2025
Technology of Digital Image Processing I
Name: Technology of Digital Image Processing I
Code: VIS12827L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Design
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The course aims to provide the student a set of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of digital image processing with incidence in the field of digital editing software, targeted to the Design area. Stimulate visual perception through practical exercises where the student will explore the software in the design of exercises based on a digital photographic image.
Explore and develop at the level of initiation, the areas of drawing, Bitmap illustration, treatment and retouch photo photo, through digital editing tools.
Provide the student capacity to enable it to give a response to a basic level within the drawing and Bitmap illustration, digital image treatment and retouch.
Explore and develop at the level of initiation, the areas of drawing, Bitmap illustration, treatment and retouch photo photo, through digital editing tools.
Provide the student capacity to enable it to give a response to a basic level within the drawing and Bitmap illustration, digital image treatment and retouch.
Contents
1 Visual references and examples of application in work. Handling and finishing touches of digital images. Vectorial design and Illustration. Differences between Drawing bitmap and drawing vectorial
2. Introduction to Bitmap and vectorial drawing editing tools: Work environment; The Tools.;
The Options
3. Basic editing tools: Selection; Layers e Channels; Masks
4. Editing and colour manipulation: Saturation; Brightness; Contrast; Levels 5. Creating and editing text:Construction.; Composition.
6. Creating and editing shapes: Lines; Shapes; Composition
7. Creation and editing of patterns and textures.
8. Creation and editing using Blending modes. Colour gradients
Shapes: layering and intersection
9. Practical exercises
2. Introduction to Bitmap and vectorial drawing editing tools: Work environment; The Tools.;
The Options
3. Basic editing tools: Selection; Layers e Channels; Masks
4. Editing and colour manipulation: Saturation; Brightness; Contrast; Levels 5. Creating and editing text:Construction.; Composition.
6. Creating and editing shapes: Lines; Shapes; Composition
7. Creation and editing of patterns and textures.
8. Creation and editing using Blending modes. Colour gradients
Shapes: layering and intersection
9. Practical exercises
Teaching Methods
The curricular unit is based on practical, progressive learning that is student-centred and aligned with the institution?s pedagogical model, which values active learning, autonomy and the link between theory and practice. Classes combine demonstrations of tools and workflows across different software with the analysis of practical exercises, which prompt students to read the listed bibliography. Students complete studio exercises in drawing, bitmap and vector illustration, photo retouching and page layout, applied to the illustrated book project, with individual guidance and an integrated exploration of file formats and extensions, from creation to production. Exercise complexity increases gradually, and assessment is continuous and formative, based on the exercises completed and a final submission.
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy?The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted in accordance with the guidelines set out in Order No. 34/2026 of the University of Évora, provided that such use is duly declared and referenced. It is mandatory to declare the use of AI, specifying the tool used, its purpose, and how it was used, in any written work, audiovisual material, presentation, or other product subject to assessment in the curricular unit.?AI may be used to support learning, research, information organisation, and analysis. Students must, however, critically review and validate the information and content produced through human oversight.?AI may be used as a support tool for research, information organisation, text revision, analysis, and idea development, as well as for creating resources based on content developed and validated by the student. It is not permitted to use AI to produce entire assessed assignments or other work, automatically complete assessment tasks, present AI-generated content as one's own work, or replace independent critical thinking and reflection. The fabrication or manipulation of sources, data, and results is prohibited.?Such practices may constitute academic misconduct, in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora (RAUÉ).
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy?The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted in accordance with the guidelines set out in Order No. 34/2026 of the University of Évora, provided that such use is duly declared and referenced. It is mandatory to declare the use of AI, specifying the tool used, its purpose, and how it was used, in any written work, audiovisual material, presentation, or other product subject to assessment in the curricular unit.?AI may be used to support learning, research, information organisation, and analysis. Students must, however, critically review and validate the information and content produced through human oversight.?AI may be used as a support tool for research, information organisation, text revision, analysis, and idea development, as well as for creating resources based on content developed and validated by the student. It is not permitted to use AI to produce entire assessed assignments or other work, automatically complete assessment tasks, present AI-generated content as one's own work, or replace independent critical thinking and reflection. The fabrication or manipulation of sources, data, and results is prohibited.?Such practices may constitute academic misconduct, in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora (RAUÉ).
Assessment
In NORMAL SEASON students can choose the Continuous Assessment or Final Assessment regimes.
The APPEAL, SPECIAL and EXTRAORDINARY SEASONS are guided by the Final Assessment regime.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:
a) Participation in classes: 20%;
b) Work developed in classes with the supervision of the teacher and subject to, at least, periodic evaluation: 40%;
c) Presentation and defense of work carried out in classes: 40%.
? Final Classification: sum of a), b) and c).
FINAL EVALUATION:
a) Work developed in classes with the supervision of the teacher: 40%;
b) Test on the subject contents 60%.
? Final Classification: sum of a) and b).
Note: If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills required for the course unit, the teaching staff may call the student for an oral examination, in accordance with § 13 of article 110 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring the conditions set out in § 4 of article 116 and § 1 of article 118 of the same Regulations. The oral exam will account for 40% of the final grade for the curricular unit.
The APPEAL, SPECIAL and EXTRAORDINARY SEASONS are guided by the Final Assessment regime.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:
a) Participation in classes: 20%;
b) Work developed in classes with the supervision of the teacher and subject to, at least, periodic evaluation: 40%;
c) Presentation and defense of work carried out in classes: 40%.
? Final Classification: sum of a), b) and c).
FINAL EVALUATION:
a) Work developed in classes with the supervision of the teacher: 40%;
b) Test on the subject contents 60%.
? Final Classification: sum of a) and b).
Note: If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills required for the course unit, the teaching staff may call the student for an oral examination, in accordance with § 13 of article 110 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring the conditions set out in § 4 of article 116 and § 1 of article 118 of the same Regulations. The oral exam will account for 40% of the final grade for the curricular unit.
Teaching Staff
- João Carlos de Bettencourt Bacelar [responsible]
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