Study Guide

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 February 3 to April 30 2020.

Learning materials and recommended literature

In Optima

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Virtually

Important dates

Start February 3. Final projects no later than April 27.

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
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