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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Digital Imaging
COMS1011Y(1)
2
2
6

Description
This module will provide practical experience in the process of digital image creation and manipulation for output in print or screen form. Students will learn about the features of the camera and how to choose a camera according to the required output. They will learn about the techniques associated with the use of lenses, exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, film, lighting, composition, and colour. They will be exposed to digital imaging and digital darkroom. Students will be required to come up with a portfolio every 5 weeks on special themes. Emphasis will also be laid on the acquisition, storage and manipulation of images. Students will be introduced to appropriate Open Source and/or industry standard software packages for the creation, correction, retouching and manipulation of digital images. They will explore techniques that enhance or alter existing images with special care for ethical aspects involved in the process. Other themes will include: the knowledge of human visual perception, image syntax, and aspects of visual communication, image capture devices, acquisition of images via scanning, image resolutions and formats, image adjustments and colour correction. (Note: Examination will be lab-based)
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Department of Social Studies
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: DILMAHOMED BOCUS Bibi Swaleha
Telephone: 4037400
Email: s.dilmahomed@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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