Course: Thematic Cartography

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Course title Thematic Cartography
Course code KGE/PTKA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Severýnová Popková Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vrbík Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
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.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
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
Prerequisites
Fulfil of subjects KGD/ZGIS

Assessment methods and criteria
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).
Recommended literature
  • 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.
  • Miklín Jan, Dušek Radek, Krtička Luděk, Kaláb Oto. Tvorba map. Ostrava, 2018.
  • VOŽENÍLEK, Vít a Josef, KAŇOK. Metody tematické kartografie - Vizualizace prostorových jevů. Olomouc: UP, 2011. ISBN 978-80-2442-790-4.


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