2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN1250 Fundamentals of Imaging

20 creditsClass Size: 300

Module manager: Dr. Vien Cheung
Email: t.l.v.cheung@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2014/15

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The module introduces core skills and knowledge that are important for all the undergraduate programmes in the School of Design. In particular, the module is concerned with image manipulation (through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator), image analysis (including the use of colour) and image semiotics.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic properties of a digital image (including image capture, representation and output);
- demonstrate a familiarity with the relationship between RGB, CMYK and perceptual colour and issues of colour management;
- demonstrate a familiarity with some common ideas in colour coding and semiotics;
- demonstrate an awareness of the issues surrounding image ownership and the appropriate usage of digital images;
- have competence in the use of appropriate industry standard software packages to manipulates digital images.

Skills outcomes
ICT skills/computer literacy

Syllabus

This module is concerned with the properties, perception and usage of digital images in design. Lectures introduce the principles of image capture, representation and manipulation, along with the fundamentals of human vision and image and colour perception. The management of colour is discussed, and common themes in colour coding and semiotics introduced. A series of practical classes provide students with the opportunity to apply these ideas to their own design practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	1.00	1.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Practical	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			167.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Private study will include:
- 25 hours: completion of practical exercises, submitted electronically prior to the next practical session
- 60 hours: reading for lectures
- 57 hours: development, preparation and visual presentation of project work
- 25 hours: examination revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via:
- attendance at lectures and seminars
- regular submission of practical work
- an in-term multiple choice questionnaire.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	5x assessed class practicals	30.00
In-course MCQ	In-term MCQ - The in-term MCQ with not be available as a resit. A short written report (600-800 words) will be set as a resit assignment and weighted at 10% of the total marks for the module.	10.00
Project	Visual project developed using Illustrator	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 18/05/2015

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