Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 7844 (v.5) Design Technology 191
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Syllabus: | A workshop based, technical introduction to Adobe Photoshop on a Macintosh operating system. Students will work through clearly outlined tutorials on image acquisition and manipulation, eventually leading into a final project for assessment at the end of semester. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Developed introductory skills in image scanning, cleaning and the manipulation of bitmap graphics. Developed introductory skills in the use of Adobe Photoshop using a Macintosh Operating System. Developed an understanding of image resoluations, file formats and colour modes in Adobe Photoshops. Produced and designed specifically for a print based medium. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Weinmann, E and Lourekas, P. (2002) Photoshop 7 for Windows and Macintosh - Visual Quickstart Guide, USA, Peachpit Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Assignment 70%. Interim 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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