolidates the theory on cartographic communication and its application to modern-day mapping.
MODULE 2. Atlas Design & Production
The Atlas Design and Production component builds on the atlas project brief and data collection undertaken in Cartography 3. The aim is to produce a professional, well designed, marketable atlas. Concise specifications are produced and thorough edits are undertaken to ensure that this aim is fulfilled.
The emphasis is on the teamwork aspects of map design and production.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
At the conclusion of this course a student will be able to:
• work in a team
• liaise with appropriate clients
• design cooperatively in a group environment.
• edit a publication to a professional, publishable standard
• produce concise specifications.
In each of the study areas, at the completion of this course students will be able to:
Theory of Information, Communication & Visualization
• undertake investigative research into aspects of applied cartographic communication theory
• develop cartographic theory and present it in a professional manner in written form.
Atlas Design & Production
• work in a team
• liaise with appropriate clients
• design cooperatively in a group environment.
• edit a publication to a professional, publishable standard
• produce concise specifications.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops throughout the semester. In the Atlas component, students will work extensively in a team environment that simulates the production environment of a map publishing organisation.
Overview of Learning Resources
Theory of Information, Communication & Visualization
Prescribed References:
Slocum, T.A., McMaster, R.B., Kessler, F.C. and Howard, H.H., (2008) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization, 3rd Edition, Prentice-Hall www.pearsonhighered.com/slocum3e
Recommended Readings
Cook, K. C., 2002, “The historical role of photomechanical techniques in map production.(Critical Essay)”,
Cartography and Geographic Information Science , July 1, 2002.
Longley, P., Goodchild, M. F., Maguire, D. J., and Rhind, D. W., Geographical information systems and science
The Spatial Scientist, Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia / Spatial Sciences Institute
www.mappingsciences.org.au/journal.htm
The Cartographic Journal, The British Cartographic Society.
www.maney.co.uk/search?fwaction=show&fwid=152
SOC Bulletin, Society of Cartographers
Professional Journals and Conference Proceedings
Atlas Design & Production
Prescribed References:
Professional Journals and Conference Proceedings as prescribed
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed by a combination of Tutorial exercises, Assignments, Practical exercises; student based learning projects and a major atlas design portfolio.