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Lecturer(s)
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Severýnová Popková Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Vrbík Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The map as a communication tool - a thematic map as the result of authorial decisions and the relationship between the topic, target audience, purpose, and map content. Topic, target audience, and map format - the influence of the target audience and format (printed map, digital map, social media) on the visual appearance, style, and mode of communication of a thematic map. The visual language of thematic maps - working with composition, symbolism, color, and text in relation to the intended message. From data to map - data selection, analysis, and interpretation, and decision-making about what should be represented in the map. Group semester project - design, production, presentation, and defense of a thematic map in A1 format.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course deepens the existing knowledge of the basics of cartography and analyzes the individual parts of the creation of a map work in thematic cartography.
Knowledges upgrade of subject cartography and topography. Aplication of knowledges to working out given map outputs
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Prerequisites
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Fulfil of subjects KGD/ZGIS
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Presentation of acquired experience via portfolio
Mandatory attendance at seminars, with up to two excused absences allowed. Continuous completion of in-class assigned tasks and defense of a group semester project (map composition).
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Recommended literature
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KRAAK, M. J., ROTH, R. E., RICKER, B., KAGAWA, A., LE SOURD, G.. Mapping for a Sustainable World. The United Nations: New York, NY (USA). 2020.
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Miklín Jan, Dušek Radek, Krtička Luděk, Kaláb Oto. Tvorba map. Ostrava, 2018.
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VOŽENÍLEK, Vít a Josef, KAŇOK. Metody tematické kartografie - Vizualizace prostorových jevů. Olomouc: UP, 2011. ISBN 978-80-2442-790-4.
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