Learning outcome

The learning outcomes of this course relate to the candidate’s understanding and application of both theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and general competence in the following areas:

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Current study techniques within the creative digital field.

- Issues concerning the validity of different types of information, including copyright

- Health and economic issues related to the subject area

- Digital photography, image editing and manipulation

- Basic communication theory and aesthetic tools within visual communication and fundamental issues related to the processing of images for screen and print

Skills

The candidate can:

- Use the most frequently used tools for creative digital work with a focus on digital photography and image processing

- Use techniques for developing ideas, project planning and documentation relevant to the study programme

- Use various types of information acquisition and use the Internet effectively

- Use didactic digital-based illustrations

- Master free use of digital illustrations

General competence

The candidate has:

- The ability to communicate specific content through various forms of visual expression

Course Description

The course includes different methods and knowledge that are essential for effective work in the other courses in the study programme; the course will also focus on various types of illustration.

The course also includes the first part of the basic techniques, ideas, development and project knowledge that are necessary for further work in the study programme.

The content of the course may vary in relation to the content of the year-plan of the study programme.

Furthermore, the course will explore various forms of illustration. Students will work with visual communication within strict and freer frameworks. The ability to communicate predetermined content through various visual forms of expression will be explored in relation to the aspect of communication. The course includes theory and practical experience at various levels of digital imaging and drawing – including more advanced correction and manipulation techniques considered in the context of visual mediation. The course is characterised by formal-aesthetic, visual-communicative and technical aspects. Although the studies have a general didactic approach, special didactic problems may also be integrated into assignments.

In general, the course focuses on digital imaging, relevant hardware and software, communication-oriented image analysis, formal and content-oriented tools, communication theory and technical issues.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The teaching is done in parallel to the assignments, and includes an introduction to the practical work methods and subject theory. The interaction between aesthetic dissemination and creative activity, theory and reflection constitutes an important and effective teaching and learning method.

The course includes an introduction, workshop activities, seminars and supervision. The specific aspect of the subject area, the alternation between professional practice and creative activity on the one hand, and a cultural basis, subject theory and subject didactics on the other hand, will be maintained through a holistic approach.

The course may also include: project work, visits to exhibitions and excursions.

Internal / external projects of interest may occasionally replace assignment periods, if these are professionally assessed as a satisfactory substitute for one (or more) assignment period(s).

Assessment Methods

The assessment is based on documented results and / or documented work. The course will normally include both oral and written assignments and requirements.

Individual practical, aesthetic and creative work will be important together with documented theoretical knowledge that demonstrates cohesion and unity.

All assignments and / or course requirements must be completed, submitted and assessed as passed before deadlines, as indicated in the semester plan / year plan / timetable, before the student can receive a passing mark for the course. This also applies to any requirements concerning attendance (please refer to the Examination Regulations for details).

The course will be assessed on a scale from A to F, where E is the lowest passing grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean