Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: VART6520C

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: City Campus

Program: C5411 - Diploma of Photography and Digital 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: 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 required

Course Description

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to manage the integrity and effectiveness of colour across digital imaging devices.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI523 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 credible information on colour management and standards

Element:

2. Apply colour management systems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and select required calibration devices, profiling techniques and closed loop systems for managing colour

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 course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


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

Please refer to Canvas.

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 TopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1  

Principles of colour management
Semester overview
Timeline and assessment briefs, OHS

Monitor calibration

 Assessment Briefing:
A01 – Monitor Calibration
Week 2  

Principles of colour management continued.

Monitor calibration continued:
Colour spaces
How is colour created

  
Week 3  

Applied colour management

Monitor calibration continued
Closed Loop

 Print workflow

Assessment Briefing:
A02 – Colour Managed Output

Learning activity:
What's the Gamut!
Week 4  

Applied colour management

Monitor calibration continued

Soft proofing for print.

  
Week 5  

Applied colour management
Final opportunity for Monitor calibration

Preparing for A01 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

Test printing for A02 – Colour Managed Output

 Assessment 1 Due:
Monitor Calibration
Week 6  

Applied colour management
Project work

Advanced sharpening techniques

Test printing and file development for:
A02 – Colour Managed Output

 

 
Week 7  

Applied colour management
Project work:

Refining files and printing for:
A02 – Colour Managed Output

 Test Prints Due

Mid Semester BREAK

Week 8  

Applied colour management
Project work:

Refining files and printing for:
"A02 – Colour Managed Output"

Preparing for A02 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

Assessment 2 Due:
Colour Managed Output 

 
Week 9  

Print feedback session for:
"A02 – Colour Managed Output"

Applied colour management:
How to create and apply custom camera profiles using Adobe software

 Assessment Briefing:
A03 – Ins and Outs
Week 10  

Applied colour management:
How to create and apply custom camera profiles using Capture 1

Project work:

  • File Capture 
    • For project files including a file for profile generation
  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  
Week 11  

Applied colour management:
Working with CMYK

Project work:

  • File Capture 
    • For project files including a file for profile generation
  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Test Printing
 Learning Activity:
CMYK conversions
Week 12  

Applied colour management

Project work:

  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Soft proofing and Test Printing
 Test Prints Due
Week 13  

Applied colour management

Project work:

  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Printing for assessment submission including refinement based on test printing results
  
Week 14  

Applied Colour Management

Project work:

  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Printing for assessment submission including refinement based on test printing results

 

Preparing for A03 – Ins and Outs submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

 Assessment 3 Due:
Ins and Outs 
Week 15  

 

Review and feedback week

Print access for exhibition development 

  
Week 16  

Print access for exhibition development  

  
Week 17  

Print access for exhibition development 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. 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 and due dates

 

 

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

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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