Course Title: Colour grade moving images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6208C
Course Title: Colour grade moving images
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4295 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
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: Shane Willner-Browne
Phone: (03) 9925 4815
Email: shane.willner-browne@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
Post-production technicians involved in digital intermediate workflow, colour graders, colourists, telecine operators and archival media technicians apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit.
Colour grading is the process of altering and enhancing the colour of motion picture or television images, either electronically, photochemically or digitally. The process is completed by transferring the output from grading to the required medium, e.g. DVD, film, video.
Colourists need strong visual, creative and technical skills. Also critical to the grading process is attention to detail and accuracy, as well as effective safe working practices.
In most circumstances, limited supervision is required of people working at this level of expertise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images |
Element: |
1. Clarify work requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Prepare equipment for grading process. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ensure equipment is fully operational and work area is organised appropriately |
Element: |
3. Grade images for colour. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply basic (primary) colour corrections for each scene to ensure overall balance |
Element: |
4. Finalise colour grading. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 View results on relevant format and make further corrections as required in consultation with production personnel |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to apply creative colour grading techniques to a range of media productions.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities will consist of:
- demonstrations
- workshops
- practical exercises
- productions
- discussions
- screenings
- reading set texts
- research
- planning and development of visual effects assessments
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading, study, practice and screenings
Teaching Schedule
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 | ||
Week | Class Content | Assessment |
Week 1 | Overview of the course content, resources, assessments and course expectations Introduction to SpeedGrade File and Project management Introduction to principles of colour grading Includes – class exercises and discussion |
Assessment guide handed out |
Week 2 | Revision of week 1 SpeedGrade operation SpeedGrade interface Using the SpeedGrade toolset Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 3 | Revision from week 2 Basic colour theory 1 SpeedGrade operation Correcting luma & chroma Primary colour grading Using & saving looks Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 4 | Revision from week 3 SpeedGrade operation Shot consistency & matching colours Automatic shot matching technique Working with broadcast safe Understanding colour warnings Exporting the sequence Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 5 | Revision of weeks 1 - 4 Assessment Task 1 |
Task 1: Due |
Week 6 | Revision of weeks 1 to 5 SpeedGrade operation Shadows, midtones & highlights - part 1 Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 7 | Revision of week 6 SpeedGrade operation Shadows, midtones & highlights - part 2 Masks Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 8 | Revision of week 7 Basic colour theory 2 Creating graphic looks Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 9 | Revision of week 8 SpeedGrade operation Keyframing your grade Working with colour effects Includes – class exercises and discussion |
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Week 10 | Revision of weeks 1 to 9 Assessment Task 2 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 2 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 2 |
Week 11 | Revision of weeks 1 to 9 Assessment Task 2 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 2 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 2 |
Week 12 | Revision of weeks 1 to 9 Assessment Task 2 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 2 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 2 |
Week 13 | Assessment Task 3 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 3 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 3 |
Week 14 | Assessment Task 3 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 3 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 3 |
Week 15 | Assessment Task 3 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 3 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 3 |
Week 16 | Assessment Task 3 Note: Rolling assessment will take place. Please read the Colour Grading Task 3 schedule for your assessment appointment time. Paper handout of schedule given out during scheduled class time; digital version available on Blackboard. |
Task 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Hullfish, R, Fowler, J 2003, Color Correction for Digital Video, CMP Books, USA |
References
Cohen, S 2010, Avid Agility: Working Faster and More Intuitively with Avid Media Composer (2nd Ed), Createspace, USA |
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Hullfish, R 2008, The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, Focal Press, USA (available in the library) |
Other Resources
Portable Hard Drive -
• Firewire 800 (Mac formatted) Will require an adapter.
• USB Stick or passport drive (Mac formatted)
• USB 3 (Mac formatted)
• Thunderbolt (Mac formatted) - Optional
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects
Assessment Tasks
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 Tasks:-
1. Primary colour grading to a broadcast safe standard. Terminology & procedures research exercise. Ungraded - Due Week 5
2. Perform primary & secondary colour grading techniques - 24 Melbourne segment. Ungraded - Conducted Weeks 10, 11 and 12
3. Perform primary & secondary colour grading techniques - TV program. Graded - Conducted Weeks 13, 14, 15 and 16
For further information on assessments and 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 Comptency 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
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
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.
Assessment Feedback:
Assessment feedback is used to enable and enhance student learning. You will receive spoken and/or written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can improve your work. www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Assessment:
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 adjustment to your assessment. To support student success, RMIT University provides a range of adjustments to assessment. www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
You may be eligible for credit towards this course if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning. You can find out more about this process on the RMIT website. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
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