Course Title: Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6535C
Course Title: Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
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.
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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: 100
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 set up, select and apply lighting to a range of subjects in different work spaces.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI412 Apply photo imaging lighting techniques |
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Element: |
1. Set up lighting for photo shoot |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm required lighting characteristics with required personnel 1.2 Select lighting equipment and accessories appropriate to purpose of required images 1.3 Determine work environment needs and select required camera systems and accessories 1.4 Assemble camera and lighting systems according to production requirements 1.5 Minimise waste and use equipment and materials safely |
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Element: |
2. Light subjects |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Position models and props according to photo shoot requirements 2.2 Create required effects by testing and modifying lighting techniques 2.3 Adjust and calibrate camera settings according to lighting specifications 2.4 Collaborate with required personnel when assessing photo shoot timelines |
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3. Capture images |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
4. Complete post-shoot activities |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer standards 4.2 Report damage to equipment to required personnel according to enterprise procedures 4.3 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
- 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
This is part of a clustered course offering CUAWHS312 - Apply work health and safety practices. 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 1 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Course Overview; Introduce staff; Brief Assessment A01. Studio - Induction to Studio; Studio WH&S protocols; Demonstration of Available Light Food photography. |
Brief assessment A01, Available Light Food (Pre-production) Brief assessment A02 Available Light Food (Production) |
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| Week 2 |
Delivery: Teacher - Keren Dobia Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Questions for A01, Available Light Food; Briefing for assessment A03 and A04, MCU Rembrandt Portrait; Rembrandt lighting; and Studio Lighting Equipment for Assessment A04. Studio (Small Groups) - Demonstration and practice with studio lighting for assessment A04, MCU Rembrandt Portrait. |
Brief A03 MCU Rembrandt Portrait (Pre-production) Brief assessment A04, MCU Rembrandt (Production) |
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| Week 3 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Look at the camera, lens and studio equipment for assessment A02; class time to work on Available Light Food Learning Activity; how-to submit to Canvas and read your feedback. Studio (Small Groups) - Demonstration and practice with studio camera, lens and equipment for MCU Rembrandt portrait assessment; Demonstrate tethered capture with Capture One software; Demonstration of studio Rembrandt portraiture. |
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| Week 4 |
Delivery:
Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Posing your "sitter"; and WH&S policies and procedures for hazards and injuries. Studio (Small Groups) - Working on campus doing photography for A02, and/or assessment A04. In the studio in small production groups in the studio. This group will hold a production meeting before beginning the photography. OR Working off campus on photography for Available Light Food. |
DUE - A01 Available Light Food (Pre-production) END OF STUDIO CLASS A03 MCU Rembrandt Portrait Pre-production commenced in class Re-cap assessment A04, MCU Rembrandt (Production) |
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| Week 5 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Questions for assessments; sharing of photographs; class time for assessments. Studio (Small Groups) - Working on campus doing photography for Rembrandt Portrait In the studio in small production groups in the studio. This group will hold a production meeting before beginning the photography. OR Working off campus on photography for Available Light Food. |
A03 MCU Rembrandt Portrait Pre-production commenced in class Re-cap assessment A04, MCU Rembrandt (Production) |
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| Week 6 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Review previous week. Class time for assessments. Studio - Working on campus doing photography for Rembrandt Portrait. There will be a Hazard scenario in the studio. OR Off campus (on location) doing Available Light Food photography. |
DUE - A03 MCU Rembrandt Portrait Pre-production END OF STUDIO CLASS
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| Week 7 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Review previous week. Class time for assessments. Studio (Small Groups) - Working on campus doing photography for Rembrandt Portrait. There will be a Hazard scenario in the studio. OR Off campus (on location) doing Available Light Food photography. |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK August 28th - September 1st NO CLASSES
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| Week 8 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Briefing for assessment A05, Soft Light Portrait (Pre-production); Review of WH&S Pre-production document for Soft Light Portrait; PPE and Emergency Procedures. Studio - Class time to complete assessments. Complete any outstanding photography for MCU Rembrandt portrait. |
DUE - A02, Available Light Food (Production) END OF STUDIO CLASS
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| Week 9 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Briefing on Soft light portrait assessment re-cap; Look at the lighting equipment you will be using for this assessment; Review of WH&S Pre-production document for Soft Light Portrait; PPE and Emergency Procedures. Studio - Class (Small Groups) Demonstration and practice of Soft light flash equipment and lighting. |
DUE - A04 MCU Rembrandt Portrait Production END OF STUDIO CLASS Briefing on A05, Soft Light Portrait (Pre-production) and A06, Soft Light Portrait (Production) |
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| Week 10 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Soft Light Portraiture; Posing your sitter; Review of WH&S Pre-production document for Soft Light Portrait; PPE and Emergency Procedures. Studio (Small Groups) - Begin soft light portrait photography. Hold a production meeting before beginning the photography. OR Working at home on assessment A05 |
A05 Soft Light Portrait Pre-production commenced in class | |
| Week 11 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Review previous week. Class time for assessment work. Studio (Small Groups) - Begin soft light portrait photography. Hold a production meeting before beginning the photography. OR Working at home on assessment A05 |
A05 Soft Light Portrait Pre-production commenced in class | |
| Week 12 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Review previous week. Class time for assessment work. Studio - Continue soft light portrait photography. There will be an emergency scenario in the studio. OR Working at home on assessment A06 template. |
DUE - A05 Soft light portrait (Pre-production) END OF STUDIO CLASS | |
| Week 13 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Lecture - Review previous week. Class time for assessment work. Studio - Continue soft light portrait photography. There will be an emergency scenario in the studio. OR Working at home on assessment A06 template. |
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| Week 14 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Class time for completing assessment and/or studio experimentation. |
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| Week 15 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Class time for completing assessment and/or studio experimentation. |
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| Week 16 |
Delivery: Studio - On campus in the photo studios Class Activity: Overview of assessments - slide show End of Semester Review |
DUE - A06 Soft light portrait (Production) END OF STUDIO CLASS |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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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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