Final Project Proposal

Here is what I'm looking for with the proposal:

In 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages, propose an idea for your Final Project. Explain the topic, the reason you've selected it, the audience of the map(s), the type of visualization you envision, the data source (and if it has been acquired), the production steps (data processing, software, etc.), and a schedule. Also discuss any issues/obstacles you foresee. The Final Project Proposal is due next Tuesday 3-31 at the start of class (note: the proposal is worth 30 points so take it seriously).

There are a variety of visualization options: smooth, temporal animation, motion and shape tweening animation, step-by-step "book-like" animation, "faux" GIS (where the user gets to turn layers on and off -- like lab 4), 3D modeling in SketchUp and Google Earth, and animations in Google Earth (coming soon!), and any combination of the above. The one requirement is that the project is presented in Flash as a link off your blog (or possibly Google Earth). You can choose to use any combination of software programs for the development (ArcMap, Illustrator, Photoshop. etc.) but you must use Flash or Google Earth as the display medium.

At this point you should have a decent grasp as to what you can do in Flash. We're just starting the 3D side but it is not too hard. Go ahead and propose your ideal project (what you'd *really* like to see) and we'll discuss what is doable. My hope is that this project can be used for potential employers (or grad schools) as an example of what you can do. And there are even student map competitions for visualizations!