Course Title: Capture photographic images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6392C
Course Title: Capture photographic images
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualart@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bryce Dunkley
bryce.dunkley@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge to capture images using a standard digital stills camera.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI302 Capture photographic images |
Element: |
1. Prepare to capture digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss photographic project with relevant people and select appropriate camera and accessories 1.2 Assess digital camera features to ensure that outcomes meet project requirements 1.3 Plan shots for project taking into account digital camera features, lighting, photographic design elements and photographic techniques |
Element: |
2. Preview and experiment with image capture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Operate digital camera according to manufacturer specifications 2.2 Set digital camera preferences and use photographic techniques to achieve desired results 2.3 Adjust planned shots as required and experiment with different ways of achieving desired results |
Element: |
3. Review images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time 3.2 Download digital images or scan developed film images using appropriate digital imaging software where appropriate 3.3 Rotate, cull, sort and rename images to meet requirements 3.4 Apply metadata and key words to images as required 3.5 Back up files of images and archive as required 3.6 Seek feedback from others on quality of original captures and note areas for improvement |
Element: |
4. Enhance images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use digital imaging software to manipulate original captures images 4.2 Evaluate enhanced images and confirm with relevant people that project requirements have been achieved 4.3 Seek feedback from others on quality of enhanced images and note areas for improvement |
Element: |
5. Finalise image capture process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Catalogue, extracting and embedding metadata as required 5.2 Complete workflow documentation as required 5.3 Clean and store equipment and accessories according to workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to capture images using a standard digital stills camera.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
- lectures
- group discussion
- online research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs.
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Week (beginning) |
Class content |
Assessment |
Elements
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Week 1
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- Unit outline, assessments & introduction - Planning and designing your image using o Lighting, composition, design & technique - Camera operation introduction - Lenses & Focusing - Shutter speed and movement Know Your Camera Tutorial Exercises A & B |
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1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 2.1 - 2.2 |
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Week 2
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- Review camera parts, shutter speed and metering - Aperture & Depth of Field - Exposure methods and modes. - Brief assignment 1 – Camera Skills: Shutter Speed and Depth of Field. Tutorial Exercise C & D Brief: Assignment 1 - Camera Skills: Shutter speed and Depth of Field (Ungraded)
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1.1 - 1.2 – 1.3 2.1 - 2.2 - 2.3 |
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Week 3
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- Review camera operation - Metering, aperture and shutter speed combinations. - Histograms and highlight alert - ISO - Bridge demonstration for submission requirements - Steps in Preparing Assignment Submission Tutorial exercise E |
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1.1 - 1.2 - 1.3 2.1 – 2.2 |
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Week 4
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- Review - White balance - Default settings Tutorial Exercise F |
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1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 2.1 - 2.2 - 2.3 4.2 5.1 – 5.2 |
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Week 5
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- Measuring light – Incident vs Reflected - limitations of reflected readings - High key / Low key
- Brief Assignment 2 Exposure Brief:Assignment 2 – Exposure (Difficult Lighting) (Non Graded) |
Due: Week 5 Assignment 1 - Camera Skills: Shutter Speed and Depth of Field (Non Graded)
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1.1 - 1.2 – 1.3 2.1 – 2.2 – 2.3 |
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Week 6
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- Assessment feedback – Assignment 1 - Scheduled appointment times Tutorial Exercise G |
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3.1 – 3.5 4.1 – 4.3 5.1 – 5.2 |
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Week 7
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- Summary so far - Review images Assignment 2 - Practical exercise – Exposure
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Week 8
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- Composition and design - Lens perspective and focal length
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Due: Week 8 Assignment 2 - Exposure (Difficult Lighting) (Ungraded) |
1.1 – 1.3 2.1 - 2.2 – 2.3 3.5 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3 5.3 |
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Week 9
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- Review: Assignment 2 - Brief: Assignment 3 – Composition and Design
- Demonstration: Triptych
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Brief: Assignment 3 – Composition and Design (Ungraded) |
3.1 - 3.2 - 3.3 - 3.4 - 3.5 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.3 5.1 – 5.2 – 5.3 |
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Week 10
