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9677 (v.7) Map and Graphics Design 181
Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Graphics as a communication medium. Theories of graphics communication. Principles of colour and colour description systems. Colour conventions in cartography. Cognitive mapping. Space perception. Space representation in graphics. Gestalt theories. Figure and ground relationships. General principles of design, viz layout, balance, aesthetics and rules. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Understood the rules, representations, conventions and associations in map design, become competent with the Freehand 8 software package and achieved a certain level of functionality with computer assisted cartography. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Dent B.D., (1996), Cartography - Thematic Map Design, 5th ed, Boston, WCB/McGraw-Hill. Keates J.S., (1989), Cartographic Design and Production, 2nd ed, London, Longman Scientific and Technical Publication. Robinson A.H, et.al., (1995), Elements of Cartography, 6th ed, London, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Cuff D.J and Matson M.T., (1982), Thematic Maps - Their Design and Production, New York, Methuen. Keates J.S., (1982), Understanding Maps Brent Mill, Harlow, Longman Group.Tufte E.R., (1984), The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Cheshire, Conn- Graphics Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 12%, Major Assignments 40%, Minor Assignments 48%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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