Geovisualisation

You can build a story map rich with geomedia that reflects relevant aspects of an area (history, natural/cultural processes, sustainability issues, plans etc.).

Create and use maps and visualize geospatial data for dissemination of your work. You are able to evaluate the quality of your work and the effectiveness of the chosen design to convey the desired message to the audience.

With this learning module, you are able to critically think about the designing and planning of interactive web maps. You are given the ability to create a simple web map and to further enhance skills in interactive web map creation.

Learn to apply data visualisation skills via a Data Visualisation Challenge, which is a real-world need-based competition, targeted to make geovisualisations with societal impacts.

Learn what geospatial datasets and open-source tools can be used to make geovisualisations and digital maps. Know how to use open source GIS software and different geovisualisation tools for static and dynamic geodata visualisations and students know the opportunities and limitations related to these tools.

Learn the principles of geospatial data visualization and what elements form a good data visualization solution.