Course Title: Develop digital imaging skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6332C
Course Title: Develop digital imaging skills
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Ben Mastwyk
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819
Course Contact Email: ben.mastwyk@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ben Mastwyk
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use basic techniques to work with digital images.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG201A Develop digital imaging skills |
Element: |
1. Prepare digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and obtain digital imaging tools, equipment and materials 1.2 Prepare tools, equipment and materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people |
Element: |
2. Use and test digital imaging techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 View a range of digital images in different styles and discuss with others how effects are achieved 2.2 Match potential techniques to the ideas for the work with the assistance of key people 2.3 Test nominated techniques to determine the effects they achieve 2.4 Safely use selected techniques to produce digital images 2.5 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible 2.6 Clean and store tools, equipment and materials according to safety requirements and specific needs of different items |
Element: |
3. Make plans to develop skills |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Seek feedback on digital imaging work from key people 3.2 Respond positively to feedback and identify key areas for improvement 3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include:
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Activities | Competencies |
1 |
Produce in-store stationery package(Illustrator) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, |
| 2 | Review Visual ID View BCards Discuss Printing Options (Inc RMIT Printers) Prep Art for Vinyl |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 3 | Discuss Resumes Create LinkedIn Profile Reinterpret Visual Identity Vinyl Demo (Record and Post online) |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 4 | Presentation Presentation InDesign Tutorial Set up Presentation Template - Photography |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 5 | Present Visual ID InDesign Presentation cont. Apply visual ID to vinyl Apply vID to Sam’s sheet (AI) |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 6 | Cut Vinyl | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 7 | Web discussion Intro to WIX Set up Wix Account |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 8 | Site review Photography presentation Setup Photo Archive |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 9 | Site review Photography presentation Setup Photo Archive |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 10 | Image Editing | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 11 | Image Editing | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 12 | Sketchup | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 13 | Sketchup | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 14 | Sketchup | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 15 | Sketchup | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 16 | Sketchup | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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.
Assessment tasks are:
2 x Major projects
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Instore Stationary
Replicate instore stationary from example using Adobe Illustrator
C / NYC
Due Week 1
Visual Identity
Reinterpret personal Visual Identity & apply to various materials
C / NYC
Due Week 5
Resume
Produce a personal resume to a professional standard
C / NYC
Due Week 8
InDesign Presentation
Produce multipage presentation of works using InDesign
C / NYC
Due Week 7
Produce vinyl
Produce multipage presentation of VMP works using InDesign
C / NYC
Due Week 9
Sketchup Model
Produce a virtual 3D model using Trimble Sketchup
C / NYC + GRADED
Due Week 16
VM Folio
Produce an industry standard visual portfolio of personal works for printed and online viewing
C / NYC + GRADED
Due Week 32
Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
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