Course Title: Refine digital art techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: VART6442C
Course Title: Refine digital art techniques
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5359 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Simon Rankin
Nominal Hours: 80
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 develop the skills and knowledge required to refine your techniques in working with digital media. You will develop your own digital style through a body of creative work, this will be achieved by a process of research, refinement and evaluation of techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG508 Refine digital art techniques |
Element: |
1 Research digital media ideas and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Support professional practice by expanding own knowledge of historical and contemporary digital media practice 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different digital media techniques 1.3 Investigate how particular digital media techniques work to achieve different technical effects 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between digital media techniques and ideas 1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property requirements |
Element: |
2 Select digital media techniques for refinement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consider the opportunities offered by different digital media techniques 2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular techniques 2.3 Select digital media techniques for refinement |
Element: |
3 Consolidate digital media technique to professional level |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected techniques 3.2 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation 3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in digital media projects based on developing expertise 3.4 Challenge and test ideas, and allow new and unpredictable ideas to emerge 3.5 Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique 3.6 Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style 3.7 Create a coherent body of digital media work that shows command of selected digital media techniques |
Element: |
4 Evaluate own digital media technique |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback 4.2 Seek and participate in conversations that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches 4.3 Reflect on the particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own work 4.4 Identify ways in which technique may be further developed as part of a professional practice and build ideas into future work |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place either online, or in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
- demonstrations and presentations by teacher
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include:
- independent project based work
- online tutorials and activities
- independent research
- studio practice
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Week |
Session Description |
Due |
1 |
Welcome to Refine Digital Art Techniques - course introduction |
In-Class Safety Quiz |
2 |
AT1 - Research The potential of masks |
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3 |
AT1 - Research Uber selection tool |
AT1 - Research DUE |
4 |
AT2 Development Folio: Smarter not harder |
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5 |
AT2 Development Folio: One more mask, vectors |
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6 |
AT2 Development Folio: New life, Part 1 |
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7 |
AT2 Development Folio: New life, Part 2 |
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8 |
AT2: FMCG Research |
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| 9 |
AT2: FMCG Product title & quantity graphic |
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10 |
AT2: FMCG Product Illustration |
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11 |
AT2: FMCG Feedback, reflection & submission |
AT3: FMCG Packaging Artwork DUE |
12 |
AT2 Development Folio Third dimension |
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13 |
AT2 Development Folio 3D resources |
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14 |
AT2 Development Folio Final folio piece |
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15 |
AT2 Development Folio Submission |
AT2: Technique Development Folio DUE |
16 |
AT1, AT2, AT3 Student feedback, consultation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign The Library provides guides on academic referencing
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are:
Learning exercises
Projects
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative tasks.
This course has 3 Assessment Tasks, all of which must be completed/submitted. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Project 1: Research - Digital Art Techniques
Due week 6.
Project 2: Technique Development Folio
Due week 11
Project 3: FMCG Packaging Artwork
Due week 15
At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency assessment is as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet
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 go to Academic Integrity
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