Course Title: Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6267C
Course Title: Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4312 - Certificate IV in 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: Jessie DiBlasi
Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 15
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will be required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the photo imaging industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and you will also be required to consider the impact of new technology.
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI301A Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Source and apply industry information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Seek information on the structure and operation of the photo imaging industry using appropriate sources |
Element: |
2. Update and maintain industry knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and use opportunities to update knowledge of the photo imaging industry |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to develop your photo imaging industry knowledge and apply it to your work.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities & out-of-class activities
List of possibilities include
•lectures
•guest lecturers
•group discussion
•online research
•workshopping
•independent project based work
•teacher directed group activities/projects
•class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Teaching Schedule
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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 Due |
1 |
Course outline + introduction Group Exhibition 2016 introduction
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2 | Group Exhibition 2016 Planning meeting/ workshop 01 | |
3 | Guest Lecture – Assistants |
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4 | Lecture – Grants/Fundraising/Competitions |
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5 | Lecture – Social Media, Web Presence + Marketing |
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6 | Excursion/Guest Lecture – Museum Archive (TBA) | |
7 |
Professional/Industry associations Group Exhibition 2016 Planning meeting/ workshop 03 |
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8 | Lecture – Copyright | |
9 | No Delivery – in class assessment for VART6273C | |
10 | No Delivery – in class assessment for VART6273C | |
11 |
No Delivery – in class assessment for VART6273C
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Ungraded: Group Exhibition 2016 Planning/Activitiy |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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12 | Lecture – Maintaining current industry knowledge | |
13 | Presentations (Graded 01) | Graded: Networking Plan Report/Oral |
14 | Presentations (Graded 01) | Graded: Networking Plan Report/Oral Due |
15 | Presentations (Graded 01) | Graded: Networking Plan Report/Oral Due |
16 | Feedback + Review Session |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Please refer to the reading list on Blackboard |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
www.lynda.com
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course will be practical and presentation will be in written and oral form.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Ungraded Assessment
1. Group Exhibition 2016 Planning meetings/ workshop x 3 + Report
In small groups, form a working committee and develop a proposed plan for the 2016 end of year exhibition.
Write a statement (200-500 words) that details the following:
Part A: Your individual contribution: Detail your individual contribution to the planning for the 2016 end of year exhibition.
Part B: The group contribution. In your committee group/with your group members, write one statement as a collective detailing the group plans and/or achievements across the semester.
Statement Due: Week 11 in class
Graded 01: Individual Networking Plan
Investigate the area(s) of the photographic industry are you interested in pursuing and how will you establish effective contacts in this area. Your research outcomes and plan will be presented as a written report and an in class oral presentation.
Networking Plan Report and Presentation due in class in Weeks 13-15
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHDCompetent with High Distinction
CDICompetent with Distinction
CCCompetent with Credit
CAGCompetency Achieved – Graded
NYCNot Yet Competent
DNSDid not Submit
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
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
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Feedback
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, 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 Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for 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.
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.
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