Other Important Information

Question 1

Explain the 5 Design Principles

Answer 1

Visual Contrast - want high contrast, want features to stand out.

Legibility - want to able to be deciphered - good choice of symbols is paramount

Figure Ground Organisation- the ability to separate elements based on contrast - channel readers focus

Hierarchical Organization - text size, page layout, spatial layering

Balance - organizing the map - visual weight and direction

Question 2

Design criteria to consider for Text and Typography

Answer 2

• presence vs absence
• style
• form
• size
• color
• placement

Question 3

Colour: How to choose which colours, what signs/controls are there?
5

Answer 3

cultural controls
convention
depth perception
value
data values

Question 4

Flannery Calculation input value?

When can you use flannery?

Answer 4

0. 5716

- only use on circles, squares don’t require it.

Question 5

Science Driven Topographic Mapping

Answer 5

shows whats on the ground despite even is there is no market demand

Question 6

Market Driven Topographic Mapping

Answer 6

conduct market research and show what the market wants you to show. The risk is you may fail to capture everyones needs.

Question 7

Whats on a topographic map?

Answer 7

• Culture
• Water
• Relief
• Vegetation
• Toponymy