•   Basics of Digital Image Editing A9254-3015 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (TOY221SY, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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

    Teacher in charge

    Eva Forssén

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    In Canvas

    Teaching methods

    Canvas realization/student group, Web/virtual

    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

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 11.06.2021

    Group(s)
    • TOY221SY
    • CCC221SY
    Seats

    20 - 50

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

    Teacher(s)

    Eva Forssén

    Further information for students

    The use of visual communication continues to grow. There are a number of reasons why the use of visual aids continues to increase. This is happening everywhere –newspapers, websites, social media, instruction manuals, and emails.
    In this course you don’t only learn technical skills how to create and edit images, but you also learn some theory behind visual communication. You will learn about the meaning of colours in different cultures and the importance of typography and composition.
    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
    Graphic design theory
    - colour theory
    - typography
    - composition and layout

    Programme(s)

    Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Important dates

    Start September 7th 2021. Final projects no later than December 14th 2021.

    Internationality

    Study is suitable for exchange students

    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

    Location and time

    Virtually September 7th to December 17th 2021.

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    24 - 15 points 2 14 - 12 points 1

    Good

    44 - 35 points 4 34 - 25 points 3

    Excellent

    50 - 45 points 5