Course Objectives

The various courses in the study programme have individual target areas and are associated with specific content and subject material. However, the target areas of one course may illuminate the target area of another; important questions may be approached from different angles, and this should not discourage students from exploring topics that cross the boundaries of several areas.

The student should be able to understand and apply theoretical and practical knowledge to:

• Current study techniques within the creative digital field.
• Some of the most frequently used tools within creative digital work with a focus on digital photography and image processing.
• Techniques for developing ideas, possible forms of project planning and documentation that are relevant for the course.
• Different forms of information acquisition and effective use of the Internet.
• Issues concerning the validity of different types of information, including copyright.
• Health and economic issues related to the subject area.
• Digital photography, editing and manipulation.
• Didactic digital-based illustrations.
• Free use of digital-based illustrations.
• Basic communication theory and aesthetic tools within visual communication.
• Basic issues related to the processing of images for screen and print.

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.

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.

Learning Methods

The course includes working with assignments, as well an introduction to practical work with digital-based 3D tools and guidance; theory related to the field will also be focused on. The interaction between aesthetically communicative and creative activity and theory and reflection will also be given emphasis.

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.

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

Click here for gallery of student work from the study programme: Digital Images & Visual Communication.

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