Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET in EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Principles and Basic Techniques of Image Manipulation Basic
Image Manipulation using Offline or Open-Source Software

Name of Learner : _________________________________

Grade Level & Section: ______________________________ Total Score : ___________
Track/Strand : ____________________________________

A. Background Information for Learners

The lesson is about image manipulation techniques and how these can be used
on existing images to change or enhance their current state to communicate a message
for a specific purpose. Moreover, this involves the principles of image manipulation as
well as the use of an image manipulation tool/software, particularly the PhotoScape.

B. Learning Competency with code

Use image manipulation techniques on existing images to change or enhance their

current state to communicate a message for a specific purpose
(CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ie-f-7)

C. Directions/ Instructions
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. Read and follow each direction carefully.
2. Accomplish all activities for the mastery of competency.
3. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.
4. If you have any questions, contact your teacher through phone calls, text
message, or Messenger.

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D. Exercises/Activities
D.1 Introduction
What I Need to Know
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. identify various image manipulation techniques;
2. use image manipulation techniques on existing images to change or enhance
their current state to communicate a message for a specific purpose; and
3. appreciate the importance of using image manipulation techniques
in communicating a message for a specific purpose.

D.2 Development
What I Know
Activity 1: Self Check
Directions: Answer the following statements based on your current photo
manipulation ability. Use the scale below.
1-Not at all 2-Maybe, with some help 3-Yes, with a little help 4-Yes, independently
Indicators 1 2 3 4
1. I can define what image manipulation is.
2. I can put shadows of images.
3. I can combine multiple images.
4. I can add or take away color in images.
5. I can put emphasis on image.
6. I can blend images altogether.
7. I can enhance image to make it more attractive.
8. I know the differences among file formats.
9. I can cut out image and carry it to where I will use it.
10. I have used an image manipulation tool before.

The above activity helps you identify your ability when it comes to photo manipulation.
Once you are done with the whole topic/lecture, you may go back to this activity and
reassess yourself to see your improvements.

What is more?
Activity 2: Oopsy…Tricky…
Directions. Analyze carefully the following statements. Write A if only the first
statement is correct; B if only the second statement is correct; C if both
statements are correct; and D if none of the statements is correct.

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______ 1. In manipulating an image, you have to choose the right file format;
Choosing the right image size is unnecessary in image manipulation.
______ 2. It is important to put caption on images whenever it is possible;
You need to consider how much space you want the image to consume.
______ 3. Rendering an image means cutting it out and carrying it to where you will use
it for manipulation;
To make shadow, you first need to duplicate your original stock that you
need the shadow for.
______ 4. Images that are supposed to be far away have to be bigger than the ones that
are closer to you;
Textures don’t necessarily add to realism of your art, but they do add a nice
kick to blend all your images together.
______ 5. Color blending helps the images blend with another;
To give emphasis on detail, you must focus your attention to the most
vibrant, colourful, or most sharp area in the design.
______ 6. It is impossible to turn a stock image to something more attractive to the eye;
C4Ds are 4D images made from a program named cinema 4D.
______ 7. PhotoScape is infeasible for beginners;
In choosing an image manipulation tool, you have to consider its efficiency.
______ 8. PhotoScape is an easy photo editing software;
Fixing and enhancement of photos are the only ones allowed in PhotoScape.
______ 9. Photo Manipulation signifies the regular process used to enhance photos and
create them;
Photo Editing includes all simple editing techniques and have some
manipulation techniques.
______10. Photo Editing and Photo Manipulation are just the same;
There are a few photo manipulation tools available in the internet.

What I Can Do
Activity 3: Let’s do it!
Directions: After learning the principles and basic techniques of image manipulation,
you are now tasked to do your own image manipulation. You may use a
computer/laptop or a mobile phone in this activity.
1. Select any photo you have personally taken.
2. Do a photo manipulation/photo editing applying the principles and techniques you
have learned.
3. Once you are done, send the BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTO in the Group Chat of
Empowerment Technologies.

