Image Editing

What is ECDL Image Editing?

ECDL Image Editing provides the user with an understanding of the main concepts underlying digital images and the fundamental skills required to use an image editing application to enhance images, apply effects, and prepare an image for printing and publishing. By explaining the basics and the specific terms used, ECDL Image Editing covers the practical skills needed to get the most out of image editing software applications.

ECDL Image Editing certifies that a candidate can:

Understand the main concepts of using digital images and understand graphic format options and colour concepts
Open an existing image, save an image in different formats, and set image file options
Use built-in options such as displaying toolbars, palettes to enhance productivity
Capture and save an image, use various selection tools, and manipulate images
Create and use layers, work with text, use effects and filters, and use drawing and painting tools
Prepare images for printing or publishing

The ECDL Image Editing certification requires approximately 20-30 hours of tuition followed by successful completion of a simple 45 minute test.

Who is ECDL Image Editing for?

ECDL Image Editing is an ideal certification for:

Second-level students
Small businesses
Community groups
Individuals

Benefits of ECDL Image Editing

Provides a clear, easy-to-follow programme
Explains the basic concepts of digital images in a straightforward way
Can be applied to a range of image editing software from professional packages to ‘freeware’
Certifies best-practice in basic digital image editing
Provides a solid grounding in working with digital images
Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts and practising computer professionals from all over the world
Backed by the international reputation of ECDL Foundation

Training

ECDL Image Editing is offered to our students during the summer holidays.
We also offer ECDL Image Editing courses and testing for the general public outside school hours. These courses can be organised on demand for groups of not less than 6 persons.

Testing

The ECDL Image Editing test is undertaken at the computer at our accredited ECDL Test Centre. Candidates are provided with a test paper that contains a set of questions. Candidates work through these questions on the computer.
The duration of each test is 45 minutes. No books or other help may be used during the tests.
The tests are marked externally by ECDL Malta.
The pass mark is set to be 75%.
Candidates failing ECDL Image Editing tests are allowed to retake the test at the same Test Centre. Candidates are encouraged to attempt the sample test papers before taking the test.
Candidates who are not satisfied with the assessment process of their ECDL Image Editing test are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Test Centre. If they are not satisfied with the outcome of these discussions, they are encouraged to send an email/letter to ECDL Malta explaining their concerns. A fee will be charged for revision of tests.

Syllabus

The ECDL Image Editing Syllabus 2.0 is available here in PDF* format.

*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files on your system.

Certification

The ECDL Image Editing certificate is awarded when a Candidate successfully passes the ECDL Image Editing test. The certificate will NOT be issued immediately by the Test Centre. ECDL Malta will issue the certificate and pass this on to the Test Centre where the test was held. Candidates will collect the certificate from the Test Centre where they had sat for their test. The fee involved in issuing the ECDL Image Editing certificate is incorporated in the cost of the Registration Number.

Adapted from http://ecdl.com.mt