Introduction to Cartography – The role of maps
• The shape and the size of the Earth - Cartographic projections
• Scale, reference and coordinate systems
• Relief representation
• Spatial data feature analysis and basic processing
• Cartographic symbolization
• Color theory and color models
• Use of color
• Cartographic Generalization
• Map design
• Map composition
• Typography and lettering
• Map production and map reproduction
• New perspectives in Cartography offered by modern technology
- Teacher: Ανδριανή Σκοπελίτη
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : • Understand the concept of the map, its characteristics and functions • Recognize and utilize topographic and nautical charts • Choose to use the sphere or the ellipsoid depending on the map scale • Recognize the characteristics of geographical and Cartesian coordinates, the geographical grid and the square grid • Understand the necessity of cartographic representations and the deformations they cause • Analyze the geometric and descriptive characteristics of spatial elements • Know the characteristics of point, line and area symbols and choose the appropriate symbology for each spatial element • Use visual variables and utilize color in cartographic symbology • Have knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of relief representation on maps • Understand the basic principles, concepts and techniques of cartographic generalization • Place nomenclature on the map based on the principles of typography/lettering and good cartographic practices and conventions in relation to geographical names • Know the principles and techniques of map design and especially the creation of the map s architecture and the basic elements of a map (e.g. title, grid, graticule, legend, etc.) • Be informed about cartographic specifications, standardization and copyright of cartographic products • Understand the modern principles governing map production and reproduction and the new perspectives offered by modern technology.