Course: Image Editing

Topic outline

General
- Download a copy of this course. File 96.6MB Moodle backup
- Assessment Focus Page
- Assessment Examples Page
- What you need to do for each level Page
Topic 1
- Lesson Plan File
- Lesson 1 - Introduction
  
  Objectives
  
  What: Learn about layers
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Fundamental principles
  
  Resources
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Copyright Video File
- Uploads
- Activity 1 - Layers Assignment (2.2)
- Homework
- Copyright Quiz
- 8C2 Flickr Pics Assignment (2.2)
- Homework 8b3 18-9-2009 Assignment (2.2)
Topic 2
- Lesson Plan File
- Lesson 2 - Quick colour effects
  
  Objectives
  What: Simple colour effects
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Simple, but effective
  
  Resources
- Landrover Picture File
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Uploads
- Upload 'Greyscale Images' Assignment (2.2)
- Upload 'Silhouette' Images Assignment (2.2)
Topic 3
- Lesson Plan File
- Lesson 3 - Creating graphics
  
  Objectives
  What: Create graphics from scratch
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: A different skill set
  
  Resources
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Uploads
- Upload your vortex wallpapers Assignment (2.2)
- Upload your 'fire' images Assignment (2.2)
- Homework
- File Types Assignment (2.2)
Topic 4
- Lesson 4 - Photo Tweaks
  
  Objectives
  What: Tweak photographs
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Improve pictures, but keep them realistic
  
  Resources
- Photo Tweaks Page
- Uploads
- Upload your finished work here Assignment (2.2)
Topic 5
- Lesson 5 - Photo Effects
  
  Objectives
  What: Look at photo effects
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Add stylistic effects to images
  
  Resources
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Uploads
- Spot the Difference Questions Quiz
- Upload your 'Spot the difference' photos Assignment (2.2)
- Upload your 'Curves' photos Assignment (2.2)
- Homework
- Try Picnik and/or Sumo Paint Assignment (2.2)
Topic 6
- Lesson 6 - Masks & Gradients
  
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  Objectives
  What: Learn how to use a layer mask
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Add fading effects
  
  Resources
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Uploads
- Upload your 'Fade Effect' images Assignment (2.2)
- Extension / Homework
- Manchester Wheel File
- Upload your 'Out Of Bounds' images Assignment (2.2)
Topic 7
- Presentation File
- Lesson 7 - Lichtenstein
  
  Objectives
  What: Create a Pop-Art effect
  How: Using a graphics package
  Why: Looking at artists' styles
  
  Resources
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Jackson Pollock File
- Uploads
- Upload your 'Lichtenstein' pop-art images Assignment (2.2)
Topic 8
- Lesson 8 - ePortfolio & Feedback
  
  Objectives
  What: Show off your work
  How: Using Moodle & Mahara (Mahoodle)
  Why: To get feedback from others
  
  Resources
- Creating an ePortfolio Page
- Uploads
- Upload your view address Assignment (2.2)
- Homework
- Feedback Quiz
Topic 9
- 8.2.9 Design Tips.ppt File
- Lesson 1 PPT File
- Lesson 9 - Assessment Task
  
  Objectives
  What: Create a CD/DVD/Book cover
  How: Using the skills you have learned
  Why: To see if you can combine your skills
  
  Resources
- Practice
- DVD cover File
- DVD Cover: Good and Bad File
- Essential Images Folder
- Main Task
- Task Description Page
- Graphics Tutorials URL
- Flickr / Creative Commons Image Search URL
- Uploads
- Peer Review Quiz
- Upload your Good or Bad Assignment (2.2)
- Upload your source images Assignment (2.2)
- Upload your finished work URL
- Self Evaluation URL