Digital Communication Solutions B (Digital Image Manipulation)
| SACE Code | 1DCS10B |
| Level | Stage 1 |
| Learning Area | Technologies |
| Duration | Semester |
| Semester | Semester 2 |
| Pre-requisite | No previous Photoshop or digital design experience is required. |
| Additional Costs | None |
| SACE Credits | 10 |
Who is this course for?
Do you enjoy creating, editing and transforming images? This course is designed for students who want to develop their digital design skills and learn how to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop.
Whether you are new to Photoshop or already have some experience, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, experiment with creative ideas and produce your own digital artwork.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course, you will:
- Develop practical skills in Adobe Photoshop through a range of guided tutorials and activities.
- Learn techniques for editing, combining and manipulating digital images.
- Experiment with creative ideas and develop your own original image concepts.
- Apply your Photoshop skills to create visually engaging digital compositions.
- Explore how digital images can be used to communicate ideas, messages and themes.
- Develop an understanding of the Design and Realisation Process and apply it to the planning and production of a final poster.
- You will have opportunities to experiment, be creative and challenge yourself to create increasingly sophisticated digital images.
How will I be assessed?
You will demonstrate your learning through:
- Skills and Application Tasks – practical activities that demonstrate your developing Photoshop skills and knowledge.
- Design Process and Solution – planning, developing and producing a poster using the Design and Realisation Process.
Requirements
Adobe Photoshop will be provided for students to use as part of the course:
- Home-based students: The college will provide access to Adobe Photoshop.
- School-based students: Your home school will provide access to Adobe Photoshop. Laptop/computer with min 8GB RAM to run Photoshop
Pre-requisite
No previous Photoshop or digital design experience is required.
Cost
There are no additional course costs.
Last updated: 28 September 2026
