CPST 60 Computer Studies - Provincial Level

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Graphics a) acquire images using a scanner b) operate a digital camera and/or camcorder c) describe important specifications of a digital camera, including megapixels, optical zoom and digital zoom d) transfer digital pictures to a computer e) demonstrate understanding of the resolution of a digital image f) demonstrate understanding of aspect ratio g) identify various graphic file formats and perform conversions from one type to another h) crop a digital picture i) resize a digital image j) rotate a digital image k) convert a colour to a grey scale image l) adjust brightness and contrast of a digital photograph m) apply a variety of filter effects to a digital photograph
2. Digital Art and Graphics a) create basic digital shapes b) describe the difference between bitmap and vector images c) select, move and align objects d) transform objects, including rotation, scaling and reflecting e) create and format graphic text f) position text on a path g) create colours and gradients h) apply colours and gradients to text and other digital objects i) draw straight and curved lines j) trace a scanned object or digital photograph k) create and manipulate layers