Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: VART5969C

Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Jessie DiBlasi
jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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

No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

Element:

1.    Use scanner to capture photo images

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Source and select appropriate photographic images
according to requirements of photographic project brief
1.2 Discuss selection of images with relevant personnel
1.3 Assess scanner features to ensure that outcomes will
meet the requirements of brief
1.4 Operate scanner according to manufacturer specifications
1.5 Select scanner settings to ensure image capture meets
production requirements
1.6 Transfer and store photographic image files to a computer
using standard naming conventions
 

Element:

2.    Use digital camera to create photo images

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Discuss photographic project brief with relevant personnel
2.2 Assess digital camera features to ensure that outcomes
will meet the requirements of brief
2.3 Plan camera shots taking into account lighting, framing,
composition and other photographic techniques
2.4 Load and operate digital camera according to
manufacturer specifications
2.5 Consider digital camera focus, exposure and shutter
speed to ensure image capture meets production
requirements
2.6 Check photographic images for fitness of purpose to
comply with brief
2.7 Transfer and store photographic image files to a computer
using standard naming conventions
 

Element:

3.    Edit photo images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Load digital imaging software and import photo image
source files
3.2 Manipulate and save digital images using designated
digital imaging software
3.3 Create photo images that incorporate visual design and
communication principles using designated digital
imaging software
3.4 Evaluate the outcome for visual impact, effectiveness and
fitness for purpose
3.5 Confirm outcome with relevant personnel
 

Element:

4.    Prepare photo image assets

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Save files in appropriate output format to meet platform
requirements
4.2 Assign metadata tags if required
4.3 Group files logically in a folder system using standard
naming conventions
4.4 Store files in share drive or repository for production team
access
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product. l be able to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product.


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to,

• online research
• work shopping
• independent project based work
 


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
Elements

Class           Class Content Elements
Class 1 Overview of course content and assessment requirements. Introduction to Occupational Health + Safety (OH+S)
Introduction to image capture: digital + scan
Photoshop: application settings, toolbar, image import
Practical exercises (formative): Using a digital camera, take a portrait, import to Photoshop and save as JPEG. Produce a scanner workflow document.
 

Elements 1
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

Element 2
2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

Element 3
3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

Element 4
4.1
 

Class 2 Image workflow and file management (JPEG/PSD)
Photoshop: image size, cropping, layers, non destructive editing, adding text to image
Practical exercise (formative): Use Photoshop to edit and save image (JPEG)
Summative assignment topic choice (AV images or OH+S)
 
Element 1
1.2, 1.6

Element 2
2.1, 2.2

Element 3
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Element 4
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4


 

Class 3 Photoshop: colour correction, masking, retouching/repair photos
Practical exercise: Using a digital camera, photograph (at least 8 images) and present shortlist of three images of AV gear or OH+S issues for summative assessment
 
Element 3
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Element 4
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
 

Class 4 Introduction to presenting images (PowerPoint)
Photoshop: retouch + repair photos
Practical exercise (summative): Retouch your three summative images (AV equipment or OH+S)/ add text to images
Element 3
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Element 4
4.1, 4.3, 4.4

Class 5  Practical exercise (summative): Produce assessment PowerPoint presentation/present to class Element 4
4.1, 4.3, 4.4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Galer & Andrews, 2010, Photoshop CS5 Essential Skills, Focal Press.

www.lynda.com


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of University library facilities, in researching and developing photographic and digital imaging techniques.


Other Resources

Other required resources include a suitable digital camera and a media storage device such as a portable hard drive or a USB flash drive, with at least 4Gb capacity.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include ongoing class exercises and construction of a high-resolution photographic document.


Assessment Tasks

You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course..

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Formative Assesments

1. Capture and save a photograph: Introduction to photography and Photoshop
Demonstrate your ability to correctly compose and execute a photograph - by taking a portrait.
Demonstrate your ability to operate a scanner by producing a step-by-step instructional document
Import and save your image.

Due by week 2, semester 1.
 

2. Presentation to the class of the topic you have chosen for the Summative Assessment.
Present your concept for Summative Assessment 01, concept for photographing AV equipment or
OH+S issues. Add text to your portrait.

Due by end of class Week 2, semester 1.

Summative Assesments

Photographs with labels:
For this brief you must complete ONE of the two detailed tasks
1. Photograph and add text labels to three photographs of three different items of AV equipment. Identify and add text labels/caption to identify three technical items in each image.

or

2. Find three different examples of occupational health and safety (OH+S) hazards in your environment and add text labels/captions to identify the hazards as well as text labels/captions that offer a solution(s) for the issue in each image.

In small groups, produce a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class.

Due in Week 5, semester 1.

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this course are as follows:

CA    Competency Achieved
NYC  Not yet Competent
DNS  Did Not Submit for Assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

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.

Attendance
The major learning experience involves theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.

Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will 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)
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline


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


Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
 

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