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Graphic design: Digital Imaging 36379/1717/1920/1/95
Study guide

Graphic design: Digital Imaging 3

6379/1717/1920/1/95
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Graphic Design
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Rogiers Bas
Other teaching staff: Verlinden Yvette
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 + Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2019 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed Graphic design: Digital Imaging 2.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Student 

- Has a thorough knowledge of the latest and most common software for graphics applications.

- Can make depending on the job a choice of available software and independently realize a comprehensive assignment

- Can format or modify images depending on their specific purpose, for printed or virtual use on various media.

Learning outcomes (text)

Student 

- has knowledge of techniques for digital font design and can generate a digital font design

- can make digital presentations

- Can use targeted software to work out complex tasks

- Can make correct design decisions in function of the software

Learning outcomes (list)

BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student has knowledge of the techniques for digital font design and can digitally generate a font design.
The student can create digital presentations.
The student can use software in a specific wayto work out complex assignments.
The student can make correct design decisions in function of the software.

Course content

Theoretical part:

Digital manuals for the specific software for font design: FontLab

Application:

Study of the software trough didactic exercises supplemented by free assignments with a personal input.

Themes:-Digital font design and presentation on a variety of media including animation sound.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Digital manuals for the specific software packages

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis30,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials60,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Continuous assessment of practical knowledge.

Artistic evaluation of free exercises

Semester 1: Practical test with written report +delivering exercises and assignments

Semester 2: Practical test +delivering exercises and assignments

2nd examination period: Practical test with written report +delivering exercises and assignments