Week 03
Distortion and symbols
9/8/26: Distortion
Your first challenge, as well as the file naming activity, are both due at 11:59pm today.
In class, we’re going to chat a little bit about the first challenge and reflect on the reading (and toilet maps) associated with it.
After a speed-run review of projections/distortion, we’ll have three short activies, each practically focused on concepts behind projections and practically incorporating them into your work:
While this is not required, I highly recommend that you read Chapter 6 of Judith Tyner’s Principles of Map Design, which is all about projections.
These aren’t graded, but do note two things for Thursday:
Finally: Geographers in Action will be Wed 9/9! From 5-9pm. If you attend, submit a short write-up on Canvas for extra credit in this class.
9/10/26: Symbols
We’ll talk about Dr. Kelly’s article and I’ll talk about some symbol library resources; then, open lab.
Here are links to some symbol libraries we’ll look at in class:
See here for instructions on adding a .stylx file to an ArcGIS Pro project.