Course Title: Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART5946C
Course Title: Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4224 - Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Simon Frith
Email: simonfrith@rmit.edu.au
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
Course Description
In this course you are introduced to the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to the use of a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent. Current photoimaging industry practice relies increasingly on digital imaging processes and this is reflected in the training and
assessment as you become familiar with specific techniques used in photoimaging.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI05B Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent |
Element: |
1. Operate the camera |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and select appropriate camera for specific purposes. |
Element: |
2. Experiment with techniques to capture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and select appropriate techniques for the photographic subject matter. |
Element: |
3. Review images. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use equipment correctly to process and output the image. |
Element: |
4. Restore equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Clean and prepare equipment for storage, using cleaning materials safely. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be familiar with the 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent. You will be able to maintain and use the camera.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities & out-of-class activities
-List of possibilities include
-lectures
-guest lecturers
-group discussion
-online research
-workshopping
-independent project based work
-teacher directed group activities/projects
-class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Course outline, assessment & introduction
1.1-1.2
Week 2
Camera intro types & formats
1.1-1.2
Week 3
ISO
2.1-2.4
Week 4
F stop
2.1-2.4
Week 5
Shutter speed
2.1-2.4
Week 6
Lenses
2.1-2.4
Week 7
Other accessories
2.1-2.4
Week 8
Your camera
3.1-3.3
Week 9
Digital systems & sensors.
3.1-3.3
Week 10
Use & care
4.1-4.2
Week 11
Handling
3.1-3.3
Week 12
Shooting & review of work
1.1 - 4.2
Week 13
Shooting & review of work
1.1 - 4.2
Week 14
Shooting & review of work
1.1 - 4.2
Week 15
Shooting & review of work
1.1 - 4.2
Week 16
Shooting & review of work
1.1 - 4.2
Week 17
Shooting & review of work
4.1 - 4.2
Week 1
Assessments due
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Canon EF Lens Work : The Eyes of EOS |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your photography assignments.
Assessment 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.
Assignments are subject to change
Formative test on
Camera
Shutter speed
F Stop
ISO
Focal length
Summative Assignment on
Camera
Shutter speed
F Stop
ISO
Focal length
You will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Late Submissions:
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission):
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1
Plagiarism:
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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