Basics of Digital Image Editing (5 cr)

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 September 10 to December 9.

Materials

In Optima

Teaching methods

Optima realization/student group, Web/virtual

Exam schedules

Start September 10. Final projects no later than December 9.

International connections

Study is suitable for exchange students

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
Applied Part: Final project and Peer Review

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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