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Unit 30: Digital Graphics
Unit code: M/601/6630
QCF Level 3: BTEC Nationals
Credit value: 10
Guided learning hours: 60


Aim and purpose

This unit aims to enable learners to understand different types of digital graphics images and file formats and to be able to create, edit, modify and manipulate digital images of various types and complexity

This unit consist of 10 task, which 6 of them are 6 pass criteria, 2 merit and 2 distinction.

P1 P3
P2 P4
P6 P5

M1 M2

D1 D2


Assignment 1 – Hardware and Software
Image types and file formats:

whole-class exercise – tutor-led discussion on converting files, file formats and compression
directed research – learners use tutor-provided materials to research features and uses of different file
formats whole-class exercise – tutor demonstrates how to obtain and manipulate images using a scanner and a digital camera individual exercise – edit an existing image.

Assignment 2 – The Thick of It
Editing images:
whole-class exercise – use tutor-supplied case studies to identify each element of user need
individual exercise – apply review techniques to some of the exercise work undertaken earlier
directed research – use the internet and tutor-recommended materials to understand legal requirements and
guidelines.

Assignment 3 – The Final Tweaks