Course Title: Research and exploit photo imaging trends
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6255C
Course Title: Research and exploit photo imaging trends
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5309 - Diploma of 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: Eddie JAVIER & Jessie DIBLASI
Phone: 0399254774
Email: eddie.javier@rmit.edu.au, jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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 be required to exploit creative and commercial opportunities as they arise from emerging trends in the photo imaging industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging trends |
Element: |
Element 1. Research trends and emerging technologies in the photoimaging industry. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify trends and emerging technologies using appropriate sources of information . |
Element: |
Element 2. Exploit creative and commercial opportunities in the photoimaging industry. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use critical thinking techniques to identify creative/commercial opportunities as they arise from |
Element: |
Element 3. Review adoption of trends and emerging technologies against photoimaging business practice. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review performance of exploited opportunities against personal/business objectives. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to research trends and emerging technologies in the photoimaging industry.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
●lectures & tutorials
●class exercises
●group discussions
●online research
●work shopping of students’ own projects
●guest lecture/presentation
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
●online research
●independent project based work
●visits to galleries + events
Teaching Schedule
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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 |
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| Week | Class content | Assessment Due |
| 1 | In class: Introduction to the course, including course overview and explanation of course structure + assessment.
Where do you want to be |
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| 2 | Lecture: Special Guest Lecture: Photojournalism (AM) Lecture: Commercial digital Practice KB (PM) In class - Continue research Wiki on selected photographers |
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| 3 | Lecture: Guest lecture: Developing Creative Ideas + the contemporary photographic practice
In class – Continue research Wiki on selected photographers |
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| 4 | Lecture: Wedding portrait RA Lecture: Pitching Ideas/Elevator Pitch In class - Wiki/research peer review |
Assessment Item 1 Wiki ungraded. due |
| 5 |
No Class this week |
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| 6 |
Lecture: Guest Lecture Commercial practice RIP
In class - Workshop ideas for folios
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| 7 |
Lecture: Folios of work: Graduates will present a selection of final folios of work, presentation briefs + the process of development. In class - Workshop ideas for folios Assessment Item 3 – Briefing |
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| 8 |
In Class: Assessment 2 DUE – Panel Presentations
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Assessment Item 2 ungraded: Elevator Pitch |
| 9 |
In Class: Assessment 2 DUE Panel Presentations |
Assessment Item 2 ungraded: Elevator Pitch |
| 10 | In Class: Appointments/Lab + Studio Access |
Assessment Item 3 graded: Interactive pdf |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
http://acmp.com.au/ |
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include:
Written assignments and practical tasks
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are Graded and Ungraded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. Once you have demonstrated competency, your final assessment task will be graded. For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Research assessment items for this unit are:
Assessment Task 1: Photographer Research Wiki
Ungraded Assessment
Due - Week 4
Assessment Task 2: Elevator Pitch
Ungraded Assessment
Due - Week 8 + Week 9
Assessment Task 3: Creative/Commercial Brief
Graded Assessment
Due - Week 10
Please note: The outcome of Assessment Task 3: Creative/Commercial Brief, will be realised in CUVPHI516A(VART6254)Research the role & use of the photo image in visual communication.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHDCompetent with High Distinction
CDICompetent with Distinction
CCCompetent with Credit
CAGCompetency Achieved - Graded
NYCNot 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
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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.
Assessment and Feedback
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, 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 Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for 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.
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
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