Maps are a form of storytelling. They tell us how the world has changed over time, where history sits alongside modernity. They are detailed and sophisticated tools that reveal more about human nature than we realise - from where our ancestors settled and why, to the simple stories about how we fit into a world that is otherwise unpredictable, complicated and messy.
In this insightful masterclass with experts from Ordnance Survey, you will discover how maps, and our relationship to them, have evolved over time. You will learn how the way that a map is designed can influence the way in which it is interpreted, and why this means that even the most authoritative map may not be as objective as we think.
You will also draw on your new understanding of cartography to create your own geographic data, and will touch on how to successfully display geographic data to tell a story, and how geo data visualisation has evolved and influenced modern-day map techniques.
Course content
Cartography: an introduction
A timeline of historical and modern influential maps
Create your own geographic data visualisation
An evolution of map techniques
You will be sent a link to the webinar 2hrs before the start time of 5pm (GMT).
This course is for…
Anyone and everyone with an interest in mapping, cartography, and a history of maps
Tutor profiles
Paul Naylor is a Technical Relationship Consultant for GeoDataViz, Ordnance Survey, with over 20 years of experience in creating maps and visualising geographic data using a range of GIS, design, and web applications. Paul is also Vice-President and Programme Chair of the British Cartographic Society where he helps inform and educate on the benefits of good cartographic design.
Jess Baker is a Technical Relationship Consultant at Ordnance Survey, who focuses on GeoDataViz. During her career there, she has worked on award-winning projects looking at accessible map design. Outside of Ordnance Survey, she volunteers for the charity GIS-E, creating custom maps and visuals to help NGOs around the world achieve development and sustainability goals.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 2hrs before the start time of 5pm (GMT).
Details
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
Times: 5pm-8pm (GMT)
Price: £89 (plus booking fee)
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
5pm GMT | 6pm CST | 10am PT | 1pm ET
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