Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7029
Title: Photoshop
Long Title: Photoshop
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module encompasses creative digital technology with the emphasis on graphic design, image manipulation and layout skills. It provides understanding of system and software capabilities and the instruction and exploration of digital software as used in the design industry. This module is designed to develop the student’s ability to express concepts through a variety of digital media (photographically based imagery/virtual 3D renders/scanned hand renders/CAD plans/digital illustrations/vector graphics).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use colour models and resolution for web and print reproduction.
LO2 Apply the fundamentals of design theory of Photoshop on a variety of media.
LO3 Integrate creative digital design applications.
LO4 Create design concepts with a combination of media to a professional standard in both printed and screen based format.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Digital Tools and Image Edition Software
Using digital software tools effectively (Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design and Image Editing Software)
Assemblage
Creating and compositing a variety of digital assets into one final concept.
Style and Substance
Exercises aimed at developing abilities to identify, organise and design visual information allowing effective communication before addressing final solutions.
Photographic Manipulation
Exercises in modifying and enhancing images (photographically based imagery/virtual 3D renders/scanned hand renders/CAD plans/digital illustrations/vector graphics), use of grids, depth, positive and negative space, typography and colour.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Digital collage exercise, compositing mixed media formats
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Creative digital output of artwork
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Software instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Software application assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Software instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Software application assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Corrie Haffly. (2006), The Photoshop anthology, SitePoint Pty. Ltd., Collingwood, Vic., [ISBN: 978-0975841921].
  • Sharon Steuer. (2007), Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Press, Berkeley, CA, [ISBN: 0321492005].
  • David Skopec. (2003), Digital Layout for the Internet and Other Media, AVA Publishing, [ISBN: 9782884790314].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 5 Elective
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 5 Elective