Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: GRAP5386C

Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Naomi Herzog

naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 70

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

NIL

Course Description

This course will cover the key industry skills needed for compositing photographic digital images. You will research, experiment with and integrate technologies to further your own creative work and practice.

Working with a range of techniques, you will use and adapt technologies to resolve complex works, exploiting creative and innovative options in your own creative practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG509 Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

Element:

1. Research digital technologies

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate current, emerging and experimental digital technologies and equipment relevant to artistic practice

1.2 Research the capabilities of different digital technologies and equipment to achieve different effects

1.3 Determine cost and supply issues for particular technologies and equipment

Element:

2 Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by particular technologies

2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular technologies

2.3 Discuss with key people the characteristics and opportunities of particular digital art technologies

2.4 Select technologies that suit own artistic practice and apply safely

Element:

3 Integrate technologies into own work

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Experiment with technologies to challenge and extend their capabilities for use in own artistic works

3.2 Develop own ways of working with technologies to achieved desired outcomes

Element:

4 Manage digital technologies in professional practice

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Establish systems to maintain currency of knowledge of digital art technologies

4.2 Maintain the quality and life of equipment and consumables through appropriate handling and storage procedures

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to exploit creative and innovative options using a variety of imaging technologies and processes.
You will interact with a range of imaging techniques to enable you to gain skills in resolving complex digital editing methods. The selection, application and adaptation of these imaging technologies will support you in the creation of composited digital images.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of but are not limited to:
• tutorials
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• examination of photographic digital imaging techniques


Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• research (online /library /public displays/galleries)
• independent project work


Teaching Schedule

 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.

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Class content

CUADIG509  Elements

/Assessment  Items Due

1

Overview of course content and assessment requirements.
• Assessment 1: Scale folio briefing

Tutorial:
• Workspace setup
• File formats, folder structure and file naming
• overview of imaging historical, contemporary and emerging imaging technologies
• research methods

Elements 1, 2, 4 

2

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 1
• Selection methods & techniques
• In class exercise – The pen tool

PRESENTATION:
Scale folio piece - concept presentation.

 

Elements 1, 2, 3 

3

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 2
• Grading & Shading
• In class exercise – Creating shadows

 

Elements 2, 3 

4

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 3
• Selection methods & techniques
• In class exercise – Channel Masking

 

Elements 2, 3 

5

 In Class Review & Discussion:
• Students are to present their draft folio piece to their peers. As a group, the class will then give feedback on what improvements could be made to the image.

 PRESENTATION:
Scale folio project - Briefing.

 

Elements 1, 2

6

 In Class Project work:
• Develop & refine folio image with one on one consultation.

 Elements 1, 2

7

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 4
• Retouching & Cloning
• In class exercise – Frequency Separation
• Assessment 2: Alternate Reality folio briefing

PRESENTATION:
Scale folio project - draft presentation.

Elements 1, 2, 3 

 

8

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 5
• Skin, Hair & Beauty retouching
• Custom Brushes

PRESENTATION:
Alternate Reality folio project - concept presentation.

 ASSESSMENT 1 SUBMISSION

(Graded): Completed Scale folio project due.

Elements 1, 2, 3

9

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 6
• Blending Modes & textures.
• In class exercise – Mapping Textures

 

Elements 2, 3 

10

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 7
• Grading/Treatment options
• Local adjustments vs Global adjustments
• Luminosity masking

 

Elements 2, 3 

11

 Tutorial:
• Compositing Techniques 8
• Organic Elements (Water, Smoke, Fire, etc)
• Custom Brushes

 

Elements 2, 3 

12

 In Class Review & Discussion:
• Students are to present their draft folio piece to their peers. As a group, the class will then give feedback on what improvements could be made to the image.

PRESENTATION:
Alternate Reality folio project - draft presentation. 

Elements 1, 2, 3 

13

 In Class Project work:
• Develop & refine folio image - consultations.

Elements 1, 2, 3 

14

 In Class Project work:
• Develop & refine folio image - consultations.

 Elements 1, 2, 3

15

 In Class Review & Discussion:
• Students are to present their final folio piece to their peers. As a group the class will then give feedback on what improvements could be made to the image.

 

ASSESSMENT 2 SUBMISSION 

(Graded): Completed Alternate Reality Folio proiject due. 

Elements 1, 2, 3

16

RESUBMISSION

Resubmission of Folio pieces, if required.

Elements 1, 2 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the assessment items below to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment will include two projects incorporating a range of digital imaging methods.

Produce a folio of 2 composited photorealistic images employing advanced compositing and visual effects skills.

The folio must contain both a final flattened image for display as well as the digital files with all the working layers in a psd file including the RAW file. The finished files must contain the full range of tones demonstrating appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques.

In addition to the final folio pieces, students are required to prepare & submit concept presentations as well as present progress drafts of the folio piece.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Full assessment briefs will be provided during the course and can be found on MyRMIT.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Produce a folio of 2 composited photorealistic images employing advanced compositing and visual effects skills.

The folio must contain both a final flattened image for display as well as the digital files with all the working layers in a psd file including the RAW file. The finished files must contain the full range of tones demonstrating appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques.

In addition to the final folio pieces, students are required to prepare & submit concept presentations as well as present progress drafts of the folio piece.

Assessment Task 1: Scale folio project
Due date: Week 8

Students are to create a folio image combining two or more images of differing scale that are to appear photorealistic. The manipulation & representation of scale is to be explored within the image to add underlying layers of meaning to the concept of the image.

Students are to decide on their subject, shoot/gather the source files and then using masking and compositing techniques to blend the source files into a seamless photorealistic image.

Assessment Task 2: Alternate Reality folio project
Due date: Week 15 

Students are to combine at least 3 separate source files to present an alternate view of the world, future, past or present.
Students are to decide on their subject, shoot/gather the source files and then using masking and compositing techniques to blend the source files into a seamless photorealistic image.

Grades that apply to courses delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment:

• CHD Competent with High Distinction
• CDI Competent with Distinction
• CC Competent with Credit
• CA 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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