CHAPTER 2

Working with Typography and Images

Explore typography, graphics, photography and image-processing techniques for digital multimedia.

Lecture Slides

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Typography and Text Manipulation

CHAPTER 2 LEARNING RESOURCES

Exercises

Short interactive exercises for concept reinforcement.

GUIDED
Exercise 2A — Typography Attributes

Identify and apply fonts, typefaces, font families, size, spacing, tracking, kerning, leading and alignment.

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Exercise 2B — Using Typefaces and Text in Multimedia

Match realistic multimedia situations with appropriate typeface and text decisions.

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Exercise 2C — Raster, Vector, Resolution and File Formats

Distinguish image types, resolution requirements and suitable file formats.

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Exercise 2D — Visual Design Principles

Apply hierarchy, contrast and balance to practical publishing scenarios.

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Exercise 2E — Photography Basics

Apply camera, lens, exposure, composition, framing, perspective and lighting concepts.

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Exercise 2F — Image Processing Workflow

Choose suitable image-editing tools and arrange a practical processing workflow.

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Tip: Complete each exercise before proceeding to the laboratory activity.

Lab Activities

Hands-on practical work and submission activities.

SUBMISSION
Lab Activity 2A — Typography Tutorial Activities

Open four guided typography activities and submit the result for each activity separately.

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Lab Activity 2B — Photoshop Tutorial Activities

Open five guided Photoshop activities and submit the result for each activity separately.

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Lab Activity 2C — Image Processing Techniques

Complete nine applied tasks covering compositing, brushes, colourisation, filters, 3D integration, colour-managed printing and Generative AI.

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Tip: Follow the submission instructions and include evidence where required.

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End-of-Chapter Quiz

One formative quiz for Chapter 2.

ASSESSMENT
Chapter 2 Quiz — Working with Typography and Images Quiz

15 randomised questions selected from a 50-question Chapter 2 bank.

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Note: Quiz marks are recorded separately from exercise marks.