Unit 37: Digital Image Creation and Development Unit code: Y/601/6721 QCF Level 5: BTEC Higher National Credit value: 15 Aim This unit aims to develop skills and understanding in sourcing, creating, developing and managing digital images for specific purposes. Unit abstract In this unit learners will work with digital image systems and equipment to produce digital images to a specified brief. They will learn key aspects of digital practice such as file naming conventions, storage, compression and output. They will also work with a range of input devices and software tools. Learners will be encouraged to explore approaches to developing digital imagery that incorporate creativity and sound technical skills. Learners will evaluate their response to the set brief, and consider areas such as copyright and legislation in commercial and non-commercial contexts in contemporary practice. Delivery will be primarily practical with the provision of demonstrations of software and hardware. In addition, theory sessions will facilitate learning in some topic areas, for example file size, formats, resolution and compression. Learners will be encouraged to adopt an experimental approach to generating imagery. This will enable learners to broaden their creative experiences and their understanding of the creative and potentiality of digital imaging systems. Tutors will provide a set brief, or facilitate learners in developing their own set brief that meets the requirements of the unit. Learners will prepare designs for images, capture images, save appropriately, and present evidence that demonstrates their understanding. There will be opportunities for learners to focus on the critical evaluation of their own work. This may involve peer group and/or tutor presentation and discussion. It is anticipated that a major proportion of this unit will be practice-based, and thus learners should demonstrate competent use of digital imaging systems in the production of practical work. Thus documentary evidence for each outcome will include images, their evaluation, and supporting material that demonstrates knowledge and understanding. 211
Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will: 1 Be able to create digital images for specific purposes 2 Be able to process digital images 3 Be able to manipulate digital images to meet requirements 4 Understand the use of digital images. 212 BH029107 Edexcel BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals specification in Computing and Systems Development
Unit content 1 Be able to create digital images for specific purposes Sources: primary; secondary; recording; sampling Input devices: eg cameras, scanners, external hard-drives, USB devices, mobile phones, video cameras Acquisition: analogue eg continuous tone, transparent, opaque, monochrome, colour, line, halftone; digital eg photograph,.jpg, clip art, royalty-free stock photography, internet, creative commons, mobile phone, hand-held device Input fundamentals: resolution eg screen, print, dpi, lpi, bits per pixels (bpp), CMOS systems, file size, file formats; cross-platform, eg PSD, TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PDF 2 Be able to process digital images Devices: eg portable, online, archive, screen, proofing, printing File formats: file naming conventions; file management; applications; image size; compression eg lossy and lossless, ISDN Processing fundamentals: capture; file format; back-up; import; export; image size; resolution; canvas size; resolution; output; image modes eg RGB, CMYK, indexed colour, grayscale, duotone Transmission: download; stream eg File Transfer Protocol (FTP) 3 Be able to manipulate digital images to meet requirements Tools, techniques and palettes: software tools eg text, exposure, cropping, adjusting, painting, duplicating, levels, curves, colour balance, hue, saturation, layers, history, paths, masks, channels, filters 4 Understand the use of digital images Own work: evaluate; constraints of brief; originality; aesthetics; context; meaning; emphasis Others' work: commercial contexts; design; sources; aesthetics; context; meaning; emphasis 213
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will: LO1 Be able to create digital images for specific purposes LO2 Be able to process digital images LO3 Be able to manipulate digital images to meet requirements LO4 Understand the use of digital images Assessment criteria for pass The learner can: 1.1 identify sources for digital images 1.2 create digital images from sources for specific purposes 2.1 identify file formats and fundamentals required to process image data 2.2 apply digital data management techniques to store imagery 3.1 use software tools to manipulate images 3.2 prepare image files for output 4.1 evaluate own use of digital images in meeting requirements 4.2 evaluate others use of digital images in meeting specified purposes. 214 BH029107 Edexcel BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals specification in Computing and Systems Development
Guidance Links to National Occupational Standards, other BTEC units, other BTEC qualifications and other relevant units and qualifications The learning outcomes associated with this unit are closely linked with: Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Unit 30: Digital Graphics Unit 35: Digital Graphics for Interactive Media Unit 37: 2D Animation Production Unit 11: Digital Media in Art and Design Unit 12: 2D, 3D, and Timebased Digital Applications Unit 13: Multimedia Design and Authoring Unit 14: Website Design Unit 38: 3D Computer Modelling and Animation This unit has links to the Level 4 and Level 5 National Occupational Standards for IT and Telecoms Professionals, particularly the areas of competence of: Human Computer Interaction/Interface (HCI) Design. Essential requirements Centres will need to provide access to hardware, software and peripheral devices, to enable learners to gain practical knowledge and skills. Employer engagement and vocational contexts There is the potential for centres to offer a live project or employer-led brief, where the requirements of the unit are addressed through a set brief that identifies real and tangible needs. Learners should be encouraged to work through the different stages of the set brief through presenting images and evaluating fitness for purpose of their ideas generation and digital developmental work, as well as their final outcomes. 215