Course Title: Cartography and Visualisation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Cartography and Visualisation
Credit Points: 12.00
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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 |
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
On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. 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.
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 judgments 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.
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.
Total study hours
Teacher Guided Hours: 48 per semester
Learner Directed Hours: 48 per semester
Overview of Learning Resources
You will have access to extensive learning resources provided in the school and the RMIT Library, in addition to course-specific resources such as particular library books, journal articles, videos and web resources on the Learning Hub. The course is supported using the Canvas learning management system. Additional support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
A recommended reading list will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
Note that:
- This course has no hurdle requirements.
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