Course Title: Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: VART6404C
Course Title: Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher/s
Rob Gale
robert.gale@rmit.edu.au
Jessie DiBlasi
jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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
In this course you will develop the techniques required to research, conceive, capture and produce a substantial photographic project. The focus of the unit involves each student producing their own photojournalistic narrative in a book format. The unit is taught in conjunction with ‘Prepare images for Prepress Processing’ (CUAPHI514), which concentrates on the output skills to process images and produce a print ready PDF for final production of the book in print.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI511 Make illustrative photo images for publication and display |
Element: |
1. Establish project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate requirements for range of illustrative photo imaging projects 1.2 Research, using variety of sources, contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches used in similar illustrative photo imaging projects 1.3 Clarify sample layouts and other visual references with appropriate people 1.4 Prepare work, usage estimates and creative fee for range of illustrative photo imaging projects 1.5 Confirm shoot responsibilities and refine shoot requirements, including deadlines with relevant people 1.6 Produce design concepts for creative products and confirm with relevant people 1.7 Prepare terms and conditions and quotation for shoot, and check against initial estimate 1.8 Confirm intellectual property arrangements and finalise agreement or contract with relevant people |
Element: |
2. Prepare for shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met, including insurances, releases, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements 2.2 Investigate and address relevant media codes of practice and site specific work health and safety, licence and permit requirements 2.3 Organise props, locations, talent, apparel and fashion accessories as required 2.4 Evaluate shoot requirements and take test shots to refine technical and conceptual approach 2.5 Develop shoot management schedule and make shoot preparations 2.6 Liaise with associated professionals about publication or presentation arrangements |
Element: |
3. Shoot and produce images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Capture high quality images to meet shoot objectives 3.2 Alert relevant people to variations to shoot that may lead to additional charges 3.3 Generate proof images and seek feedback from relevant people on shoot progress and image quality and selection 3.4 Optimise and output photo images to relevant specifications using industry formatting standards 3.5 Prepare work for electronic or physical dispatch and presentation or publication 3.6 Prepare invoice or account and deliver with completed images to relevant people |
Element: |
4. Wrap up and review shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check and reinstate equipment, shoot site and props to original condition 4.2 Review any feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context 4.3 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards 4.4 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes 4.5 Update work samples of illustrative photo images for self-promotion purposes 4.6 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.
The critical aspects of assessment will give you a good guide to the learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
- lectures & tutorials
- class field trip exercise
- guest lectures
- class presentations
- class exercises group discussion
- online and library research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- analysis/critique of work
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
- online research
- independent project based work
- independent research
- reading + writing
- study
- photography practice
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 and availability of speakers and resources.
|
Week
|
Class content |
Assessment Due |
|
Week 1
|
In Class: Introduction to the course, including course overview of subject, assessments requirements and timeline. Presentation/Handout Time Life Photo Story formula. How to construct a visual story. Assignment 01: Photographic documentary/ |
|
|
Week 2
|
Class Exercise: Field trip – Cooks Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens Photography of Cooks Cottage for a Brochure On this field trip students work in small groups on a set brief exploring
|
|
|
Week 3
|
Lecture Class Exercise Feedback Session - Class Critic of Photography of Cooks Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens Shooting guide: Hand out & group discussion. Discussion around examples of photo journalistic work & analysis of strengths and weakness.
TUTORIAL CLASS |
Assignment 01: Photographic documentary/
|
|
Week 4
|
Project work in lab - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development, photography capture, continuity of story line + digital image processing Assignment 02: Critique #1
|
|
|
Week 5
|
Project work in lab - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development, photography capture, continuity of story line + digital image processing
|
|
|
Week 6
|
Progressive assessment of Book Project - Review of progress (Minimum 4 images) (Jess + Rob to assess) |
Assignment 02: Critique #1
|
Week 7 |
Project work in lab - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development, photography capture, continuity of story line + digital image processing
Briefing by writing staff: Assignment of writing students to photographers
|
|
|
Week 8
|
Guest Lecture – Publishing Lecture on self publishing process and production including digital/offset production, instruction and costing. Book production including project feasibility, financials, layout, photography, colour proofing, marketing and distribution
Project work in Lab Students have the opportunity to consult with Jess & Rob on their projects
|
|
|
|
EASTER BREAK – No class this week
|
|
|
Week 9
|
Progressive assessment of Book Project Progressive one-on-one assessment of Book Project by appointment
Minimum 12 images, including (draft) intro text + captions
(Jess + Rob to assess) |
Assignment 02: Critique #2
|
|
Week 10
|
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Jess & Rob on their projects |
|
|
Week 11
|
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Jess & Rob on their projects
Editor/Writer Support with Professional writing + editing students |
|
|
Week 12
|
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Jess & Rob on their projects
Editor/Writer Support with Professional writing + editing students |
|
|
Week 13
|
Lab class Project work + final prep of files for print ready PDF
|
Assignment 03: Final Print Ready PDF |
|
Week 14
|
Guest Lecture:TBC
|
|
|
Week 15
|
Review and feedback of book projects |
|
|
Week 16
|
Review and feedback of book projects |
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
|
References
Photoshop CC: Essential Skills (Photography Essential Skills) Mark Galer M.Ed., Philip Andrews |
Other Resources
- DSLR/Mirrorless Camera
- Wide angle to telephoto focal length lens
- Speedlight(s)
- Tripod
- Access to a computer
- Digital processing software – InDesign, Photoshop CC, Capture One, Lightroom
- Personal Hard Drives x 2 500GB – 2TB
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your assessment tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on myRMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this unit are graded. Graded tasks have specific % weight to provide the basis for ongoing feedback.
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 (refer to myRMIT for assessment criteria).
Assignment 01 – Book Proposal
Due: Week 3
Graded Assessment
Students are required to source and confirm a subject or topic for a photojournalistic/documentary based project.
Based on this idea, each student will submit a book proposal and present a 10 min summary on their idea in class (one-on-one appointments). Your proposal will be based on a photojournalistic/ documentary based project and will be presented in an A4 portrait format.
Assignment 02: Critique sessions
Graded Assessments
Critique Session #1
Due: Week 6
Progressive (one-on-one) assessment of Book Project by appointment.
- Review of progress
Critique Session #2
Due: Week 9
Progressive (one-on-one) assessment of Book Project by appointment.
- Review of progress
Assignment 03: Final Book (print ready) PDF
Due: Week 13
Graded Assessment
Delivery of final print ready PDF of book (text pages + cover).
- This includes all photography, text pages/layout and cover of the project exported and ready for print.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Canvas site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
CHD |
High Distinction |
CDI |
Distinction |
CC |
Credit |
CAG |
Pass |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. The assessment matrix for this course is available through the course contact in 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.
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:
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=8u7jborsx9dy
Course Overview: Access Course Overview