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Digital Arts 1: A Creative Approach

Overview

No previous experience is required. This course will appeal to those who feel that they need a fresh approach to their work. Students develop visual awareness and the ability to create images.

What does the course cover?

  • Scanning 2D and 3D objects
  • Brushes and painting
  • Filters and effects
  • Layers and blending modes
  • Distorting and enhancing images

Course Assessment

You will receive comments and direction from your tutor throughout the course. If you choose to have your work formally assessed, you will receive details on submitting a folio of work with the course materials.

Higher Education Credit: 40 credits points at Level 1.

Tuition:


Postal tuition you send work to your tutor for comments and direction.

Time Guide:

To complete the course in 10 months requires about 7 hours study a week.

Materials:

A course pack is provided and will be sent to you by post. Additional materials required for this course are listed below.
SOFTWARE: Windows: Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP. Macintosh: Mac OS Version 8.5, 8.6 or 9.0.
COMPUTER: Intel Pentium Processor (or equivalent AMD, Celeron etc.) or Power PC processor. 64MB of RAM, 125MB of available hard disk space, colour monitor with 256 colour (8 bit) or greater video card, monitor resolution of 800 x 600 or greater, CD-ROM drive, attached scanner, printer (optional).

The course includes a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 and supporting files on a CD.


Please note that we cannot guarantee Adobe Photoshop Element's compatibility with Apple OSX Leopard.


Fees:

£580 full fee or £215 deposit and 6 x £74 monthly payments, totalling £659