Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6365C
Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 develop skills and knowledge to be able to capture digital images. You will work on the production of visual art images and gain an understanding on the production of the art photo imaging industry. This course allows you to conceptualise, research and initiate projects; undertake strategic planning and production tasks; manage finances; output visual art photo images to industry specifications; and liaise/consult with a range of associated and allied persons, work teams, government agencies and private enterprise.
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 your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
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 1 | Introduction/Overview |
Welcome to EM&O Intro to your lecturer & Canvas Assessment Tasks 1, 2 & 3 Exercise 1 |
| Week 2 | Manual Camera Operation |
Exposure Manual Camera Operation Focal Length Exercise 2 |
| Week 3 | Design & Composition and Introduction to Lightroom |
Revision of Camera Parts & Operation Design & Composition Exercise 3 Lightroom vs Camera RAW |
| Week 4 | Introduction to Landscape Photography |
Landscape Photography Exercise 4 |
| Week 5 | Shooting/Processing Time |
Black & white Split toning |
| Week 6 | Introduction to Still Life |
Lighting Demo Planning for Still Life |
| Week 7 | Shooting/Processing Time |
Vignettes Sharpening & Noise Reduction |
| Week 8 | Introduction to Portraiture |
Portrait etiquette Exercise 6 Planning your portraits |
| MIDSEMESTER BREAK | ||
| Week 9 | Shooting/Processing Time | Portrait shoots |
| Week 10 | Review & Select Your Final Images | Finalising Your Images |
| Week 11 | Submit Assessment 1: Photography Brief |
Lecturer to sight final image files Reflection writing ASSESSMENT 1: DUE |
| Week 12 | Photoshop |
Adjustment Layers Enhancing in Photoshop Exercise 8 |
| Week 13 | Photoshop |
Skin Retouching Colour Correction Exercise 9 |
| Week 14 | Submit Assessment 2: Enhance & Manipulate |
Preparing Presentations ASSESSMENT 2: DUE |
| Week 15 | Present Assessment 3: Output & Presentation | ASSESSMENT 3: DUE |
| Week 16 | Review & Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three projects. 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
Assessment Task 1:Photography Brief
Due Week 14
Assessment Task 2:Enhance and Manipulate
Due Week 14
Assessment Task 3:Output and Presentation
Due Week 16
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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