Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6290C
Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Meredith Chesney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9165
Course Contact Email:meredith.chesney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 55
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 develop the skills and knowledge required to work with photomedia in creative practice. This will be achieved by exploring and applying a range of techniques, equipment and materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD512A Work with photomedia in creative practice |
Element: |
1. Explore the potential of photomedia in own work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the potential of photomedia in own work using appropriate sources of information |
Element: |
2. Experiment with photomedia |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm a command of the basic technical features and capabilities of chosen technologies |
Element: |
3. Create and present finished photomedia work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Fulfil work objectives through manipulation of technologies with increasing skill and confidence |
Element: |
4. Evaluate work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review work in progress in the context of personal, professional and artistic objectives |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Week | Session Description | Assessment Task Due Dates |
01 |
Course Introduction Introduction to Photoshop |
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02 |
Image Basics – Pixel Based Images & Preparing Digital images for Print Review Tasks 1 & 2 |
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03 |
Photoshop & Imaging Techniques Session 1 DUE Session 1 files (Guest Speaker TBC) |
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04 |
Photoshop & Imaging Techniques Session 2 Working with • Selections & Paths • Layers & Masks • Retouching • Adjustment Layers DUE Session 2 files (Guest Speaker TBC) |
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05 |
Photoshop & Imaging Techniques Session 3 DUE Session 3 files |
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06 |
Photoshop & Imaging Techniques • Review & Refinement of files ~ STAFF/STUDENT Sessions ~ |
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07 |
Assessment Task 1: Image Techniques Portfolio of Evidence • Compilation of files into a digital portfolio for submission Assessment Task 1 Due 30% |
Assessment Task 1 – Image Techniques Portfolio of Evidence DUE |
08 |
Automation • Actions, Batch Processing, Droplets EX 2 DUE - Actions |
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09 |
Image Capture Workshop EX 3 DUE - Scanning Distribute Task 2 |
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10 |
Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio • Image Capture ~ STAFF/STUDENT Sessions ~ |
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11 |
Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio • Image Capture Assessment Task 3 |
Assessment Task 3 – Knowledge & Skill Test |
BREAK | ||
12 |
Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio Image Editing Basics |
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13 | Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio |
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14 | Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio |
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15 |
Assessment Task 2: Image Portfolio Submission 50%
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Assessment Task 2 – Assessment Task 4 – |
16 | Submission, Feedback & Folio Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed text in this course – This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’ |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the computer survival kit provided during orientation.
Recommended Books |
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Title: A Guide to Graphic Print Production – 3rd edition / [Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg]. |
9780470907924 |
Photoshop LAB color : the canyon conundrum and other adventures in the most powerful colorspace |
978032135678 |
Title: Advanced Adobe Photoshop CC Digital Classroom : for design professionals / |
9781118124147 |
Photograph restoration and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop |
9781936420391 |
Photoshop CC essential skills : a guide to creative image editing |
9780415715713 |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the ‘Computer Survival Kit’ provided during orientation.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks in this course are:
- Imaging Project 1 (30% of final grade)
- Imaging Project 2 (50% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 1 (10% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 2 (10% of final grade)
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks and exercises in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative exercises provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative tasks. The formative exercises help provide evidence of competency.
This course has 4 Summative Tasks which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard to be deemed competent.
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Assessments are NOT based solely on final submission of Tasks, if other requirements such as presentations; progress; milestones are specifically indicated on the Timeline (Teaching Schedule) and Assessment Task Instructions. Such additional items and their due dates will form part of the overall assessment.
Summative Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1 – 30%
Portfolio of Evidence – Imaging Techniques
This portfolio is the combined outcomes of the exercises
Due Week 7
Assessment Task 3 – 10%
Kowledge & Skill Test
Due Week 11
Assessment Task 2 – 50%
Image Portfolio
Due Week 15
Assessment Task 4 – 10%
Knowledge & Skill Test
Due Week 15
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend
all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on
how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
Cover Sheet for Manual Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted manual work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works.
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Grades will be reduced by 10% for each day (or part thereof), for the first two days. If submissions are three days or more late, the work will only be assessed as a pass or fail – it will not be graded. Submissions seven days or more late should still be handed in, however they will not be assessed and will be kept as a record only.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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