Course Title: Process photo images to work-print and file stage
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6268C
Course Title: Process photo images to work-print and file stage
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4312 - Certificate IV in Photo Imaging
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: Michelle Jarni
Email: michelle.jarni@rmit.edu.au
Support teacher: Naomi Herzog
Email: naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au
Phone 9925-4170
Nominal Hours: 120
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
NIL
Course Description
In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to use techniques for image processing. It is a specialisation unit and refers to specific equipment and techniques used for making photo work-print images.
Current photoimaging industry practice relies increasingly on digital imaging processes and this is reflected in the training and assessment of this unit.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage |
Element: |
Element 3. Finalise the processing of photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select appropriate source images |
Element: |
Element 4. Restore work environment and equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Safely clean and restore work environment to its original state |
Element: |
Element 1. Prepare for photo image processing |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm photo image processing requirements from work brief |
Element: |
Element 2. Process images |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Download digital files as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to produce a folio of printed work to a high standard consistent with industry practice. The production of this folio will incorporate the development of proof sheets, digital files and work prints which demonstrate the application of selected and core techniques.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures & tutorials
class exercises
class presentations
group discussion
online research
work shopping of students’ own images
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• research (online /library /public displays/galleries)
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Digital tools – image adjustment basics tutorial 4
Review high key concepts
| Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
| SEMESTER 1 | |||
| 1 | Assignment Briefing / Overview of learning resources, workspaces & RMIT setup Colour Management – Introduction to colour management Target file briefing |
Assignment Briefing | 1, |
| 2 | Colour Management – Workflow Target file development |
Target file development | 1, |
| 3 | Colour Management – Papers & Output Digital tools – Papers, Printer workflow & Printer profiles Resolution, Colour spaces, histogram Digital processing –image adjustment basics tutorial 1 Target assignment - Digital review |
Target files to labs | 1, 4 |
| 4 | Digital processing –image adjustment basics tutorial 2 |
Folio Hi key concepts and research posting to blogs Printing of target inkjets files |
2, 3 |
| 5 | Digital processing – Image adjustments basics tutorial 2 Curves, Levels & adjustments & intro to masks. Review target submissions |
Target file report writing 1st shoots for high key (out of class) |
2, 3 |
| 6 | Digital tools – image adjustment basics tutorial 4 Review high key concepts |
1st shoots for high key (out of class) | |
| 7 | Digital tools – image adjustment basics tutorial 5 Project work Review proof sheets & file development |
Formative Item 1 due - Target Prints Folio Hi key - shots to blogs - review with tutor |
2, 3 |
| 8 | Digital tools – Bridge for review, output & proof sheets Review proof sheets & file development |
Folio Hi key - shots to blogs - review with tutor | 2, 3, |
| 9 | Project work – Review Digital Drafts – Hi Key Folio & file development |
Formative Item 2 due - Proof sheets & 1st Draft Images posted onto blogs for high key folio item |
1, 3 |
| 10 | Digital tools – image adjustments & enhancements Folio & file development |
High key PSD Digital file development | 2, 3 |
| 11 | Digital tools – image adjustments & enhancements selection techniques 2 |
Hi Key psd file development & test prints Hi Key Folio final prints |
2, 3 |
| 12 | Digital tools – image adjustments & enhancements sharpening techniques Inkjet Print Output Project work – printing |
Formative Item 3 due - Proof sheets & 1st Draft Images posted onto blogs for low key folio item |
2, 3 |
| 13 | Digital tools – image adjustments & enhancements Inkjet Print Output Project work – printing |
Low key PSD Digital file development | 3, 4 |
| 14 | Inkjet Print Output Project work – printing |
Low Key psd file development & test prints
Low Key Folio final prints Formative Item 4 due - |
3, 4 |
| 15 | Print Output Project work – printing |
Hi Key Folio final prints | 3, 4 |
| 16 | Submission and presentations | Summative assessment Item due – At start of class |
1 |
| 17 | Assessment Week - Non Attendance week | ||
| SEMESTER 2 | |||
| 1 | Semester 2 assignments briefing Digital processing – B&W Conversion methods 1 |
Assignment Briefing | 1, 2, 3 |
| 2 | Digital processing – B&W Conversion methods 2 | 2, 3 | |
| 3 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - extending tones |
Formative Item 1 due B&W raw conversion |
2, 3 |
| 4 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - splitting tones | 2, 3 | |
