Core Module Information
Module title: Foundation Digital Media 1

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES07119
Module leader: Jonathan Thomas
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to give you a basic introduction to the creative and practical aspects of digital image manipulation, and visual language. You will develop digital design software and hardware skills and apply these towards the creation of a portfolio of visual design work.You will be introduced to techniques for inputting, creating, manipulating, enhancing, and storing digital images. You will be introduced to the principles of how to correctly prepare digital files for screen, print and digital manufacturing outputs. You will develop visual presentation skills which will allow you to develop a basic physical and web-based portfolio of visual creative output, on which to build during your course of study.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Acquire skills to research, develop and create simple imaging outcomes using a range of visual software and techniques.

LO2: Acquire skills to input and store imagery from analog and digital sources in appropriate file formats and at appropriate file sizes.

LO3: Demonstrate appropriate skills in image enhancement, manipulation and preparation.

LO4: Acquire skills to combine multiple image forms into coherent compositions for visual presentation purposes.

LO5: Acquire skills to create and prepare files appropriately for both digital and physical outputs.

LO6: Develop an awareness of principles of visual language.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jonathan Thomas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 12
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 48
Online Guided independent study 140
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5~6 13 , WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Foundation Digital Media 1