Course Title: Capture photographic images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6276C
Course Title: Capture photographic images
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: Bryce Dunkley
Phone: 03 9925 4774
Email: bryce.dunkley@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge to capture images using a standard digital stills camera.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI302A Capture photographic images |
Element: |
1. Prepare to capture |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Discuss photographic project with relevant people and select appropriate camera and accessories |
Element: |
2. Preview and experiment with image capture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Operate digital camera according to manufacturer specifications |
Element: |
3. Review images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Download digital images or scan developed film images using appropriate digital imaging software where appropriate |
Element: |
4. Enhance images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Enhance images using digital imaging software |
Element: |
5. Finalise image capture process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Catalogue as required, ensuring extraction and embedding of all necessary metadata as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to capture images using a standard digital stills camera.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In class activities include, but are not limited to:
teacher demonstration
student practice using a range of equipment
group discussion
teacher directed group activities
work shopping of students’ own projects
Oral exam
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
Shooting of formative assignment
sourcing subject matter, props & model
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
1 | Course outline, assessment & introduction | 1-2 | |
2 | Camera intro types & formats | 1-2 | |
3 | ISO | 1-2 | |
4 | F stop | 1-2 | |
5 | Shutter speed | 1-2 | |
6 | Lenses | 1-2 | |
7 | Other accessories | Formative 1 Oral in class exam | 1-2 |
8 | Your camera | 1-2 | |
9 | Digital systems & sensors. | 1-2 | |
10 | Use & care | 1-2 | |
11 | Handling | 1-2 | |
12 | Shooting & review of work | Summative 1 | 3-5 |
13 | Shooting & review of work | 3-5 | |
14 | Shooting & review of work | 3-5 | |
15 | Shooting & review of work | 3-5 | |
16 | Shooting & review of work | 3-5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information and to make use of RMIT’s library database facilities. |
Other Resources
None required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include an oral test and practical assignments.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
Oral test: camera operation and functions.
Summative Assessment
1. Assignment on location covering camera operation, ISO, DOF, shutter speed, exposure, perspective and focal length.
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:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
NYC
DNS Not Yet Competent
Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
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
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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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