NM1202 - Introduction to Digital Imaging - Image Processing

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts

In this subject students will develop an understanding of the principles and theory of digital image manipulation. They will also develop skills and gain experience in the operation of software used in the image manipulation process. Students will learn how to access and utilise current information and resources related to digital media and production using a variety of communication media, and will also learn to manage and structure their digital imaging output and optimisation for online, and other, applications.

Learning Outcomes

• established sound practice in the fundamentals of image manipulation;
• established ability to set software parameters and design appropriate workspace;
• established knowledge of varying applications of digital images and their optimisation;
• development of an individual creative direction using digital imagery;
• established appreciation of the role of light in digital image formation.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Mr Clive Hutchison.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures - 1 hour lecture/week 26 hours workshops/Seminars - 2 hour workshop/week
Assessment:	portfolio of images completed in class time (50%); essays (30%); assignments (20%).

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.