Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: VART6512C

Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4415 - Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

Course Contact: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61399255583

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for a camera shoot, execute the image capture process, review work and complete post-shoot activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief

Element:

1. Plan for camera shoots

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain camera shoot brief and interpret its specifications

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

1.3 Source and evaluate additional information applicable to brief where required

Element:

2. Prepare for camera shoots

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select camera systems, accessories and lighting appropriate to brief

2.2 Organise required personnel, location and other requirements for photo shoots according to brief requirements

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

2.4 Set up cameras, lighting, accessories and props according to brief requirements

Element:

3. Execute image capture process

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Adjust and calibrate settings for camera exposure and subject lighting consistent with image capture requirements

3.2 Capture images, considering the time-specific nature of action and the movement of subjects

3.3 Complete the image capture process within agreed timelines

Element:

4. Review images

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Review objectives of the brief and verify that requirements have been met

4.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of decisions about processes, techniques and outcomes with input from others

4.3 Discuss work with required personnel and modify approach where required

4.4 Complete work documentation where required

Element:

5. Complete post-shoot activities

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Dismantle work area after use and return to original condition

5.2 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions

5.3 Report damage to equipment to required personnel according to enterprise procedures

5.4 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.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:

 

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • 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

Please refer to Canvas.

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and the availability of speakers and resources

Week TopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1  

Delivery:  On-campus

Class Activity: 

  • Class Split into two @ 2hr 45min classes  - Small Group
  • Course overview
  • Show past assessment examples.
  • Demonstrate architecture on location (including shift lens).
 Brief assessment A01a and b, Architecture
Week 2  

Delivery: On-campus 

Class Activity: 

  • Class Split into two @ 2hr 45min classes  - Small Group
  • Demonstrate equipment for Glassware assessment (Graphit floor pack, Scoro Pulso G heads and RFS).
  • Demonstrate Brightfield and Darkfield lighting for glassware.
  • Hands-on with new lighting equipment.

Brief assessment A02a and b, Glassware
Week 3  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity: 

  • Work on pre-production assessments for Architecture and Glassware.
  • Attend a 1 on 1 appointment to review your Pre-production documents for Architecture and Glassware for approval.
  • If pre-production approved, photograph architecture on location.
  • If pre-production approved, photograph glassware in studios.

Week 4

  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Attend a 1 on 1 appointment to review your Pre-production documents for Architecture and Glassware for approval.
  • If pre-production approved, photograph architecture on location.
  • If pre-production approved, photograph glassware in studios.

A01a Architecture pre-production document DUE END OF CLASS

A02a Glassware pre-production document DUE END OF CLASS

Week 5

  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Photograph architecture on location.
  • Photograph glassware in the studio.

 
Week 6  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Class time to prepare A01b, Architecture production document.
  • Class time to prepare A02b, Glassware production document.
  • Photograph architecture on location.
  • Photograph glassware in the studio.

 

 
Week 7  

Delivery: On campus

Class Activity: 

  • Photograph glassware in the studio.
  • Meet and great RMIT Fashion Design students.
  • Class time to complete A01b.

 

 

A01b, Architecture Production Document, DUE END OF CLASS

Meeting with RMIT Associate Degree Fashion Students
   

MID SEMESTER BREAK

Aug 28 - Sept 1

NO CLASSES

 

 
Week 8  

Delivery: On-campus 

Class Activity: 

  • Brief Assessment A03a and b, Fashion
  • Demonstrate Soft light studio set up for studio fashion lighting.
  • Demonstrate and practice with location lighting equipment.
  • Demonstrate using flash and ambient light with flash as both main (key light) and flash fill lighting, use of reflector and diffuser.
  • Class time to complete A02b Production document.

Brief Assessment A03a and b, Fashion

Brief assessment A02c, Knowledge Evidence Quiz

A02b, Glassware Production Document, DUE END OF CLASS
Week 9  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity: 

  • Demonstrate lighting and background set up for studio fashion.
  • Practice with lighting and background set up for studio fashion.
  • Working on A03a pre-production document.
  • Attend a 1 on 1 appointment to review your A03a Fashion pre-production documents for concept approval.
  • Glassware catch up class.
  
Week 10  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Attend a 1 on 1 appointment to review your A03a Fashion pre-production documents for concept approval.
  • Shooting fashion in the studio, OR.
  • Shooting fashion on location.
 A03a Fashion pre-production document DUE END OF CLASS
Week 11  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Shooting fashion in the studio, OR
  • Shooting fashion on location.
  
Week 12  

Class Activity:

  • Shooting fashion in the studio, OR
  • Shooting fashion on location.
 A02c Knowledge Evidence Quiz DUE END OF CLASS
Week 13  

Delivery: On-campus

Class Activity:

  • Shooting fashion in the studio, OR
  • Shooting fashion on location.
  • Class time to complete A03b, Fashion production document.
  
Week 14  

Class Activity:

•    Shooting fashion in the studio, OR

•    Shooting fashion on location.

•    Class time to complete A03b, Fashion production document.

  
Week 15  

Class Activity:

•    Shooting fashion in the studio, OR

•    Shooting fashion on location.

•    Class time to complete A03b, Fashion production document.

A03b, Fashion production document, DUE END OF CLASS
Week 16  

Class Activity:

•    Class review of student work for Studio 2.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. 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 expected 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 and due dates

 

 

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 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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