Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: VART6390C

Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Jessie DiBlasi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3020

Course Contact Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers

Rob Gale

robert.gale@rmit.edu.au


Keren Dobia
keren.dobia@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Nominal Hours: 80

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

In this course you will cover digital image processing, manipulation and print output. Tutorials and class exercises focus on practical industry skill sets including photo restoration, portrait retouching and file manipulation. The manipulation and output processes employed are used to enhance and resolve various image concepts. Students will work both independently and under supervision.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

Element:

1. Plan image output

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify and confirm concept for final images in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify and select work prints or files and check that they are consistent with concept or brief 1.3 Assess qualities and characteristics of work prints or files suitable for enhancement and manipulation 1.4 Confirm output strategies, and materials and equipment needed to produce required image

 

Element:

2. Prepare for analog or digital work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select darkroom or digital work environment to meet project requirements 2.2 Maintain clean and safe work environment during production of work 2.3 Set up relevant equipment safely and prepare materials for work

 

Element:

3. Enhance and manipulate images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select techniques for image enhancement and manipulation consistent with concept, testing processes and purpose of work to produce optimal quality images 3.2 Identify screen-based issues for consideration where appropriate 3.3 Apply selected techniques to images

 

Element:

4. Output images

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select appropriate materials and equipment for output option 4.2 Produce output image by digital or analog means, and confirm that image meets project requirements with relevant personnel 4.3 Confirm that privacy, intellectual property and other relevant legal requirements are met

 

Element:

5. Complete post-shoot activities

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Restore work area to original condition, disposing of waste safely 5.2 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions 5.3 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:

  • produce a body of images that demonstrates command of enhancement and manipulation techniques
  • apply knowledge of processes and options for the enhancement of photo images.
     


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • lectures
  • group discussion
  • peer teaching
  • work shopping
  • online research
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • independent project based work
  • class exercises to review techniques
  • practical demonstrations in lab


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

                                                  Class content

Assessment

1
  • About their lecturer and their peers in the class and their backgrounds
  • About the Subject Guide (course outline) and an overview of the Assessment Tasks
  • Contact details for their lecturer
  • Class protocol and ELS support
  • The basics of pixels. How digital capture works. (PowerPoint presentation).
  • Introduction to Photoshop Workspace and LinkedIn Learning Resources.

 

2
  • Recap last class: Pixels and Photoshop workspace.
  • Brief Assessment 1 - Safe Work and Monitor Setup Quiz.
  • Safe Work Practise with computers (video and PowerPoint).
  • In-class Time for Quiz
  • Brief Assessment 2 - Set Up Your Workspace.
  • In-class time for Observational checklist.

 

3
  • Recap last class: Quiz and Workspace Set Up
  • Brief Assessment 3 - Proof Images from a RAW file
  • Keynote on Resolution.
  • Demonstrate process for assessment 3 in class.
  • In-class time for assessment 3

 

 

4
  • Recap last class:
  • In-class time for assessment 3

Due: Assignment 1 and 2

5
  • In-class time for assessment 3
  • Brief assessment task 4 - Restore Old Photo
  • Demonstrate techniques for old photo re-touch
  

6
  • Recap last class: Restore old photo
  • In-class time for assessment task 4 - Restore Old Photo

DUE: Assignment 3

7

• In-class time for assessment task 4 - Restore Old Photo

 

 

8
  • Brief assessment task 5
  • Demonstrate available light portrait techniques
  • Demonstrate portrait re-touching techniques

 

 

 

 

MID SEMESTER BREAK

 

9
  • Recap last class
  • In-class time for assessment 5

 

 

 

10
  • Demonstrate “face tune” portrait retouching techniques
  • In-class time for “face tune”

DUE: Assessment 4

11
  • Recap last class:
  • In-class time for “face tune”

 

 

12
  • In-class time for test printing for assessment 5



 

13
  • In-class time for test printing for assessment 5
  • Work in Progress Review Assessment 5

 

 

14
  • Work in Progress Review Assessment 5

 

15
  • Presentation of Assessment Task 5

DUE: Assignment 5

16
  • Further review, and feedback as required with individual students

    

17
  • Further review, and feedback as required with individual students

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing and updated information.


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 a series of practical tasks including the application of new photographic techniques.


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

Assessment Task 1:Safe Work and Monitor Setup Quiz
Due date: Week 4

Assessment Task 2: Set up your Workspace 
Due date: Week 4

Assessment Task 3: Proof Images from Raw Files
Due date: Week 6

Assessment Task 4: Restore Old Photo
Due date: Week 10

Assessment Task 5: Portrait Retouch, Face Tune & Print
Due date: Week 15

 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

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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