Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6396C
Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Nat Morawski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583
Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 45
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 cover the knowledge and skills required to research, evaluate and determine the appropriate colour management strategies required for a range of photographic printing projects.
You will also cover the skills and technical knowledge to plan, coordinate and manage the accuracy, consistency and integrity of colour in their printing workflows to an industry standard.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace |
Element: |
1. Research principles and techniques for control of digital colour |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify charts, measurements, spaces, models and systems, and industry standards relevant to colour in digital imaging contexts 1.2 Examine how colour is created, defined and managed in digital imaging devices 1.3 Investigate areas of capture, display, output and archive spaces in digital imaging devices 1.4 Document sources of information on colour management and standards |
Element: |
2. Apply colour management systems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and select appropriate calibration devices, profiling techniques and closed loop systems for managing colour in specific digital imaging devices 2.2 Evaluate selected colour management systems and techniques for suitability and cost efficiency 2.3 Adopt and adapt selected colour management systems to digital workplace |
Element: |
3. Review and update colour management strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review performance and assess impact of adapted colour management systems and strategies in digital workplace 3.2 Develop systems to update and respond to future colour management systems and strategies as they arise from emerging technologies and workplace practices |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to research, evaluate and determine the appropriate colour management strategy required for a range of photographic printing projects.
You will have the knowledge to plan, coordinate and manage the accuracy, consistency and integrity of colour in their printing workflows to industry standard.
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
Week 1 | No Delivery |
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Week 2 |
Principles of colour management Monitor calibration |
Assessment Briefing: A01 – Monitor Calibration |
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Week 3 |
Principles of colour management continued. Monitor calibration continued: |
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Week 4 |
Applied colour management Monitor calibration continued Print workflow |
Assessment Briefing: Learning activity: |
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Week 5 |
Applied colour management Monitor calibration continued Soft proofing for print. |
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Week 6 |
Applied colour management Preparing for A01 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A Test printing for A02 – Colour Managed Output |
Assessment 1 Due: Monitor Calibration |
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Week 7 |
Applied colour management Advanced sharpening techniques Test printing and file development for: |
Test Prints Due |
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Week 8 |
Applied colour management Refining files and printing for: |
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Mid Semester BREAK 30th August - 3rd September | |||
Week 9 |
Applied colour management Refining files and printing for: Preparing for A02 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A |
Assessment 2 Due: Assessment Briefing: |
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Week 10 |
Print feedback session for: Applied colour management: |
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Week 11 |
Applied colour management: Project work:
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Week 12 |
Applied colour management Project work:
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Learning Activity: CMYK conversions |
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Week 13 |
Applied colour management Project work:
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Test Prints Due | |
Week 14 |
Applied colour management Project work:
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Week 15 |
Applied Colour Management Project work:
Preparing for A03 – Ins and Outs submission including knowledge question review and Q&A |
Assessment 3 Due: Ins and Outs |
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Week 16 |
Review and feedback week Print access for exhibition development |
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Week 17 | Print access for exhibition development |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://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 tasks include practical exercises in applied colour management including:
- Monitor calibration
- Soft proof tests and test prints
- Test prints demonstrating rendering intents, colour spaces & resolution
- Proof sheet prints as hardcopy
- Folio of inkjet prints.
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester.
Assessment Tasks
Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.
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.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 | Assignment A01 – Monitor Calibration | due by 12:30 |
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 | Assignment A02 – Colour Managed Output | due by 23:59 |
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 | Assignment A03 – Ins and Outs | due by 23:59 |
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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