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2019/20 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 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces core skills and knowledge that are the foundation of digital design. In particular, the module is concerned with image manipulation, the principles of design and the appropriate usage of digital images.

Objectives

The module aims to equip students with the essential theoretical understanding and practical skills to successfully work with digital images in a design context. In particular, it will:-
 introduce fundamental concepts of image formation, storage and reproduction
 explain how colour is perceived and reproduced
 highlight key issues relating to intellectual property
 deliver a foundation in the layout, typography and use of colour in design
 provide experience in the use of industry-standard design software

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
 understand the basic properties of digital images together with technologies for image capture and reproduction;
 be knowledgeable about colour spaces and the process of colour management;
 appreciate issues surrounding image ownership and the appropriate usage of digital images;
 be familiar with the principles of digital design;
 exhibit competence in the use of appropriate software tools for image manipulation.

Skills outcomes
Familiarity with digital design software.


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 the perception of images and colour. The management of colour is discussed and principles of digital design are introduced. A series of practical classes provide students with the opportunity to apply these ideas to their own design practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical102.0020.00
Private study hours169.00
Total Contact hours31.00
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
 5 hours: MCQ revision
 54 hours: development, preparation and visual presentation of project work
 25 hours: examination revision

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through lecture attendance, participation in practical classes and performance in a mid-semester multiple-choice test taken through the VLE.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Practical5x formatively assessed class practicals0.00
In-course MCQmid-semester multiple-choice test via VLE.0.00
ProjectVisual project developed using design software.50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

Practical assessments are set in weeks 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 and are submitted 1 week later. Re-sits will normally be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

All questions must be answered in separate answer books.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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