3 Days (RM1,800.00)

Overview
ArcGIS makes it easy to design maps for printing, embedding in other documents, and electronic publishing. This course teaches basic principles of cartographic design and how to apply them using ArcGIS cartographic and geoprocessing tools to create outstanding maps. Students examine factors that control and influence cartographic design, learn techniques to best display vector and raster data, and create maps that communicate information effectively.

Topics Covered

• The design process: Maps, design, and communication; Map critique; Basic cartographic principles.
• Feature symbology: Choosing appropriate symbols and colors; Setting layer symbology in ArcMap; Working with styles in ArcMap; Creating custom symbols.
• Thematic mapping: Displaying qualitative and quantitative data; Choosing a classification method; Normalizing data.
• Text and labels: Text placement guidelines; Labeling options in ArcMap; Maplex for ArcGIS; Setting label weights and priorities; Building expressions to format labels; Label placement options.
• Annotation: Creating annotation features in ArcGIS; Managing annotation groups; Editing annotation.
• Mapping raster data: ArcMap raster tools; Raster properties; Resampling raster data for display; Using the Effects toolbar; Rendering relief maps.
• Creating layouts and final output: Characteristics of effective maps; Layout design tools; Setting legend, scale bar, and other map element properties; Creating and using templates; Setting page and printer options; Printing using ArcPress; Export formats; Mapping for screen displays.

Prerequisites and recommendations
Completion of Introduction to ArcGIS I or equivalent experience is required. Programming knowledge is not necessary.