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VCDP 2312: Digital Image 2
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
A strong ability in image editing allows a designer to create images that fit well into their designs and also communicate the desired message of a project. In this course, students will push their ability to create and edit images, using advanced editing and retouching techniques to create professional images and photographic composites. Projects will explore technical skills like advanced selections and masks, image adjustments, filters, blend modes, patching and healing, non-destructive editing, and more. Students will use these technical skills to create images that communicate a conceptual message, a brand message, or a narrative.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
VCDP 1120 or departmental permission.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create seamless composite photographs using advanced masks, image adjustments, and digital painting techniques
- Assess the quality of an image and make improvements with advanced image adjustments and retouching techniques
- Select, combine, or create images that express a brand concept or narrative
- Apply methods of non-destructive image editing
- Critique and defend image choices in professional discussions
- Use non-destructive editing techniques to preserve the integrity of a digital image
- Analyze images to identify cultural impact, ethical issues, or problematic representations of people, cultures, or concepts
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Final project |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignments |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation and professionalism |
Course topics
- Image-editing software
- Retouching techniques
- Advanced image adjustments
- Advanced selections and masks
- Filters and blend modes
- Colour, contrast, exposure, lighting
- Composite images
- Non-destructive editing
- Copyright and ethical issues
- Representations of race, gender, and culture in images
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.