GA1140 - Pixel Design

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication Design.

This subject serves as an introduction to the world of pixel based imaging. It deals extensively with the imaged based program photoshop. The concepts of resolution dependence and bit depth will be discussed. Capturing, importing and exporting images, using layers, retouching, working with type, greyscale imaging, different colour models and referencing image usage for print, multimedia and web-based applications

Learning Outcomes

• be able to examine image composition and industry based techniques for image manipulation;
• be capable of inputing images from a number of devices;
• gain an appreciation of the importance of image resolution and its relevance to final image usage and output;
• have an understanding of the integral differences between bitmap and vector images;
• have attained a basic understanding of the Adobe Photoshop working environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

PT1410

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	arjvw.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(10%); (20%); (10%); (50%); (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.