GRAPHIC DESIGN IN CARTOGRAPHY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: GEOG 370 or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how maps work by justifying design decisions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Design maps while applying principles of visual storytelling genres and tropes; bivariate and multivariate mapping; visual layout and balance; terrain representation; time representation; iconic map symbol design; and aesthetics and style. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Execute original map designs for the web from conceptualization to delivery while estimating and managing the time needed for an open-ended design project. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Acquire and prepare geographic datasets. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Follow and deviate from a cartographic workflow using contemporary cartography and GIS software. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Discuss cartographic design within its broader historical and social contexts. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Provide constructive feedback for peers and self during the process of design Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Place design principles within the contemporary cartographic literature. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how maps work by justifying design decisions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Design maps while applying principles of visual storytelling genres and tropes; bivariate and multivariate mapping; visual layout and balance; terrain representation; time representation; iconic map symbol design; and aesthetics and style. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Execute original map designs for the web from conceptualization to delivery while estimating and managing the time needed for an open-ended design project. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Acquire and prepare geographic datasets. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Follow and deviate from a cartographic workflow using contemporary cartography and GIS software. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Discuss cartographic design within its broader historical and social contexts. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Provide constructive feedback for peers and self during the process of design Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Place design principles within the contemporary cartographic literature. Audience: Graduate