CSMP12 - Formal and informal representations

Question 1

What is a Formal Representation?

Answer 1

• Formal agencies that outline data with clear locational positioning
• Examples: census data, UK road maps, geology map
• These are things you can’t argue with - they are factual
• Objective

Question 2

What is an Informal Representation?

Answer 2

• How place is portrayed through a diversity of media
• Examples: television, film, music, art, photography, literature, graffiti and blogs
• These often take an individual’s slant on things – they’re contested
• Subjective