VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging (8)
Abstract
This subject provides an introduction to the creation and manipulation of photographic digital images (access to digital manipulation software is required eg: Photoshop). Students will develop an individual aesthetic through this process that is also informed by a survey of significant photographic images from the field. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VPA104
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictionsnot available to student who have successfully completed MPI105 or PHT106 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to competently acquire digital images and demonstrate an understanding of related hardware and software
- be able to use current industry standard image processing/manipulation software
- be able to demonstrate competent basic principles and workings of the digital camera
- be able to demonstrate preliminary emergence of an individual photo-imaging aesthetic
- be familiar with digital imaging terminology and practice
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- introduction to perspectives on digital imaging;
- overview of contemporary computer generated artwork;
- image composition and aesthetics;
- digital manipulation with appropriate software;
- image acquisition;
- scanning images;
- introduction to the soft/hardware and the workings of the digital studio;
- occupational health & safety issues.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.