Course Title: Produce digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: VART5250C
Course Title: Produce digital images
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5749
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lauren Li lauren.li@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. It applies to individuals who are developing expertise with digital imagery to produce photo images or digital art.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG305 Produce digital images |
Element: |
1. Plan digital imaging work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for digital imagery in consultation with key people as required 1.2 Review historical and contemporary digital imaging practice as a potential source of ideas 1.3 Discuss and explore ideas for digital imaging with key personnel 1.4 Assess the capabilities of digital imaging techniques through practice and adaptation 1.5 Select techniques that best support the ideas for own creative |
Element: |
2. Prepare digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and organise digital imaging tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work 2.2 Prepare resources based on the needs of the work 2.3 Identify and address intellectual property requirements 2.4 Use materials and resources safely and sustainably |
Element: |
3. Create finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use and adapt digital imaging techniques incorporating principles and elements of design 3.2 Review work in progress and adjust as required to produce final work 3.3 Document work processes for future reference 3.4 Store digital imaging resources according to enterprise procedures 3.5 Seek feedback from key people and use to improve own technical and creative digital imaging skills |
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
The course is delivered online through Canvas (see your weekly schedule for each session’s activity and assessment due dates)
In the VIRTUAL classroom the activities may include:
Design activities or projects
Class presentations
Group discussions
Online research
Independent project based work
Out of class activities may include:
Online research
Independent project based work
Teacher directed activities / projects
Online activities
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Session activity |
Due |
1 |
Introduction to RMIT Computers |
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2 |
Introduction to Photoshop Briefing AT1 |
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3 |
Photoshop Techniques History of Digital Imaging |
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4 |
AT1 Knowledge Questions Due, Briefing for AT2 |
AT1 Due Knowledge Questions |
5 |
Photoshop & InDesign techniques. |
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6 |
Photoshop montage techniques |
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7 |
Photoshop montage techniques & concept statements |
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8 |
Graphic design principles for concept boards |
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9 |
Recap on Concept Boards and Photoshop Techniques |
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10 |
Intro to SketchUp |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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11 |
Continue with SketchUp |
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12 |
SketchUp submission |
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13 |
Combining hand & Photoshop rendering |
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14 |
Combining Photoshop rendering |
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15 |
Photoshop & InDesign |
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16 |
Submission Presentation |
AT2 Presentation |
This Schedule is subject to change
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course.
Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include tasks and projects.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions
AT2 - Project, Portfolio / Report Assessment Task
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
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment;
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to assessable work;
Adjustments to assessment;
Special consideration;
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Other Information
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
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.
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
IT orientation
It's time to get ready;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
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