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Unit description

Introduces students to advanced digital imaging techniques, concepts and processes relevant to both creative and commercial contexts. This unit provides a practical and theoretical exploration of a range of new developments using data and the languages and tools of both the arts and sciences, emphasizing their creative and experimental potential for the still and moving image.

Unit content

Module 1: Contemporary image theory and practice 

Module 2: Advances in image cultures

Module 3: Data visualisation

Module 4: The three-dimensional Image

Module 5: Light and the multi-spectral Image

Module 6: Professional portfolio development

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1apply knowledge of media histories and traditions in conceptualising a body of work
2integrate diverse techniques and technologies in the production of digital imagery
3produce a body of work at professional standard for commercial and/or creative contexts
4show evidence of critical thinking and reflexive practice in the production of final artworks.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. apply knowledge of media histories and traditions in conceptualising a body of work
  2. integrate diverse techniques and technologies in the production of digital imagery
  3. produce a body of work at professional standard for commercial and/or creative contexts
  4. show evidence of critical thinking and reflexive practice in the production of final artworks.

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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Fee information

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