James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PT2110:03

Digital Imaging and Manipulation 1

Townsville HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 39 hours practicals. Semester 1.

Available to Bachelor of Photography students.

Staff: Mr C Hutchison.

This subject introduces students to the operation of digital input, storage and output devices and the use of Adobe Photoshop. Students will acquire an overview of the history of digital imaging as well as current practice as applied to a variety of fields of photography.

Learning Objectives:

  1. develop a basic competency in the use of film and flatbed scanners;
  2. develop a basic competency in the use of Adobe Photoshop in manipulating and combining images;
  3. evolve an individual perspective on the use of digital techniques to achieve personal artistic objectives.

Assessment by three practical assignments (75%); written test (10%); research seminar presentation (15%).