Flow Maps

traffic flow maps

desire line maps

radial flow maps

network flow maps

distributive flow maps

visualization process

creativity

scientific visualization

graphic ideation

map elements

map composition

geometric vs. optical center

visual balance

interposition

intraparallelism

visibility acuity

resolution acuity

figure and ground©

organization

closure

perceptual grouping

vignetting

point vs. font

mortising/kerning

type discernibility

color perception

hue, value, chroma

simultaneous contrast

letterpress/relief printing

Intaglio

offset lithography

nonimpact printing

screen tints

primary colors

subtractive primary colors

registration

SYMAP

GUI

picture elements (pixels)

digitizer

raster scanner

raster and vector

TIGER

DRGs

DLGs

DEMs

imagesetter

thermal wax printers

dye sublimation printers

Discussion

1. What are the chief design elements in flow mapping? Explain each.

2. Related to #1 what are the important principles in designing flow maps?

3. What type of data is appropriate to use with flow maps?

4. What are the six essential stages of the map design process? (know diagram)

5. What are Southworth and Southworth’s design characteristics of a successful map?

6. Explain the three elements that have been identified as forming the basis for the evaluation of map aesthetics?

7. Related to #6 what are the 5 subjective elements of design?

8. In cartography the concept of map composition is very important. What is the purpose(s) of map composition?

9. In map design what type(s) of factors can affect visual balance? Explain and provide examples.

10. Define line, texture, value, detail, and color contrast.

11. What would be a “typical organization of mapped elements I the visual hierarchy”?

12. How can lettering express the nature of a geographical feature?

13. What are the five considerations in selecting type for maps?

14. What guidelines would one use in approaching the lettering of a map?

15. What are some useful rules in the placement of labels (areal)?

16. Briefly list and explain the major color specification systems.

17. What are the three functions of color in mapping? Explain.

18. What are some of the qualitative and quantitative conventions of using color in mapping?

19. Digital data in automated cartography and GIS systems are usually in either vector or raster format. Explain these formats and provide specific examples.

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