PT2110 - Digital Imaging and Manipulation 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Photography

Available to Bachelor of Photography and Bachelor of Creative Arts students.

This subject extends students knowledge of the use of Adobe Photoshop. Students will also acquire knowledge of advanced film scanning techniques and the operation of SLR digital cameras; especially the management of digital files including archiving, transmission, storage, and output to external agencies. Examination of current digital imaging practice as applied in a variety of fields of photography.

Learning Outcomes

• Extend competency in the use of Adobe Photoshop in manipulating and combining images;
• Extend competency in the use of flatbed scanners and introduce film scanning;
• Introduce sound practice in the use of hi- resolution SLR digital cameras;
• Introduce hi-bit editing strategies especially in relation to image restoration;
• Evolve an individual perspective on the use of digital techniques to achieve personal artistic objectives.

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 calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media.

Prerequisites:

PT1110

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Mr Clive Hutchison.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours practicals
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (25%); three practical assignments (75%) (75%).
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.