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Hi all
The organisers of this event are making a few extra slots available
in the main programme for people coming from open source mapping,
art, urban studies, etc, plus there will be an open session at the end.
Anyone interested should send a short proposal in an email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Drew
THE MAP DESIGNERS. November 17th, Glasgow
Apologies for cross posting
Announcing a new British Cartographic Society event
THE MAP DESIGNERS.
November 17th, Glasgow.
The world of Cartography is changing beyond all recognition. It
is no longer dominated by a few specialists in major companies or
national organisations. The explosion of non-cartographic map
makers has brought a vibrancy and freshness to the subject, the
like of which has never been seen before. This presents two
opportunities. Firstly an opportunity for the cartographic
profession to learn from, and hopefully to incorporate, the graphic
and artistic skills so abundant in other disciplines; and to
benefit from the contribution Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
has made to the industry. Secondly, there is an opportunity for
the cartographic profession to explain some of the principles
cartographers use when making maps. Cartographers have not been
making maps for over 5000 years without learning a thing or two in
the process. And yet for all the skills these diverse groups have
brought to bear on map making, from GIS to map-Art, there remains
one crucial problem. Most people can't read the maps they
produce. For the first time in the UK, and probably worldwide,
this seminar will bring together cartographic designers, and
designers from the world of media and GIS, to discuss how to make
maps effective, exciting, irresistible and ...readable. Anyone who
commissions maps, or who is involved in the making of maps, whether
from GIS data or the imagination of the artist will be welcome at
'The Map Designers' seminar. The seminar is designed for
architects, surveyors, tourism, foresters, utilities, earth
scientists, cartographers, graphic artists, and government; in fact
every branch of society that uses or creates maps.
THE MAP DESIGNERS at The Lighthouse Scotland's Centre for
Architecture and Design Glasgow 17th NOVEMBER 2006
PROGRAMME Chaired by Michael Wood OBE. Aberdeen University.
President of the Society of Cartographers. Past President of the
International Cartographic Association, and the British
Cartographic Society.
SPEAKERS Alan Collinson FBCart.S Geo-Innovations. Co-Convener of
the British Cartographic Society Design Group. The Principles of
Cartographic Design, Cartographic Impressionism and Map Art. Mary
Spence MBE FBCart.S, Global Mapping. President of the British
Cartographic Society. The Qualities of Better Mapping. Dave
Barbour FBCart.S, Stirling Surveys. International Award Winner.
Maps People Can Read Easily. Design for Recreation and
Orienteering. Wendy Price, Wendy Price Cartographic Services.
Map Making as an Art. Susie Jones FBCart.S, Senior Lecturer at
the School of Military Survey. Co-Convener of the British
Cartographic Society Design Group. GIS and Map Design. Paul
Stickley Head of Media Design, Glasgow School of Art. To be
confirmed.
OPEN FORUM. Map Designers Talking. Cost. (BCS and SOC members,
Students and concessions).
Details and booking from Lynda Bailey Cartographer and Map
Librarian E213 FCO Library Foreign and Commonwealth Office King
Charles Street London SW1A 2AH [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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