2016/17 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 2016/17
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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 169.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
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 via:- attendance at lectures and practical sessions
- 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 (1000 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 design software. | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 |
Practical assessments are set in weeks 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 and are submitted 1 week later. Resits will normally be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, with the exception of the In-course MCQ. The in-course MCQ with not be available as a resit. A short written report (1000 words) will be set as a resit assignment and weighted at 10% of the total marks for the module.
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 |
All questions must be answered in separate answer books.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/04/2016
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