Course Title: Produce digital images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART5250C

Course Title: Produce digital images

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583

Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:

Rob Gale
robert.gale@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.

It applies to individuals who are developing expertise with digital imagery to produce photo images or digital art.


This course addresses the following units of competency: 

CUADIG305 Produce digital images



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG305 Produce digital images

Element:

1. Plan digital imaging work

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for digital imagery in consultation with key people as required

1.2 Review historical and contemporary digital imaging practice as a potential source of ideas

1.3 Discuss and explore ideas for digital imaging with key personnel

1.4 Assess the capabilities of digital imaging techniques through practice and adaptation

1.5 Select techniques that best support the ideas for own creative work

Element:

2. Prepare digital imaging resources

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select and organise digital imaging tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work

2.2 Prepare resources based on the needs of the work

2.3 Identify and address intellectual property requirements 2.4 Use materials and resources safely and sustainably

Element:

3. Create finished digital images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use and adapt digital imaging techniques incorporating principles and elements of design

3.2 Review work in progress and adjust as required to produce final work

3.3 Document work processes for future reference

3.4 Store digital imaging resources according to enterprise procedures

3.5 Seek feedback from key people and use to improve own technical and creative digital imaging skills

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • practical demonstrations in studio  
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation  
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material  
  • seminars/workshops  
  • design activities or projects  
  • group projects  
  • peer learning  
  • guest lecture/presentation  
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • independent project-based work  
  • group activities/projects  
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback  
  • visits to galleries and events  
  • practical placement  
  • simulated workplace activities.  


Teaching Schedule

Semester 2 2021Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resourcesWeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities


Week 1

No Classes

Week 2

Delivery: Face-to-face

Course overview

Class Activity: 

  • Revision Task - file structure
  • Tutorial demo – Masking 1 – Pen tool

Brief Assessment A01a, Architecture

Brief Assessment A02, Glassware
Week 3

Delivery: Face-to-face

Architecture & Glassware

•  Show past assessment examples

Class Activity: 

  • Tutorial demo – Masking  2 – Using existing reflections
  • Blend Modes Mode. – ‘Bottle’ exercise



Week 4

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity: 

  • Marking up a file  - colour coding and considerations
  • Tutorial demo –  Masking 3 – Using Channels
  • Tutorial Demo - Masking 4 - Using lassoo, blend modes and brush modes

Students to work in class on class exercises with supervision



Week 5

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity: 

  • Tutorial demo – Masking 5 – Using Calculations

  • Tutorial Demo - Masking 6 - Deep etching and detail retention - channel masking/ refine edge

    sky replacement

Students to work in class on assignments with supervision

ASSESSMENT: 1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A01a [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT]

A01a Architecture Mark-up documents due PRIOR TO START OF CLASS
Week 6

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Tutorial demo – HDR Auto
  • Tutorial demo – HDR manual
  • Tutorial demo – Transform on correction of building perspective

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review 
Week 7

Delivery: Face-to-face

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review
1 on 1 conferences via conferences




Week 8

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Test files sent to Lab FTP upload demo for print
  • Test files assessed & files adjusted

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review
1 on 1 conferences via conferences





MID Semester Break

 
Week 9

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Class Review of assignments A01b Resulting print outputs are compared to original brief and analysed technically
    Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

ASSESSMENT: 1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A01b [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT]

A01b Architecture due PRIOR TO START OF CLASS

A03 Fashion Brief
Week 10

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Tutorial demo – Masking 7 – ‘Difficult to Mask’ 
  • Tutorial demo - Combining multiple cutout methods into a mask
  •  Tests for Glassware sent to a Lab 


Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences via conferences



Week 11

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Test files assessed & files adjusted

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences via conferences



Week 12

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Beauty Retouch  - file structure pixel retouching tools

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

ASSESSMENT: 1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A02 [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT]

A02 Glassware due PRIOR TO START OF CLASS
Week 13

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Beauty Retouch  - file structure, pixel retouching tools, non pixel based retouching

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences via conferences

Week 14

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Beauty Retouch  - Skin tone and local enhancements

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences via conferences




Week 15

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Fashion Retouch  - liquify and warp tools

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences via conferences



Week 16

Delivery: Face-to-face

One-on-one assessment + review

ASSESSMENT: 1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A03 [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT]


A03, Fashion SUBMISSION DUE PRIOR TO START OF CLASS
Week 17

Delivery: Face-to-face

Class Activity:

  • Resubmission opportunity



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Please refer to Canvas for all materials


References

None


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects and presentation of a folio to a panel of industry experts. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas. 


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

A01 Architecture

A01a Mark-up documents Due: Week 5

A01b Architecture Due: Week 9

A02 Glassware Due: Week 12

A03a Fashion Pre Production

A03b Fashion Due: Week 16


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students


Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity


Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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