Basics of image editing (3 cr)

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

Course material

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

Study forms and methods

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RDI and work-related cooperation

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Student workload

1 opintopiste vastaa 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Opintojakso on tarjolla:
Avoimen AMKin opiskelijoille 50 paikkaa
CampusOnline opiskelijoille 100 paikkaa
Tutkinto-opiskelijoille 50 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.