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Example:

Rubric
Criteria 4 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pt. 0
Composition All parts of Most parts of Some parts of The image is
and the image the image are the image are plain and
Technique are well completely done and shows little
done and done and techniques used or no
the techniques are fair. consideration
techniques used are of basic
used are good. techniques.
excellent.
Creativity and The image is The image The image is Did
Attractiveness well thought- exhibits ideas cluttered not
out and is and is attractive which makes submit
exceptionally though some it unpleasant any.
attractive. parts are to the eyes.
cluttered.
Relevance to The image The image The image
the Theme clearly somewhat barely
conveys the conveys the conveys the
message of message of the message of
the theme. theme. the theme.

Assessment
Activity 4: Image Manipulation Pool
Directions: Identify the terms being described by the following statements. Write
only the letter of your choice.

a. Color Blending h. Combine o. Color Picker

b. Paper Print i. Viewer p. Batch Editor
c. Rendering Images j. Batch Editing q. Screen Capture
d. Crop k. Rename r. Choosing the right image
e. Objects Tab l. Photo Editing s. Viewer
f. Image Manipulation m. Editor t. Tools
g. Splitter n. Home Tab 4
_____1. It uses all simple editing techniques and some manipulation techniques.
_____2. It refers to cutting out images and carrying it to where you will use it for
manipulation.
_____3. It gives a certain image that little boost of color or takes away that extra color.
_____4. It is an icon of PhotoScape that links several images together to form a bigger
image.
_____5. It divides a single photo into multiple parts.
_____6. It grabs a pixel from your screen to be used in editing.
_____7. It is a useful tool for printing your own calendars, sheets, line paper, etc.
_____8. This is where you can add a frame, resize, sharpen, and add filters and effects to
you image.
_____9. This is where various tools can be found in order to properly crop an image to a
desirable size.
_____10. This is where you can place a wide variety of images like texts, shapes, and
symbols.
_____11. This includes other tools like red eye correction, mole removal, mosaic effect,
and brush tools.
_____12. It is one of the most useful tools when trying to easily manipulate all images at
the same time.
_____13. This tool allows you to rename a batch of photos.
_____14. This icon alters the appearance of a single image.
_____15. It arranges several photos to create a single one; similar to a mosaic.
_____16. It alters the appearance of a multiple image.
_____17. This icon has features the same with most image viewers like changing image
orientation.
_____18. This icon lets the user capture the screen and save it.
_____19. It is a principle of image manipulation that considers the space the image will
consume.
_____20. It signifies the regular process used to enhance photos and create them.

Reflection
Write down your insights about our lesson on Image Manipulation by completing the
statements below.
I understand that__________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I realized that ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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Lecture Notes: (Keep this copy, don’t return this…)
IMAGE MANIPULATION TOOLS
Batch Editing is one of the most useful tools when trying to easily manipulate
all images at the same time.
Batch Editor alters the appearance of a multiple image.
Choosing the right size image is a principle of image manipulation that
considers the space the image will consume.
Color Blending gives a certain image that little boost of color or takes away
that extra color.
Color Picker grabs a pixel from your screen to be used in editing.
Combine is an icon of PhotoScape that links several images together to form a
bigger image.
Crop is where various tools can be found in order to properly crop an image to
a desirable size.
Editor is an icon that alters the appearance of a single image.
Home Tab is where you can add a frame, resize, sharpen, and add filters and
effects to you image.
Image Manipulation uses all simple editing techniques and some manipulation
techniques.
Objects Tab is where you can place a wide variety of images like texts, shapes,
and symbols.
Paper Print is a useful tool for printing your own calendars, sheets, line paper,
etc.
Photo Editing arranges several photos to create a single one; similar to a
mosaic.
Rename allows you to have another a batch of photos.
Rendering Images refers to cutting out images and carrying it to where you
will use it for manipulation.
Screen Capture is an icon that lets the user capture the screen and save it.
Splitter divides a single photo into multiple parts.
Tools include like red eye correction, mole removal, mosaic effect, and brush
tools.
Viewer is an icon that has features the same with most image viewers like
changing image orientation.
Viewer signifies the regular process used to enhance photos and create them.