1. Describe, explain, interpret and evaluate current techniques and methods of acquiring, processing, analysing and presenting forensic evidence for criminal investigation, related to varying common digital evidence formats. Application, Analysis

2. Apply methods and techniques in the use of software, to process and prepare digital evidence, adhering to national guidelines, protocols and national standards. Application, Learning

3. Demonstrate an understanding of key aspects within the digital evidence field, including technical skills for preparing digital evidence. Knowledge and Understanding Application

4. Communicate effectively in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. Communication

Two pieces of summative assessment:

1) Presentation assessing understanding and application of the methods used in digital forensic investigation, this will be based on the digital portfolio produced during the module. [MLOs 1-3]

2) A further academic poster will be produced surrounding topics in digital evidence processing. [MLO 4]

This module will give and introduction to aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms, Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics.

Introduction to national guidelines and best practice for dealing with digital forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity.

Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.

Practical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts, for example video evidence, audio evidence, forensic graphics and photographic evidence.

This module will give and introduction to aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms; Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics.

Introduction to national guidelines and best practice for dealing with digital forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity.

Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.

Practical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts, for example video evidence, audio evidence, forensic graphics and photographic evidence.

A mixture of interactive lectures and complementary practical sessions will provide you with core knowledge of digital evidence. This module requires extensive amounts of wider reading to support your learning.

"Forensic Science", Jackson and Jackson, Pearson, 4th Edition, (2016)
“Handbook of digital forensics of multimedia data and devices” A T S Ho and Li, Wiley, (2015)
“Forensic Image Processing” Borengasser M, (2014)
“The Image Processing Cookbook”, 2nd Edition, Russ JC, (2011)
“Image Processing and Analysis”, Geradts Z, (2013)
“Practical Forensic Digital Imaging Applications and Techniques” Jones P, (2011)

Blackboard VLE
Specialist IT Labs (Mellor building or Beacon)
Standard lecture room facilities
Access to library

This module is a core module at Level 5 on the LLB (Hons) Law (Digital) pathway.