ITI569 Digital Curriculum 2 (8)

The goal of this subject is to give teachers the skills to develop and implement a digital curriculum that integrates print production and graphic design content. Key technologies and associated issues are dealt with including developing print production and graphic design activities that are relevant and
appropriate for the target audience.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITI569. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Enrolment Restrictions

Only for students enrolled in the following courses:
Graduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology in Education
Master of Information and Communication Technology in Education

Prerequisites

ITI500

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules for images and image use.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of project management tasks and responsibilities.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of design principles and image composition.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of typography.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of color correction.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of image generating devices and their resulting image types.
  • be able to understand key terminology of digital images.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of layers and masks.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of importing, exporting, organizing, and saving.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of producing and reusing images.
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of and select the appropriate features and options required to implement a colour management workflow.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of working with selections and measurement.
  • be able to use guides and rulers.
  • be able to adjust the tonal range and correct the color of an image.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of retouching and blending images.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of drawing and painting.
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of preparing images for web, print, and video.
  • be able to develop print production and graphic design activities that are appropriate for the target audience
  • be able to integrate print production and graphic design activities into the curriculum.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- Setting project requirements
- Identifying design elements when preparing images
- Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
- Manipulating images
- Evaluating digital images
- Transforming images
- Exploring new ideas, strategies and specific tools for integrating print production and graphic design activities into the curriculum.
- Developing print production and graphic design activities that are relevant and appropriate for the target audience

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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