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Basics of Digital Image Editing (5 cr)

Code: A9254-3008

General information


Enrollment
03.02.2020 - 09.02.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.03.2020 - 29.05.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
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
Study unit
A9254

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

Location and time

Virtually 2.3. - 30.5.2020

Materials

in Optima

Teaching methods

Optima realization/student group, Web/virtual

Exam schedules

Start 1.3. Final projects no later than 15.5.

Completion alternatives

Virtually

Student workload

Image editing exercises 75 hours
Theory 22 hours
Final projects and peer evaluation 36 hours

Content 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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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

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