Course Title: Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: VART6258C

Course Title: Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options

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: Naomi Herzog
Phone: 9925 4170
Email: naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 70

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

NIL

Course Description

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to exploit creative and innovative options in the production of Photoimages using a variety of imaging technologies and processes.
You will gain skills in resolving complex visual communications problems and interact with a range of imaging technologies (including analogue, digital, hybrid, traditional and emerging). The selection, application and adaptation of these imaging technologies support you in the creation of innovative images.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options

Element:

Element 1. Research a range of imaging technologies

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Critique and review historical, contemporary and emerging imaging technologies with appropriate people
1.2 Examine and clarify discipline, subject matter and themes of photography/photo imaging and their related imaging technologies
1.3 Identify and review the connection between imaging technology and the visual representation, attributes and opportunities of an image’s subject matter
1.4 Evaluate specialised imaging technologies and their corresponding imaging workflow
1.5 Evaluate currency and credibility of information gathered and ensure research scope is sufficiently broad

Element:

Element 2. Create test images and evaluate attributes of imaging technologies

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Acquire or gain access to specialised imaging technologies in cooperation with imaging specialists and suppliers
2.2 Identify and apply appropriate OHS processes and standards in use of specialised imaging technologies
2.3 Apply specialised imaging technologies and imaging workflow to create test images
2.4 Review personal performance in creation of test images

Element:

Element 3. Create body of work using imaging technologies

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select appropriate imaging technology to create a body of work with specific subject matter or theme
3.2 Consider requirements of creative vision/product and adopt imaging workflow to create images
3.3 Review and adapt imaging workflow to ensure consistency of creative vision and product
3.4 Plan, prepare and organise body of work for presentation using appropriate technology and context
3.5 Review personal performance in creation of body of work and identify concepts for future research
3.6 Store and maintain reference journal of specialised imaging technologies
3.7 Document imaging workflow, reinstate equipment and archive imaging products appropriately


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to exploit creative and innovative options using a variety of imaging technologies and processes.
You will gain skills in resolving complex visual communications problems and interact with a range of imaging techniques. The selection, application and adaptation of these imaging technologies will support you in the creation of innovative images.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of:
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures & tutorials
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• review of photographic digital imaging techniques of students’ choice
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• research (online /library /public displays/galleries)
• independent project based work


Teaching Schedule

Week Class content Assessment Due Elements
1 Assignment Briefing
- Tutorial – Compositing techniques - mapping textures 1
Assignment Briefing 1
2 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - mapping textures 2
Class review – photographers’ composited/VFX works (analyse and discuss)
  1, 2
3 Tutorial - Compositing techniques - Extraction methods & masking 1   1, 2, 3
4 Tutorial - Compositing techniques - Extraction methods & masking 2
grading and skin tones
  1, 2, 3
5 Tutorial – Compositing techniques Extraction methods & masking 3
Project work

Digital Journal entry

2, 3
6 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 1a
Project work
Formative Item -Class exercise 1 2, 3
7 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 1b
Project work
 Digital Journal entry
 
2, 3
8 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 2
Project work
  2, 3
9 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 3
Project work
  Formative item - Class exercise 2 1, 2, 3
10 Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 4
Project work
  2, 3
11 Project work

Formative Item - Class exercise 3

Digital Journal entry

1, 2, 3
12 Tutorial – Calendar Layout development
Project Work - Calendar - image review & selection
  2, 3
13 Calendar Project work- for proofing, output & send pdfs to printer  Formative Item - Class exercise 4
Digital Journal entry
2, 3
14 Project work   3
15 Project Work   3
16 Folio Submission and presentation Summative 1 due 3
17 Assessment Week - Non Attendance week    
 NOTE  Schedule may change as required    


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 and to make use of RMIT’s library database facilities.


Other Resources

Personal data storage device, personal computer with current versions of Acrobat, Bridge and Photoshop, as available in RMIT labs


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include a series of exercises applying visual effects and compositing techniques to produce innovative images. These include (but are not limited to) mapping textures, advanced extraction and masking techniques in addition to compiling a collection of works together in a calendar.
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and discussions and through the application of skills and insights learned from the course content to a series of projects requiring the adaptation of contemporary digital imaging technologies which allow you to develop unique and innovative images.
 


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.

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 items include:

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

  1. Class exercise 1
    Map the photographic textures provided onto the 3D CG image provided and colour grade the final image
    Due - week 6
  2. Class exercise 2
    Smoothing skin tones
    Using the image provided apply the techniques demonstrated in class to smooth the skin tones.
    Due - week 9
  3. Class exercise 3
    Pen tool extraction
    Using the pen tool extract the subject from the image provided and place into the background image (also provided)
    Due – week 11
  4. Class exercise 4
    Hair and body extraction
    Using channel masks and paths extract the figure from the image provided and place into the background image (also provided)
    Due – week 13
  5. Digital Journal with key Folio Draft presentations
    Chart the progression and development of your two works for your folio through your digital journal.
    Present your digital work in progress files in the digital journal for feedback and evaluation as well as any source or reference material.
    Electronic Submission dates – weeks 5, 7, 11 & 13

SEMESTER 1 Summative ASSESSMENT

  1. Folio – 2 Composited images
    Produce a folio of 2 composited photorealistic images employing advanced compositing and visual effects skills.
    The folio must contain both digital files as well as final pigmented inkjet prints. The files and the prints must contain the full range of tones demonstrating appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques
    Due – Week 16 (pigmented inkjet prints)

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 experiences involve interacting with a variety of imaging technologies and processes to enable you to develop unique and innovative images. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.

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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