6 - Learning outcomes - Visual variables

  • Design a map symbol using visual variables that effectively represents variation in a selected attribute of a geographic phenomenon
  • Design map symbols for several different types of geographic phenomena using visual variables that collectively build a desired visual hierarchy
  • Design map symbols using visual variables that collectively produce a desired aesthetic

Concepts

  • Visual Variable
    A visual aspect of a graphical object that can be controlled by a designer to differentiate it from other graphical objects.