Course Title: Capture photographic images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
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: James Maher
Phone: 03 9925 4125
Email: james.maher@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 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 may include:
- lectures
- group discussion
- online research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Teaching Schedule
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 | Elements |
| 1 | Lecture
Unit outline, assessments & introduction Camera types & formats Camera Operation Shutter Speed & Exposure |
1 - 2 | |
| 2 | Tutorial
Review - Camera parts, shutter speed & exposure Brief assessment – Shutter Speed Location shooting |
Assessment 1
Shutter speed (Formative) |
1 - 5 |
| 3 | Lecture
Camera Operation continued Review - Shutter speed & Exposure Introduction to aperture, depth of field, |
DUE:
Assessment 1 Shutter Speed |
1 - 2 |
| 4 | Tutorial
Review - aperture, depth of field, Brief assessment – Depth of Field Location shooting |
Assessment 2
Depth of Field (Formative) |
1 - 5 |
| 5 | Lecture
Camera Operation continued correct’ exposure & histogram |
DUE: Assessment 2 Depth of Field |
1 - 2 |
| 6 | Tutorial
Review Depth of Field assessment Review - ‘correct’ exposure & histogram Brief assignment – Exposure, High Key, Low Key In class exercise – experimenting with exposure |
Assessment 3 Exposure, High Key, Low Key (Formative) |
1 - 5 |
| 7 | Lecture
Camera Operation continued Introduction to ISO & White Balance Default settings Introduction to Lenses, Perspective & Focal length |
1 - 2 | |
| 8 | Tutorial
Review – Exposure, High Key, Low Key assessment Brief class exercise – Lenses and Perspective Brief assessment - Folio In class exercise – Lenses and Perspective |
DUE: Assessment 3 Exposure, High Key, Low Key |
1 - 5 |
| 9 | Lecture
Composition & Design Lighting - General Principles Industry in practic |
1 - 2 | |
| 10 | Tutorial
Review – Folio assessment Test |
Assessment 4
Folio (Summative) Test |
1 - 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 unit are either formative and/or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (Summative) 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.
Formative Assessment
The purpose of these assessments is to show technical competence in a number of areas vital to using an SLR camera to capture photographic images. Technical competence must be shown and you will be required to re-do and re-submit until an adequate standard is reached.
There will be assessments to cover each of the following:
1) Shutter Speed – Fast, slow and panning, due week 3.
2) Depth of Field – Narrow and wide, due week 5.
3) Exposure – Reflected light meter readings, high key, low key, due week 8.
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Summative Assessment
Part A due week 10
Folio of photos – include 4 x prints (8x10” or 8x12”) illustrating each of the skills in the formative section. Consider both technical and aesthetic aspects of the photo. You may choose to submit the same photo as submitted for the formative assessment or you may choose to re-shoot.
Part B due week 10
Test – to be conducted in the final tutorial
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
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
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive spoken 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 feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7 (unresolved)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 (unresolved)
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
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 go to Academic Integrity
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n (unresolved)
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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