Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART5969C
Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5314 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers: Tania Jovanovic
Phone: 9925 4269
Emails: tania.jovanovic@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course develops the skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into online and print documents.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images |
Element: |
1. Use scanner to capture photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Source and select appropriate photographic images according to requirements of photographic project brief |
Element: |
2. Use digital camera to create photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
7. Discuss photographic project brief with relevant personnel |
Element: |
3. Edit photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
14. Load digital imaging software and import photo image source files |
Element: |
4. Prepare photo image assets |
Performance Criteria: |
19. Save files in appropriate output format to meet platform requirements |
Learning Outcomes
You will develop the skills and knowledge to prepare high quality digital photo images.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is co-delivered and assessed with COSC6084C Produce Complex Desktop Published Documents.
In this course, you learn through -
1. In-class activities:
• lab-based lectures
. guest speaker
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching
• group discussion
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• workshopping of students’ own projects
• analysis/critique of work
2. Out-of-class activities:
• independent project based work
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Activities | Assessment Due |
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents Elements |
CUIFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images Elements |
1 |
Outline of the course structure and assessment Microsoft Word |
Various - create your own style sheet with headers and footer included. Creating tables |
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1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 |
1.1 1.2 |
2 |
Microsoft Word Desktop Publishing in Microsoft Word |
Use supplied information to create an A4 information sheet | 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 |
1.1 1.2 |
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3 |
Introduction to Photoshop: Basic Photoshop Project work: Word |
Searching the Internet for appropriately sized graphics. |
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3.3 3.4 |
1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 |
4 |
Introduction to Indesign Project work: Word |
Using the Tool Box Creating text and graphics Important Typesetting techniques; (Tracking, kerning, leading etc). Importing from Word; Style Sheets Importing images from Photoshop. |
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
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5 | Indesign |
Creating a Mock up A4 Flyer Why use Layers The correct layering function Creating a PDF |
Assessment 1 (Formatting Word document) due |
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 |
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6 |
Photography Learning how best use your iPhone, to create publishable images |
Portrait workshop external locations Create 3 portraits – different locations using the kitcan apps, or Photoshop |
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2.3 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 |
1:1-6 2: 7-13 |
7 |
Indesign Commence Assessment Task 3 Thinking about text and graphic layouts Managing your time Design concepts |
Image search Permissions Layouts |
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.4 |
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8 | Indesign |
Experimenting with various design elements |
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.4 |
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9 | Photography |
3 interiors 3 exteriors to be created and submitted during workshop time. |
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
2: 7-13 3:14-18 |
10 |
Indesign Layout principles (cont) Project work |
Project work | 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.4 |
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11 |
Photography Project work |
Covering an event workshop. Supply 3 images from the workshop Project work |
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5.1 5.2 5.3 |
4:16-20
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Semester break: 21 September - 2 October |
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12 | Indesign |
Creating an alternative look of your publication, to submit to the client |
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.4 |
1.1 |
13 |
Indesign The importance of Preflight The printing a booklet option in InDesign Creating the correct PDF Using Adobe Acrobat Sending the correct PDF files to the printer |
Assessment Task 2 (Creative writing brochure) due
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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 |
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14 |
Adapting for online content Examining different programs and templates Selecting your preferred option |
Slides shows and examples | 5.2 5.3 |
2.12 3. 14–17 4.19, 20 |
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15 | Project work |
1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.3 5.1 |
4.19, 20 | ||
16 | Project work |
Assessment task 3 (Adaptation to online) | 5.2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Recommended Texts |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
- Web-based material via electronic blackboard, weekly work sheets, and handouts are made available as required.
- Students will require a USB flash drive on which to backup their work.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- participation in written exercises, in class and online
- evaluation of photo images
- practical demonstrations of scanners and digital cameras
Assessment Tasks
This course is assessed together with COSC6084C Produce Complex Desktop Published Documents.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment Task 1: Formatting a Word document
You will use given content to create a newsletter in Word.
Due: Week 5 (5 August)
Assessment 2: Creative Writing promotional brochure (graded)
You will be given text and asked to create your own images to design and layout a brochure about a Creative Writing course.
Due: Week 13 (14 October)
Assessment Task 3: Adapting a print layout to online
Using your brochure from assessment Task 2, you will adapt the content for online use.
Due: Week 16 (4 November)
Graded assesment in this course uses the following grades:
- 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
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated 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 you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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. Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Academic progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Academic integrity and plagiarism
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