Every place has a story, and every story has a place. We will begin this class by exploring how other cartographers have used their craft to tell stories, and end it by creating our own storytelling maps using both physical and digital media. The curriculum of this class encourages genre-bending, rule-breaking, and creative expression even as students build a repertoire of fundamental mapmaking skills.
Students for this class should have their own portable device capable of running QGIS, a free, open-source mapping software. You can view the download instructions here: https://qgis.org/download/. If you have any concerns about this requirement, please contact the instructor at lmcallister@carnegiecenterlex.org.
This class is suitable for all levels.
Liam McAllister is a geographer with an M.A. from the University of Kentucky; his research investigates the complex, emotional geographies of belonging in Kentucky and beyond.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 6–2 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.
