Source: AGI

The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and The British Cartographic Society (BCS) are organising 4 joint events to be held around the UK in July 2008.

The one day seminars called 'Better Mapping’ will demonstrate how good cartographic practice can greatly improve the quality, accuracy and effectiveness of digital and hard copy maps.

Split into two halves, the morning's session entitled 'The Making of a Map' will look at issues such as basic principles, communication, clarity and accuracy. The afternoon session entitled 'How to Create a Better Map' will be lead by two of Britain's leading cartographic designers, Mary Spence MBE, President of BCS and Alan Collinson of Geoinnovations. This will include selecting the correct information for maps plus design issues such as line styles, weights, colour and text.

The following venues and dates are offered:

1st July: Cardiff - Millennium Stadium

9th July: Edinburgh - Scottish Health Service Centre

16th July: Leeds - Thackray Museum

17th July: London - Royal Statistical Society

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Keywords: Geographic information