Course: Advanced Visualization

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Course title Advanced Visualization
Course code KGI/VIZUL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Voženílek Vít, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Barvíř Radek, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic and advanced geovisualisation 2. Information vs. scientific visualisation approaches 3. Advanced data generalisation tools 4. Design of unconventional methods in thematic cartography 5. Approaches to multivariate mapping 6. The role of text in maps 7. Telecartography 8. Visualisation of temporal concepts 9. Visualisation of hierarchical structures, surfaces, and volumes 10. Cartographic software and orienteering mapping 11. Aspects of discretisation and abstraction 12. Modern geovisualisation technologies

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Work Activities, Group work
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to expand students' knowledge and skills in advanced visualisation methods. Emphasis is placed on specialised techniques in thematic cartography, multivariate mapping, dynamic visualisation, the processing of spatio-temporal data, telecartography, and modern geovisualisation technologies. Students gain practical experience with advanced visualisation methods. Within the broader context of information visualisation, they further develop their understanding of handling large and spatio-temporal datasets in the map production process. Lectures are complemented by discussions of the topics covered, and seminars include practical work with various types of spatial data, both individually and in groups.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites include knowledge of the fundamental aspects of geographic cartography, basic methods of thematic cartography, and GIS.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance

To obtain course credit, sufficient attendance at seminars is required (a maximum of two absences per semester), as well as the submission and approval of all assigned practical tasks. The examination consists of a written and an oral component. It covers the lecture topics, with particular emphasis on assessing practical understanding of advanced visualisation methods.
Recommended literature
  • Bělka, L., Voženílek V. (2014). Prototypes of Orthoimage Maps as Tools for Geophysical Application.. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 171(6).
  • DERROUGH, J. (2013). Instant interactive map designs with leaflet JavaScript library. Birmingham.
  • SMITH, Brian L. (2012). 3ds max design architectural visualization: for intermediate users. Waltham.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geoinformatics and Cartography (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer