Fundamentals of Map Design

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Map elements, color schemes, projections, thematic map types, normalization and classification

Objectives

  • Identify the core elements of a map layout
  • Apply visual hierarchy and visual variables to improve clarity
  • Choose sequential, diverging or categorical color schemes appropriately
  • Explain map scale and the trade-offs between projections
  • Select a thematic map type that fits the data
  • Normalize counts into rates where appropriate
  • Compare six classification methods and choose one deliberately
  • Find the equivalent tools in Python and QGIS
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Type Module
Level Foundation
Length 1 hour
Topics Concepts
Community: Spatial Turn

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Aniket Dev Roy

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