Digital Arts 1: A Creative Approach

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Level:: 1
Credits:: 40
Length:: 12 months approx.
8hrs per week
Cost:: £595
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Course Overview

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This course introduces you to a broad range of techniques used in the generation of digital images. It will help you develop visual awareness, allow you to explore the potential of the medium and help you to use computer hardware, software and peripherals in a creative and individual way. You will cover colour theory, image manipulation, file types, compression techniques, ‘layers’ and ‘painting’, and the effects of ‘feathering’ and ‘distortion’. You will also look at copyright law as it affects digital images. The course is suitable for beginners or for people with some experience who want a fresh approach to their work. Basic computer skills are needed.

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

To view a sample of this course online, click HERE or to download a PDF of the sample, click HERE.

The course aims to develop understanding of the creative potential of digital imaging software; develop and practise the technical skills inherent in digital imaging; introduce copyright issues.

Distance tuition

You are allocated a tutor and receive their details in your course pack. You work from the course materials and send regular assignments to your tutor. These are returned to you with comment and advice. The course fee includes tutor feedback on your set assignments, but you can purchase feedback and comment on additional pieces of work if you wish.

Face to face tuition is not available for this course.

20 projects and five assignments. Students also maintain a learning log.

For more information on assessment, click here - Assessment and how to get qualified booklet - to download the booklet PDF.