| 5 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements – digital to analogue - Applying grain | Formative Item 2 due - Proof sheets for Folio items - Portraits 1 & 2 posted on the blogs |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 6 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements – digital to analogue - Applying textures |
Formative Item 3 due B&W Toning treatment |
2, 3 |
| 7 | Alternative process – image adjustments & enhancements - Cyanotypes, Van dykes etc | Portraits - PSD Digital file development | 2, 3 |
| 8 | Alternative process – image adjustments & enhancements - digital version polaroid transfers & borders | Portraits - PSD Digital file development | 2, 3 |
| 9 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - Project work |
Portraits - psd file development & test prints Portraits - Folio final prints Formative Item 4 due - |
1, 2, 3 |
| 10 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - Project work | Landscape or Urbanscape - PSD Digital file development | 1, 2, 3 |
| 11 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - Project work |
Landscape or Urbanscape - PSD Digital file development Formative Item 5 due - Alt Process image selection - post to blogs for poresentation |
2, 3, 4 |
| 12 | Digital processing – image adjustments & enhancements - Project work – printing | Landscape or Urbanscape - psd file development & test prints
Landscape or Urbanscape - Folio final prints |
3, 4 |
| 13 | Project work – printing | Alt Process - PSD Digital file development | 3, 4 |
| 14 | Project work – printing | Alt Process - PSD Digital file development | 3, 4 |
| 15 | Project work – printing |
Alt Process - psd file development & test prints Summative Item due – Sem 2 Complete Folio – 4 inkjet prints (portrait, Lanscape/Urbancape and Alt Process Prints) |
3, 4 |
| 16 | Class presentations | In class presentation | 1 |
| 17 | Assessment Week - Non Attendance week | ||
| NOTE | Schedule may change as required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information and to make use of RMIT’s library database facilities. |
Other Resources
personal data storage device (min 2), personal computer with Bridge and Photoshop CS5, access to camera and lighting equipment as required.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include:
- reviews and feedback sessions
- demonstration and various applications of imaging processing techniques
- produce proof sheets and work within a structured workflow process
- output digital files to produce prints using a variety of output mediums chromogenic and inkjet.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered 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.
Semester 1 & 2 Assessment items include:
SEMESTER 1 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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Target prints and report
Produce a test target digital file and print using a range of output mediums. Write a report with findings.
Due – week 7 -
Digital Proof sheets Folio (High Key)
Proof sheets and a digital work in progress file of a shortlisted High Key image for feedback and evaluation
Due - week 9 -
Digital Proof sheets Folio (Low Key)
Proof sheets and a digital work in progress file of a shortlisted Low Key image for feedback and evaluation
Due - week 12 -
Digital files for folio - psd files
Digital Folio PSD files due for electronic Submission
Due – week 14
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SEMESTER 1 Summative ASSESSMENT
Folio – 2 images
Produce a folio of two images comprising of 1 high key and 1 low key image each. The folio must contain both digital files as well as final pigmented inkjet prints. The files and the prints must contain the full range of tones with no clipping to demonstrate appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques
Due – Week 14 (digital file) & Week 16 (pigmented inkjet prints)
SEMESTER 2 - FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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B&W raw conversion (x 3 treatments)
Produce three B&W treatments of the one source file provided
Due week 3 -
Digital Portrait Proof sheets and PSD work in progress file for each B&W portrait Folio Item
Produce a digital work in progress file of shortlisted images for feedback and evaluation
Due - week 5 -
B&W Split Toning treatment
Produce 2 split toned treatments of the one source file provided as psd files
Due - week 6 -
Digital Proof sheets and PSD work in progress file for Split Tone Landscape/Urbanscape Folio Item
Produce a digital work in progress file and proof sheet of shortlisted images for feedback and evaluation
Due - week 9 -
Alternative Process Folio Item - PSD work in progress file
Produce a digital work in progress file of the selected image to be used for the alternative process folio item for feedback and evaluation
Due - week 11
SEMESTER 2 Summative ASSESSMENT
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Folio – 4 final prints
Produce a Black & White folio of four images comprising of 2 portraits, 1 split toned landscape and 1 of personal choice from your own work (using an alternative process technique). The folio must contain both digital files as well as final pigmented inkjet prints. The files and the prints must be black and white contain the full range of tones with no clipping to demonstrate appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques
Due – Week 16
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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
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
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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