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Information and Communications Technology Qualifications For full details refer to Qualification Regulations and to Appendix E Certificate in Computing (CIC) | Back to list of Prescriptions Prescription:AP360 Graphics Aim of Module To introduce students to the principles of creating, manipulating, storing and printing computer graphics. Credits 5 Student Learning Hours 50 Content Revised 2001 Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2005 Level and Assessment Schedule Topics Highest Skill Level Suggested Assessment Percentage 1 Basic Principles C 10 2 Create graphics A 45 3 Manipulate graphics A 25 4 Store graphics A 10 5 Print graphics A 10 100 LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will C 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of graphic design and uses of images. A 2 Using different tools create a portfolio of computer graphics that are appropriate for their purpose. A 3 Demonstrate an ability to manipulate and integrate the graphics created. A 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the different formats for storing of computer graphics. A 5 Print the graphics created. CONTENT 1  Basic Principles > Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats used in graphics eg bitmap, vector > Demonstrate an understanding of the copyright and privacy laws of New Zealand relevant to the image > Plan and design images to be produced using a computer Design identifies the purpose Design outlines the images layout, shape and colours used Design identifies techniques used to create the images top 2  Create graphics > Create a portfolio of different types of graphics including: An original picture using a painting package An original picture using a draw package Digitise a graphic Edit the digitised image An existing graphic (such as clip art) top 3  Manipulate graphics > Create a piece of work that integrates all of the above graphics you have created. Show evidence of at least two of the following: Inverting Rotating Skewing Resizing Reshaping Recolouring Grouping Layering top 4  Store graphics > Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats for storing graphics, including: JPEG Bitmap GIF TIF top 5  Print graphics > Demonstrate knowledge of the most appropriate printer settings for individual graphics. > Format is consistent with the plan eg size, orientation. > Quality if the image is consistent with the plan eg resolution, colour. top | Home | Newsletters | Journal | Conference | BACIT | Qualifications | Forum | Job Vacancies | Links |