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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU031883
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the purpose of concept art, the types of digital graphic images and graphical file formats used within multimedia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the purpose of concept art for multimedia.

  • 1.2

    Describe drawing styles and drawing media used for multimedia.

  • 1.3

    Explain vector and bitmap graphics and their use for multimedia purposes.

  • 1.4

    Explain how different types of graphical images relate to file formats.

  • 1.5

    Discuss the impact that file formats, compression techniques, image resolution and colour depth have on file size and image quality.


2

Know how to draw concept art for multimedia purposes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Research ideas to meet a client brief.

  • 2.2

    Draw preliminary designs for a client brief using an appropriate drawing technique and style.

  • 2.3

    Apply shading and colour to the preliminary designs for a client brief.


3

Be able to digitise concept art for multimedia purposes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Create digitised versions of concept art using appropriate technologies.

  • 3.2

    Develop digital variance of concept art using tools and techniques of industry standard software.

     Include both bitmap and vector.

  • 3.3

    Export finalised digital graphics that are fit for purpose for multimedia purposes.