Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6393C
Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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: visualart@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Keren Dobia
keren.dobia@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
In this course you will gain skills and knowledge needed to produce digital images for electronic media or print output.
You will be working independently on your projects with supervision and guidance as required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG405 Produce innovative digital images |
Element: |
1. Experiment with digital imaging techniques and media |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of known techniques 1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects 1.3 Experiment and extend the capabilities of digital imaging techniques 1.4 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely and sustainably |
Element: |
2. Develop ideas for digital imaging |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for digital image works 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches of other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property rights 2.3 Consider the potential of different digital imaging techniques when developing initial concepts 2.4 Refine and confirm concept based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
Element: |
3. Organise digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for development and presentation of works 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for digital imaging resources 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development and presentation of works 3.4 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety and other workplace requirements |
Element: |
4. Realise finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use safe and sustainable practices throughout the production of work 4.2 Create digital images using techniques and media selected through research and experimentation 4.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches to complete the works 4.4 Finalise images in a format suitable for presentation and archive files according to industry standards 4.5 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that informed it |
Element: |
5. Evaluate digital imaging work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution to identify areas for improvement 5.2 Discuss completed work and use feedback to improve future works |
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 employ industry level digital techniques to process, enhance, mask and manipulate a broad range of digital photographic files.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- online research
- workshopping
- independent project based work
- tutorial work
- project work
- class exercises to review discussions/tutorials
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 |
Due Dates |
Week 1 |
Introduction: Course, Assignments, class culture, safe-working procedures. Revision Task -Tutorial demo – Channel Masking Intro 1 – 'Bottle' Pen tool |
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Week 2 |
BRIEF: Glassware & Architecture -Tutorial demo – Channel Masking Intro 2 – Using Levels & Brush/Overlay Mode. – ‘Bottle’ exercise |
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Week 3 |
-Tutorial demo – Channel Masking Intro 3 – Using ‘Calculations’, ‘ The Doctor in the Hospital Corridor’ Students to work in class on class exercises with supervision |
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Week 4 |
Tutorial demo – Masking 4 – ‘Venice & Sky Masking’ Channel masking Students to work in class on assignments with supervision |
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Week 5 |
-Tutorial demo – HDR ‘Photoshop Auto 32 Bit Vs Manual Photoshop 1 over exposed and 1 under exposed – Cook’s Cottage. -Tutorial demo – HDR manual – ‘The Office’ -Tutorial demo – Transform on correction of building perspective Students to work in class on assignments with supervision |
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Week 6 |
Students to work in class on assignments with supervision |
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Week 7 |
Students to work in class on assignments with supervision Test files sent to Lab FTP upload demo |
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Week 8 |
Class Exercises - Beauty Retouch Glass wear submissions + Prints DUE |
Glassware Assignment DUE
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Week 9 |
BRIEF -Assign Fashion/Portrait SET Class Review of assignments 1 Resulting print outputs are compared to original brief and analysed technically Glassware submissions - Assessment Feed back One on One in class |
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Week 10 |
Class Exercise - Deep etching and detail retention - channel masking/ refine edge Students to work in class on assignments with supervision. |
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Week 11 |
Students to work in class on assignments with supervision. |
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Week 12 |
Students to work in class on assignments with supervision. |
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Week 13 |
Students to work in class on fashion assignment with supervision. Test files sent to Lab FTP upload demo Architecture submissions - Assessment Feed back One on One in class |
Architecture |
Week 14 |
Students to work in class on fashion assignment with supervision Test files assessed & files adjusted |
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Week 15 |
Final Assessment and review of student assignment. Assessment Feed back One on One in class |
Fashion Assignment |
Week_16 |
Assessment Feed back One on One in class |
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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 and photography projects.
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:Glassware
Due date: Week 8
Assessment Task 2:Architecture
Due date: Week 13
Assessment Task 3:Fashion
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. The assessment matrix for this course is available through the course contact in 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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