Learning goals

Learning goals#

Below you find the intended learning outcomes after each study week. Please use this table to monitor your learning progress: you can always go back to revisit a previous week’s material.

After week 1, you should be able to:

  • Grasp the evolution of cartographic theory and its connection to contemporary map-making.

  • Comprehend core map design principals, applying these to create compelling and effective visual representations.

  • View cartography not only as a technical skill but also as an artistic endeavor.

  • Recognize the importance of coordinate systems and map projections in crafting accurate maps.

After week 2, you should be able to:

  • Identify design elements that aesthetically enhance maps.

  • Produce various types of maps to visualize dense point data, including point maps, grid maps, and heatmaps.

  • Create visually appealing global static maps.

  • Understand color theory and its application in maps.

After week 3, you should be able to:

  • Understand the art of storytelling with geospatial data.

  • Grasp the importance of user experience in map making,

  • Visualize large-scale geospatial data.

  • Acknowledge that geospatial data can be visualized in non-cartographic forms.

After week 4, you should be able to:

  • Understand and mitigate the effects of map media on cartographic design.

  • Create interactive visualizations.

  • Publish your interactive maps online.

  • Be aware of future trends in cartography.

  • Narrate a geospatial story using a diverse range of media, methods, and tools.