Course Title: Produce media photo images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: VART6524C

Course Title: Produce media photo images

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: 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 Required.

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, produce and review photo images for media services.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI537 Produce media photo images

Element:

1. Plan for media assignment

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm with required personnel specifications of the shoot

1.2 Evaluate intended use, style and theme of media assignment and confirm publication platform with required personnel

1.3 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to similar subject material

Element:

2. Prepare for shoot

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Review shoot requirements against assignment objectives

2.2 Establish professional practice arrangements for media photo images

2.3 Investigate and address media codes of practice and work health and safety requirements specific to assignment

2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, liaise with required personnel and prepare equipment

2.5 Arrange access to locations and other subjects with required personnel

Element:

3. Shoot and produce images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Capture images within shoot context safely and ethically, and record necessary detail for captions

3.2 Meet necessary specifications by optimising images and completing caption details

3.3 Output and transmit photo images where required

Element:

4. Review shoot

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Review feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context

4.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards

4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

Element:

5. Wrap up shoot

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards

5.2 Update work samples of media photo images for self-promotional purposes

5.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot


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

Semester 2  2023
Week   Topic Assessment / Learning activities
Week 1   
  • Delivery: On-campus

 

  • Welcome to Produce media photo images
  • Discussion
  • PPT

 

  • AO1: Magazine Story  Brief Proposal 
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief 
  • AO3: Photo documentary Collide
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief 

 

On-campus

 

Week 2  
  • AO1: Magazine Story  Brief Proposal  & AO3: Photo documentary Collide
  • Develop concept requirements for Pre-Production doc
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to Pre-production content 

 

On-campus

In-class - Recci Collide location - time TBC

Week 3  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO1: Magazine Story - Part A - BRIEF *submission

 

  • AO3: Photo documentary Collide
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to Pre-production content 

 

  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues 
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 

Excursion - TBC - bring camera and lenses (no tripod, no lighting)

Assignment AO1: Magazine Story PART A BRIEF - DUE ONLINE

 

Week 4  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Collide Session 1
 

On-campus

Studio Intensive 

Location shoot - RMIT

AO1: Magazine Story Brief - in person meeting with teacher

Week 5  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Collide Session 2

On-campus

Studio Intensive 

Location shoot - RMIT

AO1: Magazine Story Brief - in person meeting with teacher

Week 6  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Collide Session 3

On-campus

Studio Intensive 

Location shoot - RMIT

Week 7  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO1: Brief Magazine Story - Storyboard
  • work on story board development

 

  • AO3: Photo documentary Collide on location
  • Remainder of class to work on submission

On-Campus

AO3 Collide DUE end of class upload to Canvas

 

   

TERM BREAK - 29 AUG - 2 SEP 

NO CLASSES

 

Week 8  

 

  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO1: Brief Magazine Story - Storyboard

On-Campus

AO1 Magazine Story DUE- Part A  - STORYBOARD - DUE ONLINE

Week 9  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO1: Magazine Story
  • Self-directed work on assessment task in class

On-Campus

Week 10  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO1: Magazine Story - Resubmissions
  • Discussion around concept requirements for Pre-Production doc.  
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to shoot 

On-Campus

  • AO1: Magazine Story - Resubmissions DUE
Week 11  
  • Delivery: on-campus
  • AO2 Magazine Story - shoot + post production
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
On-campus
Week 12  
  • Delivery: on-campus
  • AO2 Magazine Story - shoot + post production
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings

On-campus

 

Week 13  
  • Delivery: on-campus
  • AO2 Magazine Story - shoot + post production
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
On-campus
Week 14  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • AO2 Magazine Story - shoot + post production
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings

On-campus

 

Week 15  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Review 1 on 1's

On-campus

AO2 Magazine Story - DUE

Week 16  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Final class
  • Review semester
  • Slide show of semester work
  • Re submission Opportunity

On-campus

 


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 canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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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