Course Title: Produce digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART6245C
Course Title: Produce digital images
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4311 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Course Contact: Jennifer Mills
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Van Royen
david.vanroyen@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
- In this course you will explore skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
People who produce digital images in any context may apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this course. They are still developing their expertise with digital imagery and could be producing photo images or digital art.
At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG301A Produce digital images |
Element: |
1. Plan digital imaging work through exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for digital imagery in consultation with key people as required |
Element: |
2. Prepare, maintain and store digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and organise digital imaging tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work |
Element: |
3. Create finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Safely use and adapt digital imaging techniques to create desired effects |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have completed digital art projects that will contribute to a portfolio of evidence.
Evidence of the ability to:
- produce multiple digital images or a single major work that shows some technical proficiency in chosen techniques
- work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work
- adapt the capabilities of digital imaging techniques and resources.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed studio activities/projects
- studio exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- reading articles and excerpts
- preparing for discussion
- project work
- independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Task | Elements |
| 1 | Introduction to course: - Learning outcomes - Assessment criteria - Course requirements - Camera tutorial - Borrow a camera - identify parts and safely operate camera - Maintain and prepare photographic equipment - Introduction to aperture, shutter speed and ASA. Introduce Project 1: |
To capture 6 photo images which show an understanding of exposures that reflect a conceptual development on the theme of “Land and Place”, using techniques of long exposures, drawing with light and light painting. The creation of images and the conceptual development of the images are to be documented in your Visual Diary and test prints are to be collected and displayed in your Photography Journal. Digital skills will be employed to produce a body of photographic images. |
1 |
| 2 | Using a digital camera Tools and techniques How to compose a photo Uploading and processing digital images using a computer |
Exercise 1. Compose photographs 2. Introduction to exposure 3. RAW files 4. Introduction to editing features in Photoshop |
1 |
| 3 | Basic Photoshop Tutorial, bring ideas and images to class | Present 6 photographic images reflecting the theme of “Land and Place”, using one of the following options: 1. A place that is important to you (a house, a park or beach, or a social location) |
2 |
| 4 | Bring final images to class for project 1.Images for review. Upload/scan images. Individual tutorials | 3 | |
| 5 | Introduction to project 2 Project 2: Understanding Depth of Field: ‘Still Life’ - Learning outcomes - Assessment criteria - Course requirements |
To capture 6 photo images, which show an understanding of depth of field and composition that reflect a conceptual development on the theme of “ identity”, using Still Life images. The creation of images and the conceptual development of the images are to be documented in your Visual Diary and test prints are to be collected and displayed in your Photography Journal. Digital skills will be employed to produce a body of photographic images. | 2/3 |
| 6 | Basic Lighting Tutorial, bring ideas and 1st draft of images to class | Present 3 photographic images reflecting the theme of “Identity”, using one of the two following options: 1. Photograph objects or a group of objects, which reflect your own identity 2. Photograph objects or a group of objects, which reflect someone else’s character or personality |
3 |
| 7 | Create digital photographs. Upload and process THREE digital images using industry hardware and software to deliver a designated quality of image outcome. |
3 | |
| 8 | Preview and experiment with image capture. Download digital images and sort images. | 3 | |
| 9 | Bring final images to class for project 2. | 3 | |
| 10 | Submit Projects on digital folder and present projects in class | 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be required to have your materials purchased prior to the commencement of the project. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment.
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Inform work through experimentation with digital imaging techniques
- Develop and refine a conceptual vision for digital images
- Determine and organise resource requirements for new work
- Realise digital images.
Assessment Tasks
W1. Project 1: Understanding exposures: ’Drawing with light’.
2. Project 2: Understanding depth of field: ’Still Life’.
3. Digital Folio/Digital Folders
4. Visual Diary
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix is available from the Program Co-ordinator.
Other Information
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.
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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• the student’s disability and his/her views
• the effect of the adjustment on the student, including effect on his/her ability to achieve learning outcomes, participate in courses or programs and achieve independence
• the effect of the proposed adjustment on anyone else affected, including the education provider, staff and other students
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As a result, what constitutes "reasonable" varies on a case-by-case basis and the balance is sometimes difficult to strike. However, it is clear that education providers are not required to lower academic standards or disregard the needs staff or other students. In more complex cases discussion with the disability service will be useful. It may be useful to examine previous judgements in relation to the DDA.
An RTO needs to fit LLN into the delivery of its training and assessment as it has an important role in:
• redressing any deficiencies in its students’ key LLN skills
• building the generic skills of teamwork, communication and problem solving that are highly valued by employers.
In addition to developing skills and knowledge for a particular job, this program also aims to help you to develop broad work skills, known as Employability Skills. There are eight employability skills.
Employability Skills which feature in the Diploma of Visual Art include:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Initiative and enterprise
• Planning and organising
• Self management
• Learning
• Technology
Employability skills are embedded in the units of competency in your program. When you demonstrate that you are competent in your particular job skills and knowledge you are also demonstrating that you have developed relevant employability skills. Further information about the employability skills you will develop in this program is available at: http://www.ntis.gov.au/Default.aspx?/trainingpackage/CUV03/volume/CUV03_1/ chapter/EmpSkillsMandText
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