Digital Media in Art and Design

Aim

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the scope and potential of digital media in art and design, coupled with the application of skills in and detailed knowledge of software applications in a specialist pathway.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the scope and potential of digital media in art and design

1.1 Research and evaluate the use of digital media in art and design

LO2 Know how to apply and utilise software in specialist pathway

2.1 Create complex and original imagery using specialist software

2.2 Exploit potential of specialist software

LO3 Be able to exploit the potential of software applications creatively and effectively

3.1 Produce creative and effective design work using software applications

3.2 Prepare image, graphic and text files for output

3.3 Produce a comprehensive portfolio that shows the creative application of specialist software

LO4 Be able to present design work using digital applications

4.1 Present visual design work

4.2 Evaluate the use of digital media in creating successful art and design outputs.