Course Title: Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6281C
Course Title: Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Leigh Milward
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with GRAP5312 2D Design process.
Course Description
In this course you will consolidate a range of digital imaging skills and apply these in experimental and innovative projects. Projects and techniques addressed will assist students in developing an individual style or voice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG401A Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images |
Element: |
3. Organise digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work |
Element: |
1. Develop proficiency with a range of digital imaging techniques and media |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of techniques already used |
Element: |
2. Develop ideas for digital imaging |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Articulate creative and other goals for digital image work |
Element: |
4. Create finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Create digital images, using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation |
Element: |
5. Evaluate own digital imaging work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
• site visits, site specific exploration and research
• independent project based work
• online research
• teacher directed group activities/projects
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.
| 1 | 11/2 (1) | Orientation week. Intro to computer Labs | 1.2, 2.1, 3.1-5, | |
| 2 | 18/2 (2) | Basic digital processes, filing. Basic Photoshop retouching exercise. Self assessment of skills. |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3. |
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| 3 | 25/2 (3) | F1 Photoshop Colouring exercise Figure in landscape. Shoot and upload photos. |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 4 | 4/3 (4) | F1 continued. Colourise and digitally manipulate photos. Collate and present. | F1 end of class | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
| 5 | 11/3 | No Class. Labour Day Holiday. | ||
| 6 | F2 Photo essay. Examine and research approaches to photographic imaging. Historical overview, including contemporary photo blogs. Develop themes and strategies for photo essay Shoot images |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 7 | Shoot and upload photos. Make collections in Bridge. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| Easter Break | ||||
| 8 | Edit and retouch images in Photoshop, collate in InDesign. Critique | F2 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 9 | S1 Photo Essay. Respond to critique, submit Photo Essay as packaged InDesign folder | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 10 | F3 Introduction to vector imaging. Pen tool exercises | S1 | 1.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.2-3, 5.1-3. |
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| 11 | Illustrator tracing exercise | 1.1-4, 3.1-5, 4.2-3, 5.1-3. |
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| 12 | F4 Vector portrait illustration. Assemble and process reference images |
F3 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 13 | Use reference images to create a vector self portrait | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 14 | Vector rendering of portrait. Critique | F4 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 15 | S2 Respond to feedback. Complete vector portrait |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
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| 16 | Finalise and output vector portrait | S2 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-5, 4.1-4, 5.1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required |
References
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this |
Other Resources
• Digital storage device, either usb or hard drive
• Ideally you should have your own camera. However school cameras are available for loan for short periods.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include practical tasks and projects.
Assessment tasks are:
Project 1 50%
Project 2 50%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
In class formative exercises and two summative assessment tasks.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
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.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative
Task 1: Photo imaging techniques, demonstrating ability to perform basic photo retouching, and colour manipulation, and to collate images in layouts. Due end of week 4.
Task 2: Photo imaging project to produce a series of bitmap images, requiring evidence of conceptual development and produced as a thematic series, applying skills learned in Exercise 1. Due week 8.
Task 3: Vector imaging techniques, demonstrating aptitude with pen tool, blob brush, eraser tool, layer management and colour swatches. Due week 12.
Task 4: Vector illustration. Self portrait theme, demonstrating vector imaging techniques from Task 3, and exploring the unique qualities of this medium. Due end of week 14.
Summative
Project 1: Critique and rework photo essay. Resubmit.
Worth 50% of final mark. Due week 10.
Project 2: Critique and extend vector portrait. Worth 50% of final mark. Due week 16.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment
HD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency 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 from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
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.
Feedback - 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.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline (unresolved)
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.
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
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