maptimeDavis: Hand Drawn Maps

In this workshop, we’ll explore drawing maps by hand rather than using digital tools. This skill is useful for helping you as a designer deeply understand an area, but it is also a method of self-expression. The fact that it can be fun should also not be minimized.After completing this workshop, learners should be able to:Explain why drawing maps by hand is beneficial and when to use this format over digital methods, Implement a workflow for drawing maps by hand, Design cartographic elements for their maps, Find and use reference materials.

The following materials are recommended to fully participate in this workshop:

• Paper (at least 2 sheets)
• Pencils
• A sharpener if you’re using a wood pencil
• Eraser (bigger than the one that comes on the back of your pencil)
• Pens
• Colored pencils, marker, or crayons (optional)
• A device with internet access to look up reference materials

The event will be held in the DataLab Classroom - room 360 Shields Library

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#maptimeDavis is a community of practice, sponsored by UC Davis DataLab. Please send questions to Michele Tobias mmtobias [at] ucdavis.edu

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