AGI & BCS present Better Mapping 2008

19 May 2008, 2:24pm

The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and The British Cartographic Society (BCS) are pleased to announce 4 joint events to be held around the UK in July 2008.

Entitled 'Better Mapping', these one day seminars, featuring a number of expert presenters, will introduce a range of topics and easy methods that will demonstrate how good cartographic practice can greatly improve the quality, accuracy and effectiveness of your digital and hard copy maps.

The use of geographic information, digital mapping software and GIS is ever increasing. Never before has the importance of understanding the fundamentals of good map design been more important. A poorly designed map can at least diminish effective communication of information to users and at worst mislead, perhaps seriously.

Split into two halves, the morning's session entitled 'The Making of a Map' will look at issues such as basic principles, communication, clarity and accuracy. The afternoon session entitled 'How to Create a Better Map' will draw from material from two of Britain's leading cartographic designers, Mary Spence MBE, President of BCS and Alan Collinson of Geoinnovations. This will include selecting the correct information for maps plus design issues such as line styles, weights, colour and text.

AGI and BCS believe these events will be of tremendous interest to all individuals involved in creating and outputting maps and welcome you to attend one of the following venues and dates:

1st July: Cardiff - Millennium Stadium
9th July: Edinburgh - Scottish Health Service Centre
16th July: Leeds - Thackray Museum
17th July: London - Royal Statistical Society

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Please note that as a delegate at this event you can allocate 4 points towards the AGI continuing professional development scheme. Attendance certificates can be requested.

MORE DETAILS & BOOKING

For more information and booking details see the AGI Events listing at www.agi.org.uk

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