Basics of Digital Image Editing (5 cr)
Code: A9254-3008
General information
Enrollment
03.02.2020 - 09.02.2020
Timing
02.03.2020 - 29.05.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Eva Forssén
Teacher in charge
Eva Forssén
Groups
-
TOY219SY
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- understand the basic theories of digital photoediting
- use digital image editing software in an advanced level for both online and print publishing
Teaching methods
Optima realization/student group, Web/virtual
Location and time
Virtually 2.3. - 30.5.2020
Learning materials and recommended literature
in Optima
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Virtually
Important dates
Start 1.3. Final projects no later than 15.5.
Students workload
Image editing exercises 75 hours
Theory 22 hours
Final projects and peer evaluation 36 hours
Content and scheduling
Basics of digital image theory
Practical exercises for image editing (Optional image editing softwares: Photoshop or Gimp)
Theory of visual design (colour theory, typography, composition)
Applied Part: Final project and Peer Review
Further information for students
Main content:
Learn about the features of the Adobe Photoshop or GIMP image editing (program at the student's choice).
- Adjusting tones and colors and adjusting color
- Extracting an image
- Effective use of layers
- Use of masks
- Creating image montages
- Drawing vector shapes
- Use of alpha channels and boundary paths
- Image preparation for both print media and for screen
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment is based on points. You can define your goals and earn points accordingly.
Only Photoshop A or GIMP A exercises (14 pcs) are mandatory. Other desired points you collect in accordance with your interests.
= In order to pass the course you have to complete at least the 14 compulsory image editing exercises (Photoshop/Gimp). This gives you the grade 1.
Points
Photoshop / GIMP exercises max. 25 points
Image editing tip/hint max. 2 points
Theory assignments (5 pcs) max. 5x2 points
Final projects (2 pcs) max. 2x5 points
Peer reviews of the final projects max. 3 points
All together max. 50 points
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
24 - 15 points 2
14 - 12 points 1
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
44 - 35 points 4
34 - 25 points 3
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
50 - 45 points 5