1. Assignment brief
Qualification BTEC First Level 2 in Creative Media Production
Unit number and title 12 – Digital Graphics for Interactive and Print-based Media
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Assignment title Know about digital graphics technology
The purpose of this assignment is to: introduce learners to the production and development of digital graphics for use in interactive media and
print media products. Learners will investigate the theory underlying the creation of digital graphics, and use the basic tools of digital graphics
software to produce images for interactive media and print media products.
Scenario - FUN FACTORY - a new entertainments company is looking for someone to produce the graphic images required for the opening
of a new Funfair in the North of England. In order to be considered for this job, they would like you to firstly demonstrate a thorough technical
understanding of digital graphics technology.
Tasks Grading Criteria Mapping
TASK 1 – Explain & illustrate the following within a PowerPoint presentation: P1, M1, & D1
Pixel: picture element; image resolution
Types of digital images: raster (bmp, gif, tiff, jpg); vector (psd, wmf, fla, ai)
File extensions: e.g. bmp, png, gif, tiff, jpg, psd
Compression: lossy; lossless
Image capture: scanners; digital camera
Optimising: target image output; image bit depth; image resolution; image dimensions; compression
Output: intended image output, e.g. print, screen, worldwide web; compression
Storage of image assets: file size, file-naming conventions, asset management
Sources of information: Use of the Internet, lesson notes, Adobe Photoshop Booklet, VLE resources (notes, videos etc.)
Grading Criteria
This unit is internally assessed
Unit 12 – Assignment 1
P1: outline the key characteristics M1: describe digital graphics D1: explain digital graphics
of digital graphics technology technology with some detail and technology with reference to precise
with reference to appropriate and detailed examples, using correct
illustrative examples technical language
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