Identify the purpose, audience and audience needs for preparing images. Basic principles of copyright and image usage. Knowledge of basic design elements and image composition.

Photoshop

Indicative Content
• Identify the purpose, audience and audience needs for preparing images (LO1).
• Basic principles of copyright and image usage (LO5).
• Knowledge of basic design elements and image composition (LO2).
• Knowledge of image resolution, size and formats (LO5).
• Understanding the Photoshop Interface – Key features and functionality (LO3).
• Importing, exporting, organising and saving images (LO5).
• Knowledge of layers and masks (LO4).

• Working with selections and transformation of images (LO4).
• Retouching and colour correction techniques (LO4).
• Knowledge of type, drawing & painting and filters (LO4).
• Preparing and outputting images for web, print and video (LO5).
In this module you will have the opportunity to reflect upon how the module content supports
and enhances employability/career development.
You will find full details of how these Learning Outcomes will be assessed by this assignment in
the marking rubric at the end of this brief. You should read this as it explains how submitted work
achieves certain grades. It will be useful in preparing your assignment as well as in
understanding your feedback.