Course Title: Participate in OHS processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: VART6271C

Course Title: Participate in OHS processes

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

Guy Little

9925 4623

guy.little@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

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 will select and apply lighting to a range of subjects in different work spaces.

This course covers the planning, organization, set up, lighting and shooting of studio photography. You will gain the technical skills for operating the 5x4 camera & E6 film, medium format 6x7 camera & E6 film and DSLR. You will gain skills and techniques required for being a professional assistant.


 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Element:

1. Work safely

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Follow established safety procedures when conducting work
1.2. Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures


Element:

2. Implement workplace safety requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns about safety in the workplace
2.2. Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons and record them in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3. Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks 
2.4. Report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons


Element:

3. Participate in OHS consultative processes

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities
3.2. Raise OHS issues with designated persons in accordance with organisational procedures
3.3. Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards

Element:

4. Follow safety procedures

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Identify and report emergency incidents
4.2. Follow organisational procedures for responding to emergency


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to select and apply lighting to a range of subjects in different work spaces.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of:

In class activities include, but are not limited to:
teacher demonstration
student practice using a range of equipment
group discussion
teacher directed group activities
work shopping of students’ own projects

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
online research
sourcing subject matter, props & models


Teaching Schedule

Week

Class content

This course is co-delivered and assess with BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes.

Assessment Due Elements
1 Course outline, assessment & introduction, lighting stands, clamps & supports  OHS assessment 1 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A  1,2

2 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of lighting stands & supports  OHS assessment 1 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
3 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of tripods booms release plates  OHS assessment 2 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
4 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of monoblocs softboxes  OHS assessment 3 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
5 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of monoblocs softboxes  OHS assessment 3 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
6 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of Cambo 5x4 camera & light meter  OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3
BSBOHS201A 1,2
7 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of Cambo 5x4 camera & light meter  OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3
BSBOHS201A 1,2
8 Review of Lighting Formative 1
Practical use of Cambo 5x4 & light meter
 OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3
9 Review of Lighting Formative 1 shooting practical of assignments, Cambo 5x4 & light meter  OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
10 Review of Lighting Formative 1 shooting practical of assignments Cambo 5x4 & light meter

Lighting Formative 1 due

OHS assessment 4 & 6 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
11 Review of Lighting Formative 1 shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios

Lighting Formative 2 due

OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
12 Review of Lighting Formative 1 & 2 & Summative 1, shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios

Lighting Formative 3 due

OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
13 Review of Lighting Formative 1 & 2 & Summative 1, shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios  OHS assessment 5 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
14 Review of Lighting Formative 1 & 2 & Summative 1, shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios  OHS assessment 5 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
15 Review of Lighting Formative 1 & 2 & Summative 1, shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios & flash  OHS assessment 5 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
16 Class critique on semesters shooting assignments. Bring all three assignments & lighting ratios & flash

Lighting Summative 1 due

OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 3,4
BSBOHS201A 3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.


References


Other Resources

Personal data storage device, personal computer with current versions of In Design, Acrobat, Bridge and Photoshop and current web browsers as required, as available in RMIT labs.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include:
Shooting assignments to a brief in the studio with time for re shoots. Planning mock ups and dialogue with the teacher are part of the process. Students will also be required to assess their assistants.


Assessment Tasks

This course is co-delivered and assess with BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes.

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.

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.

Assessment tasks in this course include:

Formative Assessment
You will complete three formative assessments,

- Lighting Formative 1 (Food) due Week 10.
- Lighting Formative 2 (Rembrandt): due Week 11.

- Lighting Formative 3 (Assistant Assessment) due Week 12.

For each shoot you will follow the same process:

Before you shoot :
Sketch or mock up of your idea signed off by teacher.
Discussion with the teacher on your idea.
The teacher will allocate you an assistant who you will assess as they follow your direction.

After the shoot you will submit the following:

Assessment of your assistant on the day of the shoot (checklist)
The transparency
Hi res of your final image
Low res of your final image


Summative Assessment

Lighting assignment, due week 16.

You will complete a portrait shoot following the same process as you followed in the formative 1 and 2 assignments, 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
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.

Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1

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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y

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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n

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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