Hi Class:
Before we constructively critique your maps today, I just want to say one thing: I'm really proud of how much work and time many of you put into your maps. You have come a long way. Some of these are absolutely magnificent for first time endeavors in map making. I am going to see if we can't get some of these posted on a bulletin board somewhere when you are done. I'll talk to the Department Coordinator. At any rate, though all of these could use a little tweaking -- as maps are never perfect -- you should be proud of yourselves for producing such great first drafts! Seriously, you are blowing the GIS & Cart class at Macalester out of the water! (My wife was grading their first reference map assignment yesterday -- a map of states in the EU -- as your maps trickled in. You have done the UofM proud!)
But let us not get complacent. There are always new tricks to learn with these programs. And after this Brazil map is finished, we are going to proceed to the next phase of mapmaking -- finding our own data, importing it, and making a map from scratch. Still, you have a great start on knowing how to lay out, design, and establish a visual hierarchy with the data you do find; which means you will be able to make a great map once you find your data!
I'm rambling. Back to looking at your Brazil maps. See you all in class shortly. Thanks again for putting so much thinking and lab time into these projects.
Best,
Ian
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