This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module introduces you to the principles and practice of digital photography and photographic image editing, specifically photomontage. Indicative topics include: basic optics, lighting, cameras and imaging, composition and colour, files and processing, historical developments, image correction, manipulation, calculations for masking, and photomontage. Theory is followed by photographic practicals and image editing workshops, culminating in a substantial project.
Total contact hours: 49
Private study hours: 251
Total study hours: 300
This is a wild module available to schools outside of Engineering and Digital Arts
This Module is capped at 40 students
Main assessment methods
Photographic Portfolio – 35%
Poster – 15%
Mini Project – 45%
Online test – 5%
See http://readinglists.kent.ac.uk
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
1 Image composition, perspective and tone; the history of still image and its development
2 Editing and manipulation of acquired images using software tools.
3 Communicating a message via images and text.
4 Scientific principles of photography including camera optics, imaging techniques and image manipulation.
5 Photographic workflow
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