Construction Site
1. After answering the questions in the task section, think of some cities that you want to explore.
2. Of the cities, choose 5 (three of which cannot include US cities) to look up using Google Maps.
3. Using the Internet, go to Google and choose the Maps tab.
4. Type in one of your cities of interest and select the satellite viewing preference
Click on the link to check out a 3D version of Florence created through Sketchup
5. As buildings attract your interest, sketch them out and record their name and what you like about them.
6. Repeat this step to explore the rest of your cities. Be sure to sketch out two buildings that interest you from each.
7. Next do a little research on 5-7 on your landmarks. Find out what makes them significant and jot down notes in your sketchbook by the drawing of the building to keep your sketches organized.
8. Now for some art history!! Follow these links to learn about cartography and how a technical process began an art form.
-http://academic.emporia.edu/aberjame/map/h_map/h_map.htm
-http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/art/T054128
-http://www.maphist.com/artman/publish/maphist.shtml
-http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2010/04/23/bbc-the-beauty-of-maps/
-http://www.mapsofantiquity.com/store/Antique_Towns_%26_Cities_Maps_and_Views/European_Cities/Paris/inventory.pl?category=565
Intricate borders helped make cartography an art form and unique part of maps
Part 2: Sketch it Out
Part 1: Getting Started
Part 3: A Little bit of Mapping and Art History
9. Now that you’re an expert on cartography, its time to make your own map. Don’t worry, you do not have to hand draw yours like Quesnel! You will be using Google Sketchup.
Follow this link to the site demonstration video page.
-https://support.google.com/sketchup/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95079&topic=1700331&ctx=topic
a. First watch the “Getting Started with Google Sketchup video
Example of a house created in SketchUp
Birds-eye-view of a city created in SketchUp. Notice the shapes the buildings create when put together!
Part 4: Construct Your Own
b. Then if you have any more questions refer to the link above to watch other videos or read the guides.
c. Remember: no need to get fancy. Were looking for basic outlines of the buildings like Quesnel. Decorative stuff will come later.
10. Get started with Google Sketchup and design your own city incorporating the landmarks and buildings you chose to sketch. Include structures you feel are necessary in your city.
a. First install Google Sketchup by following this: http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/download/
Be sure to install the free version at the bottom of the page called Sketchup 8
b. Things to think about
i. What is the center of your city and why?
ii. Do you have a center of your city?
iii. Where are the buildings in relation to one another? Do any buildings need to be close to one another or far away from each other? Why?
iv. How are these structures represented scale wise?
c. Go for it!! Design your own city.
Here are a few links to help your search of city landmarks/buildings: (When using the Youtube 3D maps and tours, make sure to check out whatever cities interest you, these are just examples)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwuHiu3wmUA&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq7wg4reWbs
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/streetview/gallery.html#!/world-landmarks
http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&hl=en&q=old%20map%20of%20florence&biw=1458&bih=744&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=il
11. Once your done designing your city decide if you would like to complete the border decoration in Photoshop or Paint or if you would like to draw decorations by hand.
12. Be sure to print a copy as an official blue print of your new city!
13. Share the map of your latest creation with the class! Explain your thought process of what inspired your chosen buildings, why they are located where they are, etc.. Lay out all of your maps and explore each other's cities. Do they have any similarities, differences?
14. Using a camera, take a photograph of your finished map and upload the image onto the "Blue Print Gallery" (where you will find more detailed instruction) and for a final showing and evaluation. Great Work Cartographer!
Part 5: Finishing Touches
This small yet, detailed border adds a unique artistic touch to the map.
Borders were not limited to designs but even include illustrations.