VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging (8)

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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

not available to student who have successfully completed MPI105 or PHT106

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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

Syllabus

This 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.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VPA104 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Photomontage pitch
5
2
Photomontage
15
3
True lies
40
4
Surrealism
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Back