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Basics of image editing (3 cr)

Code: AV00EJ08-3004

General information


Timing

15.09.2022 - 11.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Miia Liukkonen

Teacher in charge

Miia Liukkonen

Objective

You are able to use the software needed for image editing.
You understand the general principles of image editing and bitmap graphics. You are able to create products for digital or print distribution and understand the technical requirements of a publication process.

Content

Basic theory of image editing and bitmap graphics
Use of image editing software:
-workspace and essential tools
-saving and exporting
-use of layers
-adjusting, retouching and repairing an image
-text tools
-selecting, masking and combining images
Creating products for digital or print distribution

Opiskelumateriaali

Adobe Photoshop CC is the software used in all the learning materials and examples on the course. Student must acquire the necessary Adobe software or corresponding free software for the course.
Recommended free alternatives for Photoshop:
www.photopea.com (online-photo editor)
www.gimp.org

Further information

Opintojakso on tarjolla:
Avoimen AMKin opiskelijoille 250 paikkaa
CampusOnline opiskelijoille 250 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Learning tasks, assignments and short exams will be evaluated in pass/fail (to be supplemented) scale. The course assessment: pass/fail.

Qualifications

Basic computer skills.