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- File formats, resolution, enhancement, storage, backing up and camera care - Metadata, keywords - Demonstration Enhancement techniques, metadata, keywords |
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3.1 - 3.2 - 3.3 - 3.4 - 3.5 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.3 5.1 – 5.2 – 5.3 |
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Week 11
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Practical class – working on Assignment 3 |
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1.1 - 1.2 – 1.3 |
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Week 12
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- Lighting principles (natural and studio) - |
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2.1 – 2.2 – 2.3 3.1 to 3.5 |
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Week 13
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- Brief: Folio - Flash – demonstration - Tutorial exercise using flash & available light |
Due: week 13 Assignment 3 – Composition and Design (Non-graded) Brief: Folio (graded) |
1.1 - 1.2 – 1.3 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.3 5.1 – 5.2 – 5.3 |
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Week 14
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Tutorial - Folio selection - Revision - |
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1.1 - 1.2 – 1.3 3.1 – 3.5 4.1 - 4.3 5.1 – 5.3 |
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Week 15
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Test Folio Assessment |
Due: In Tutorial Folio (graded)
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Week 16 |
Review Student submissions |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include a written test and practical assignments.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the assessment items below to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment tasks in this unit consist of 3 ungraded and 2 graded tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment. Ungraded Assessment The purpose of these assignments is to show technical competence in a number of areas vital to using an SLR camera to capture photographic images. Technical competence and aesthetic considerations must be shown and you will be required to re-do and re-submit until an adequate standard is reached.
The following assessment tasks are required to be submitted.
Camera Skills:
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Shutter Speed and Depth of Field - Ungraded Assessment
Due Week 5
Task: Students will be required to understand the settings on their DLSR to photograph and deliver:
1.1) 3 images illustrating variations of shutter speed and its relationship to stopping or showing movement.
1.2) 2 images illustrating variations of aperture and its relationship to depth of field. Correct exposure and an emerging awareness of light and design should be evident. Adobe Bridge will be used to review images and obtain metadata and Adobe Photoshop utilised to produce final files to be submitted with required capture + output information.
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Exposure - Ungraded Assessment
Due Week 9
Task: Students will be required to experiment taking photographs in a range of lighting circumstances and evaluate the limitations of reflected light meter readings. Students will also be required to produce 2 photographs taken in high key and low key situations. Correct exposure and an increasing awareness of light and design should be evident. Adobe Bridge will be used to review images and obtain metadata and Adobe Photoshop utilised to produce final files to be submitted with required capture + output information.
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Composition & Design - Ungraded Assessment
Due Week 13
Task: Students are required to produce a series of images demonstrating composition and design elements plus 10 abstract colour images. 3 of these images will be selected using Adobe Bridge and enhanced, cropped, resized and adjusted in Photoshop to create a Triptych. Correct exposure and use of appropriate lighting situations should be evident. Composition and Design Images will be submitted by pdf with required capture + output information. Adobe Bridge will be used to create a proof sheet of the abstract colour images.
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Folio - Graded Assessment
Due Week15
Submit a folio of photos from the 4 assignments completed. The folio will consist of 4 x (8x12”) prints to include one print from each assignment.
- Photo 1 Shutter Speed The photo should show the use of shutter speed to show or stop movement using fast shutter speed, slow shutter speed or panning.
- Photo 2 Depth of Field The photo should show narrow or wide depth of field.
- Photo 3 Exposure The photo should show the use of high key (light subject against light background) or low key (dark subject against dark background)
- Photo 4 Design and Composition Submit a photo showing strong composition or design features. The photos should be recent photos taken during this course. They may be the same photos you submitted for your ungraded assessment or you are permitted to submit new photos.
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Test –Graded Task
to be conducted in week 15. Test will be 20 multiple choice questions.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades that apply to courses delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessment:
Graded
- CHD Competent with High Distinction
- CDI Competent with Distinction
- CC Competent with Credit
- CAG Competency Achieved
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did not Submit for Assessment
Ungraded
- CAG Competency Achieved
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions: You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz
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.
Assessment Feedback: You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
Student Progress: Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time): If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41
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. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=az8fl470ucg41
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