Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: VART6440C

Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

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: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5359 - Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ned Jobson

 ned.jobson2@rmit.edu.au


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 required.

Course Description

In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to manage colour across equipment; applications; digital files & images; proofing and production workflows in which colour accuracy is integral. Through a range of varied learning activities with a focus on industry terminology, colour management and standards, you will learn how to make informed choices relating to software, processes, file manipulation and use of equipment. These skills and knowledge will be applied to turn your creative ideas into print ready outcomes. This unit applies to digital imaging environments where digital files are captured; acquired; created; manipulated; integrated; enhanced; output; managed and archived.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

Element:

1 Research history and apply theory of colour in a digital imaging context

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 Identify appropriate colour management systems and strategies and apply to a workplace

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



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place either online, or in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.



In session activities may include:

  • in session demonstrations and presentations by teacher
  • class exercises
  • workshops including use of industry based equipment and materials
  • knowledge and practical tests
  • simulated workplace activities
  • design activities or projects
  • independent project based work
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • online tutorials and activities
  • student presentations
  • group discussions
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
  • review and revision
  • group projects
  • peer teaching & learning
  • workshopping of student projects including peer/teacher feedback
  • visits to industry, seminars, events and exhibitions
  • guest lectures/presentations
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • research


Out of class activities may include:

  • independent project based work
  • completion of outstanding work
  • online tutorials and activities
  • independent research
  • studio practice
  • review and revision
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • research


Teaching Schedule

This course, VART6440C - Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace - is delivered in combination with GRAP6344C - Produce graphic designs for 2D & 3D applications. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined session delivery. The courses are clustered on Canvas under the title: 2D/3D & Colour (2205).

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).

Week

  Topics & Activities   Assessment & Milestones
1

Course Introduction

  • Canvas review
  • Examine Unit of Competency and Assessment Requirements
2

 Program Introduction & Overview
 Preflight Exercise

  • Setting up Custom Preflight Profile
3

 Swatch book Exercise

  • Submit Preflight
  • Swatch Book Graphics & Layout

 
4

 Swatch book printing & Colour Matching

  • Swatch Book Printing
  • Swatch Book Colour Matching Activity
  • Cracking the Colour Part 1
  
5

AT1: Research Phase

  • Review Brief for AT1
  • Conduct Research on Design Development Process
6

AT1: Research Phase (Cont.)

  • Conduct Research on Colour Management Process
7

AT1: Research Phase (Cont.)

  • Conduct Research on Colour Management Process
  • Calibration Workshop
8

AT2: Project Management

  • Review Brief for AT2
  • Scheduling
9

AT2: Project Management (Cont.)

  • Presentation & WHS Review
10 

AT3: Design Phase

  • Review Brief for AT3

AT2: Project Management Due 
 11

AT3: Design Phase (Cont.)

  • Production
12

AT3: Design Phase (Cont.)

  • Production
  • Discussion & Peer Feedback


13

AT3: Design Phase (Cont.)

  • Finalisation
  • Prepare for Submission

 

AT1: Research Phase Due
14

AT4: Review Phase

  • Review Brief for AT4

AT3: Design Phase Due
15

AT4: Review Phase (Cont.)
16

AT4: Review Phase (Cont.)

AT4: Review Phase Due 
17

Assessment Period - Students should be contactable and may be required during this period


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

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 to the library resources.

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. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign

The Library provides guides on academic referencing rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian 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 activities using best industry practices. The assessment tasks include:
Knowledge tests
Production Projects 

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

 


Assessment Tasks

This course has 4 assessment task, which must all be completed and submitted.

There are also exercises which provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial assessment projects. You should engage in all exercises. The exercises help provide evidence of competency.

Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.

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 the project, if other requirements such as presentations; progress; milestones are specifically indicated on the Timeline (Teaching Schedule) and Assessment Project Instructions. Such additional items and their due dates will form part of the overall assessment.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Research Phase. Due week 13 

Assessment Task 2: Project Management Phase. Due week 10

Assessment Task 3: Design Phase. Due week 14

Assessment Task 4: Review Phase. Due week 16


At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent.


CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

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. 

 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. 

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

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  

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.

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 competency assessment. 

Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

 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

 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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