Computer workshop facilities and appropriate software
Access to bookable computer workshop space (digital imaging) with digital presentation hardware
Specialist skills modulettes will be assigned to this module

2 hour whole group briefing Health and Safety 2 hours
30 mins whole group briefing 6 hours
2 hour technical introduction / demonstrations 20 hours
10 minute individual tutorials 2 hours
Total: 30 hours

This module is an introduction to the use of Photoshop as a means of manipulating artwork created both digitally and by hand. The emphasis is on achieving sufficient technical proficiency to be able to appreciate the opportunities and constraints of the software and to be able to integrate this into all other aspects of course work.
You will be expected to explore and manipulate various digital techniques relevant to surface design and be able to prepare art work suitable for digital printing onto a variety of surfaces (textiles, stationery, ceramics).
You will gain an insight into professional practice, how Photoshop is used by the industry and the knowledge to place your art work in context by producing professionally formatted and visualised designs.

Satisfactory completion of screen based set exercises (Learning Outcome 1)
Preparation of design for digital printing (Learning Outcome 2)
Technical/ reference file (Learning Outcome 3)
Visualisation of design on a product (Learning Outcome 4)

Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book, Adobe Creative Team, Adobe Press 2004
ISBN 0321 19375X
Digital Illustration, Lawrence Zeegen. Rotovision 2005. ISBN 0806 656797 7
Periodicals including Computer Arts Projects, Photoshop Creative and Advanced Photoshop.
Websites including www.computerarts.co.uk, www.photoshopsupport.com and use of the "help" function within Photoshop.

Must satisfy these admission requirements: Enrolled on BAHons Surface Pattern Design or BAHons Textile Surfaces