Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press printing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5961C
Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press printing
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5228 - Diploma of Photoimaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mr Robert Gale
Phone: 9925 4848
Email: rob.gale@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
There are no prerequisites or co requisites.
The unit is taught in conjunction with Make illustrative images for publication and display CUVPHI512A.
Course Description
This course looks at skills and knowledge required for preparing client image files for pre-press processing. This practice is used by those working in the digital imaging industry, where image files require processing before printing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing |
Element: |
1Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source a checklist for printing requirements from |
Element: |
2Prepare files for pre-press processing. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3Wrap up and review print |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Catalogue and archive images appropriately. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to plan and implement a pre press project’s production workflow, through the application of relevant software, profiles, layout and image processing techniques. You will also be aware of considerations such as financial planning and feasibility.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• field trips
• independent project based work
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• independent project based work
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
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1 Feb 8th |
Introduction and Assignment 1 & 2 Briefs - RGB to CMYK Tutorial Discussion Assignment 2 ’The Book Project’ Overview |
CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3 |
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2 Feb 15th |
Assignment 1. Location shoot - Fitzroy Gardens/Capt Cook Cottage Brochure | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3 3.1, 3.4, 3.5 CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5. |
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3 Feb 22nd |
Submission: Assignment 1 Class review | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3 1, 3.1, 3.4,3.5 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4 |
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4 Mar 1st |
Assignment 2. Book Proposal: Submission of 1 page typed proposal, of the subject matter and the intended approach to including costing. Student to make 5 minute presentation to the class | Submit assignment 1 | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3.1, 3.3, 3.4,3.5 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4 |
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5 Mar 8th |
RGB to CMYK workflow Tutorial - Soft proof techniques using PS CS4 Demonstrate book layout issue Colorspace, profile, uploading method |
CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1,1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5,2.6, 3.1 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.5,2.7, 3.4, 3.5, 4.5 |
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6 Mar 15th |
Assignment 2 - Critique 1 : 3 Images due, Participate & comment in critique. | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3 1, 2, 3.1, 3.4,3.5 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4 |
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7 Mar 22nd |
Project work | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3 1, 2, 3.1 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4 |
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8 Mar 29th |
Assignment 2 – One On One :Appointments |
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9 Apr 5th |
Guest Lecture - Book production: Project feasibility, financials, layout, photography, colour proofing, marketing, distribution. | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4 |
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10 Apr 12th |
Bryce Dunkley Guest Lectures - Digital Production instruction and costing. |
CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and displayCUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3 |
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11 Apr 19th |
Assignment 2 - Critique 2 : 8 Images due, Participate & comment in critique. | CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3,2.7, 2.8, 2.9,3 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4 |
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12 May 3rd |
Project work |
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13 May 10th |
Mike Bandenburg ’The One Man Publishing company’ Guest Lectures - Digital Production instruction and costing. |
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14 May 14th |
Project work | UVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3,2.7, 2.8, 2.9,3 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4 |
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15 May 24th |
Project work in class |
CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.1, 1.2,1.3,2.7, 2.8, 2.9,3 CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4 |
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16 May 31st |
Final Assessment & review |
CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3 |
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17 | Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Galer M., Andrews P. 2010 Photoshop CS5 – Essential Skills, Focal Press |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Personal Hard Drive 350 - 500gig
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 preparation of digital files.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assignment 1.
Location shoot - Fitzroy Gardens/Capt Cook Cottage Brochure
Assignment 2. Book Proposal: Submission of 1 page typed proposal, of the subject matter and the intended approach to including costing. Student to make 5 minute presentation to the class
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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 verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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;Late Submissions
Please refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions and plagiarism
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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