CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Course Outline 1 1.2 Introduction ...

Full Module Title:
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
Short Module Title: DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEMS
Module Code: 2DPI502 Module Level: 5
Academic credit weighting: 15 credits
Length: 1 Semester
School:
Media, Arts and Design
Department:
Photographic and Digital Media
Module Leader: Liz Allen Extension: 4083
Host Course:
BSc(Hons) Photography and Digital Imaging
Status:
Core
Pre-requisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Assessment: Written Examination 40%
Course work 20%
Written Reports from practical assignments 40%
Summary of Module content: Digital Imaging Systems, Image Processing, Colour Management
The aim of the module is to provide a higher-level understanding of digital images and imaging
systems. Syllabus will cover the nature of digital images, digital imaging devices, image acquisition,
storage and output, colour management, tone reproduction in digital systems, introduction to image
processing, image compression. Students will use written coursework and focused experimental work
to acquire the tools necessary to use, understand, measure, evaluate and optimise digital systems.
Module Aims:
• To develop an understanding of the fundamental nature of digital images, and their
acquisition and output.
• To equip the student with an understanding of the mechanisms of the components of
imaging chains and introduce their properties and limitations.
• To enable the students to measure, interpret and optimise the input-output relationships of
imaging systems.
• To give students an understanding of a variety of file formats, image storage devices and
media and their archival properties.
• To provide an understanding and practical experience of ‘best practice’ in contemporary
image acquisition and output.
• To provide a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of colour management in
digital systems.
• To introduce the theory and technology of digital image processing, digital image
manipulation and methods for reducing image data.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module the successful student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject areas detailed above.
2. Optimise the acquisition, storage and output of digital imagery based on knowledge of
the underlying fundamental processes of digital systems.
3. Understand and the underlying theory and use appropriate tools and equipment in the
optimisation and measurement of digital images and digital imaging systems.
4. Perform appropriate image processing and image manipulation operations and know how
to select appropriate operations for different applications.
5. Use relevant tools and software to manage colour through the digital image chain.
6. Select appropriate techniques for laboratory based practical work and undertake reliable
collection of data using suitable instrumentation.
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