SM3059 - Studio Craft - Photoshop (2025/26)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2025/26 | ||||||||||
| Module title | Studio Craft - Photoshop | ||||||||||
| Module level | Foundation (03) | ||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||
| School | School of Computing and Digital Media | ||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||
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| Running in 2025/26(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The module introduces students to image manipulation using Photoshop It is a practice-based module with the teaching set in a studio environment,
It allows students to develop an understanding and skill-set needed for further exploration of the wider context of digital media production but also to apply key ideas in their own related work.
This module aims to:
∙Introduce students to image manipulation.
∙ Encourage the development of critical and analytical skills through the exploration of digital practice,
∙Aid the development of digital production skills through practical workshops and assessments,
∙Prepare students for the practical study of related courses at Level 4, including Digital Media, Journalism and more.
Syllabus
This module will be delivered by a variety of teaching strategies, putting emphasis on student-centred learning in a studio environment. Teaching will involve a combination of modes, including short lectures, computer workshops, tutorials, assisted reading sessions and study of specially prepared online resources.
Discussions, analysis and presentations will also be included. Comprehensive, specially designed, online up-to-date support resources will be made available on VLE and updated weekly. The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) will be used as a platform to support online activities, facilitate formative assessment and related feedback, as well as a tool to integrate useful online learning materials. This module will also include guest speakers and relevant site visits.
A blended learning strategy will be employed to enhance the learning experience, facilitate communication between students and tutors and develop collaboration among students.
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The learning and teaching strategy in this module combines
Lectures
Seminars
Individual coursework
Blended learning through the Virtual Learning Environments
Feedback is provided after coursework in written form on WebLearn, by email or in person
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of how image manipulation is used in the corporate world. (LO1).
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge image manipulation techniques (LO2)
3. Manipulate image following set briefs. (LO3)
4. Reflect on and evaluate critically their own performance and abilities. (LO4)