Course Title: Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6257C
Course Title: Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
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
Teacher: Eddie Javier
Phone: 0399254774
Email: ejavier@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will be required to produce creative and innovative photo images using photo lighting principles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting |
Element: |
Element 1. Research light and its relationship to |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and review historical and contemporary lighting techniques and technology for descriptive and emotive lighting.
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Element: |
Element 3. Apply descriptive and emotive lighting in a photoimaging context. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Produce a series of photoimages using appropriate lighting techniques and technology.
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Element: |
Element 2. Experiment with light and resolve lighting problems for complex subjects. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Source and apply shoot requirements to identified range of lighting experiments.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Research light and its relationship to photoimaging.
Experiment with light and resolve lighting problems for complex subjects.
Apply descriptive and emotive lighting in a photoimaging context.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures
group discussion
teacher directed group activities/projects
work shopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
online research
independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
10 | Week 10 Intro to Course Course guide discussion Assessment discussion [Lighting appropriate to topic/subject Studio Practice – Paper |
Formative task 1 Execute shoot in emotive lighting |
1 |
11 | Week 11 Studio Practice – Paper assessment Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. *Assessment Paper |
Formative Task 1 – due on server | 2, 3 |
12 | Week 12 Studio Practice – Food Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. |
Formative task 2 Execute shoot in emotive lighting |
2, 3 |
13 | Week 13 Studio Practice – Food assessment Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. *Assessment Food
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Formative Task 1 – due on server Formative Task 2 – due on server |
2, 3
1 |
14 | Week 14 Studio Practice – Self-portrait Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. |
Formative Task 3 – Execute shoot in emotive lighting | 2, 3 |
15 | Week 15 Studio Practice – Self-portrait Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. *Assessment Self-portrait |
Formative Task 3 – due on server | 2, 3 |
16 | Week 16 *Assessment Submission Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting. Submit all 3 as per specifications on the RMIT C5041 Server.
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Summative Task 3 images +reports submission on server |
2, 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
http://acmp.com.au/ |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include: written assessments and practical tasks.
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 including detailed briefs for each task 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.
Formative Assessment
Task 1: Theme Paper - this task is in three parts – the research/planning, execution and completed image.
Research/Planning
This assessment is based on the research that you did in CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging trends . In particular, you are required to supply the six (6) images from your assessment in CUVPHI517A . They will provide the basis for your shoot in Emotive Lighting.
The first step is to discuss with your teacher the proposed shoot based around these images, covering:
Lighting techniques
Style
Format
This will be done in class on week one. You will be provided with feedback from your teacher and peers on your proposal.
Execution
Execute shoot in Emotive lighting (this class)
You will be assessed on your studio practice including:
set-up,
team work lighting techniques,
styling and
camera craft .
This will be done in the studio.
Produce one (1) image according to the brief “Paper”. You will be provided with feedback on your image from your teacher and your peers.
Task 2: Theme Food - this task is in three parts – the research/planning, execution and completed image.
Research/Planning
This assessment is based on the research that you did in CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging trends . In particular, you are required to supply the six (6) images from your assessment in CUVPHI517A . They will provide the basis for your shoot in Emotive Lighting.
The first step is to discuss with your teacher the proposed shoot based around these images, covering:
• Lighting techniques
• Style
• Format
This will be done in class on week four. You will be provided with feedback from your teacher and peers on your proposal.
Execution
Execute shoot in Emotive lighting (this class)
You will be assessed on your studio practice including:
• set-up,
• team work lighting techniques,
• styling and
• camera craft .
This will be done in the studio.
Produce one (1) image according to the brief “food”. You will be provided with feedback on your image from your teacher and your peers.
Task 3: Theme Self Portrait - this task is in three parts – the research/planning, execution and completed image.
Research/Planning
This assessment is based on the research that you did in CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging trends . In particular, you are required to supply the six (6) images from your assessment in CUVPHI517A . They will provide the basis for your shoot in Emotive Lighting.
The first step is to discuss with your teacher the proposed shoot based around these images, covering:
• Lighting techniques
• Style
• Format
This will be done in class. You will be provided with feedback from your teacher and peers on your proposal.
Execution
Execute shoot in Emotive lighting (this class)
You will be assessed on your studio practice including:
• set-up,
• team work lighting techniques,
• styling and
• camera craft .
This will be done in the studio.
Produce one (1) images according to the brief “self-portrait”. You will be provided with feedback on your image from your teacher and your peers.
Summative Final assessment:
You are require to submit your final images to the client for each of the three briefs; Paper, Food and Self portrait
Submit all 3 final images assessments as per specifications on the RMIT C5041 Server.
Due week 16
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:
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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