Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6269C
Course Title: Capture images in response to a brief
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:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers:
Guy Little
guy.little@rmit.edu.au
Rob Lawler
rob.lawler@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 150
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
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and set up a camera shoot. Using professional equipment, and working to planned briefs, you will explore a range of image capture techniques while photographing studio and location subjects.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4312 Certificate IV in Photo Imaging. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI401A Capture images in response to a brief |
Element: |
1. Interpret the brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief |
Element: |
2. Plan and set up the shoot. |
Performance Criteria: |
: 2.1 Select camera systems and accessories and lighting consistent with the purpose for capturing images |
Element: |
3. Capture images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Adjust/calibrate settings for camera exposure and subject lighting consistent with purpose of the brief |
Element: |
4. Restore work area and equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Safely dismantle work area after use
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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.
You will be able to:
- interpret briefs for image capture work
- set up, light and execute a variety of industry type studio and location photographic shoots.
- demonstrate a well-developed command of image capture techniques
- capture images according to the requirements of a brief.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities include, but are not limited to:
- lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- workshopping
- independent project based work
- studio shoots
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures peer teaching and class
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
- online research
- 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 | Assessment Due |
1 |
Introduction Lighting Demonstration, Equipment instruction, exercises Assignment briefs for Glassware & Architecture Set |
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2 | Class exercises - Lighting | |
3 | One On One Student appointments to discuss and confirm their brief concept and details | |
4 - 7 |
Studio production & reviews - weeks 4 - 7 inclusive - studio shoots under supervision - Glassware/Bottle for advertisement purposes, including reviews and feedback for preparation of digital files for submission - Architecture location shoot reviews and feedback for preparation of digital files for submission |
Ungraded Assignment 1 & 2 Glassware & Architecture Due week 7 |
8 | Brief for new assignments – Outlined & discussed Lighting Demonstration studio
Assignment 3 & 4 Food Poster & Fashion/Portrait of a Artist Set |
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9 | Lighting Demonstration studio and location Class exercise |
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10 | One On One Student appointments to discuss and confirm student briefs, concept and details | |
11-15 |
Studio production & reviews - weeks 11-15 inclusive
- studio shoots under supervision - Food poster & text, for food festival promotion, including reviews and feedback for preparation of digital files for submission - Fashion layout or editorial story of an artist location shoot reviews and feedback for preparation of digital files |
Graded Assignment 3 & 4 Food Poster & Fashion/Portrait of an Artist Due week 15 |
16 | Review of final print submissions: Self-assessment, peer and teacher feedback. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Digital Photography: Essential Skills, Fourth Edition [Paperback] |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
DSLR Camera and lens, Cable release, USB cord to connect camera to computer, Removal Hard Drive 250-500Gig, Manfotto Tripod Hex plate
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:
- direct observation of your practical work
- evaluation of images you produce
- questioning and discussion of image capture techniques and their use
- review of folios of evidence
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
- Student to develop their own detailed briefs and to discuss in individual discussion with their teacher
In this course you will be creating & working to planned briefs that require photographing a range of studio and location subjects.
Your assignments are based on technique, time management skills & the capacity to follow a brief.
You will be required to use professional photographic equipment and techniques to achieve the desired results. Capture is made digitally with DSLR camera and in studio you will be shooting with the camera connected directly to a computer to measure & modify your results. Images captured in the class will be digitally processed and output to print in:
CUVDIG401A - Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images
Your assignments are based on technique, time management skills & the capacity to follow a brief.
- Non Graded Assignment 1 – Glassware/Bottle for advertisement purposes; Shot in STUDIO Due – Week 7
- Non Graded Assignment 2 – Create a display of digital files for an Architectural company’s exhibition; Shot on LOCATION Due- Week 7
Assessments use the following:
CA Competency achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit
Assessments (Graded)
Assessments of the 2 assignments below are averaged to produce the final grade.
- One On One Student appointments to discuss and confirm student briefs, concept and details for the 2 assignments :Week 8
- Assignment 3 – Shoot and layout a Food Poster with text for a food festival, from the layout supplied for advertisement purposes.
IN STUDIO DUE: Week 15
- Assignment 4 – Create digital files for a fashion layout or editorial story of an artist.The artist is an outsider who you source yourself in consultation with the teacher and visit on loaction and shoot them in their work environment. ON LOCATION - DUE: Week 15
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent achieved Grade
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on 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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
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 on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include 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. 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.
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