Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: VART6388C

Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Guy Little

guy.little@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 150

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 covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and set up a camera shoot. Using professional equipment, and working to planned briefs, you will explore a range of image capture techniques while photographing studio and location subjects.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI401 Capture images in response to a brief

Element:

1. Plan for camera shoots

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret specifications of brief

1.2 Identify and clarify with client any issues in relation to specifications, parameters and constraints in brief

1.3 Source and evaluate additional information pertinent to brief if required

Element:

2. Prepare for camera shoots

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select camera systems and accessories and lighting appropriate to purpose of shoot

2.2 Organise personnel, location and other requirements for photo shoots

2.3 Plan shoots confirming that health and safety and other relevant legal requirements are met

2.4 Set up cameras, lighting, accessories and props to meet production and safety requirements

Element:

3. Capture images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Adjust and calibrate settings for camera exposure and subject lighting consistent with image capture requirements   3.2 Capture images, taking into account the time-specific nature of action or movement of subjects   3.3 Review image capture process and techniques to ensure that requirements of brief are being met   3.4 Discuss work in progress with relevant personnel and modify approach as required   3.5 Complete work documentation as required   3.6 Complete image capture work within agreed timelines

Element:

4. Complete post-shoot activities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Dismantle work area after use and return to original condition   4.2 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions   4.3 Report damage to equipment to relevant personnel according to enterprise procedures   4.4 Transport and store equipment according to workplace procedures

 

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.
You will be able to:

  • interpret briefs for image capture work
  • set up, light and execute a variety of industry type studio and location photographic shoots.
  • demonstrate a well-developed command of image capture techniques
  • capture images according to the requirements of a brief.


Details of Learning Activities

This course is delivered in face to face classes and covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and set up a camera shoot. Using professional equipment, and working to planned briefs, you will explore a range of image capture techniques while photographing studio and location subjects. This unit includes 13 equipment practical tests. Primarily shooting tethered in the studio to capture software, using shift lenses, floorpacks, wireless triggering systems and learning to use flash on location.


Teaching Schedule

Please 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 resources.

Week

Covered

Assessment

 

 

 

1

Course Overview, Arch, NAS, Past examples, Arch PowerPoint,

 

 

in class equip testing of Shift lens, Graphit, Scoro Pulso G heads

 

2

Bright Field / Dark Field in class exercise, tethering, Brief of Architecture & Glass Poster

Brightfield Darkfield

3

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

 

4

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

 

5

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

 

6

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

 

7

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

NGV Poster Due

8

Shoot NGV Poster in Studio & Arch on location

 

9

Data Projector Critique on Glassware. Fashion Brief, Equipment tests on Broncolor Mobil,

Laneway Portrait & Glassware Due

 

speedlights and Pocket Wizards Plus 11's

 

10

Shoot Architecture, Portrait & Fashion in studio and on location

 

11

Shoot Architecture, Portrait & Fashion in studio and on location

Architecture Due

12

Shoot Fashion in studio and on location, Data Projector Critique on Architecture

 

13

Shoot Architecture, Portrait & Fashion in studio and on location

Fashion Due

14

Shoot Fashion in studio and on location Data Projector Critique on Fashion. End of semester party

 

15

Studio time allowed for approved extensions & ELS

Portrait Due

16

Studio time allowed for approved extensions & ELS

  

 




Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

See Canvas for resources


References

See Canvas for resources


Other Resources

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students)


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:

  • direct observation of your practical work
  • evaluation of images you produce
  • questioning and discussion of image capture techniques and their use
  • review of folios of evidence

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. 
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course. 

 
Assessment task 1: NGV Poster

Due WK 7

Assessment task 2: Laneway Portrait & Glassware

Due WK 9

Assessment task 3: Architecture Assignment

Due WK 11

Assessment task 4: Fashion

Due WK 13

Assessment task 5: Portrait of a Vetran

Due WK 16


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. The assessment matrix for this course is available through the course contact in Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students)

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz)

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.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

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Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress)

Adjustments to Assessment:

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

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

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