Course Title: Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART5959C
Course Title: Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5228 - Diploma of Photoimaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Ms Naomi Herzog
Phone: 9925 4170
Email: naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to exploit creative and innovative options in the production of photoimages using a variety of imaging technologies and processes.
You resolve complex visual communications problems and interact with a range of imaging technologies (analogue, digital, hybrid, traditional and emerging). The selection, application and adaptation of these imaging technologies support you in the creation of innovative images.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI504A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options |
Element: |
1Research a range of imaging technologies. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Critique and review historical, contemporary and emerging imaging technologies with appropriate person/s . |
Element: |
2Create test images and evaluate attributes of imaging technologies. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Acquire or gain access to specialised imaging technologies in cooperation with imaging specialists and suppliers. |
Element: |
3Create body of work using imaging technologies. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select appropriate imaging technology to create a body of work with specific subject matter/theme. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to research, analyse and apply contemporary innovative imaging techniques in response to a brief and develop a small body of work demonstrating advanced compositing & visual communication skills.
Details of Learning Activities
in -class activities
• lectures & tutorials
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• analysis/critique of photographers and photographic digital imaging techniques of students’ choice
out-of-class activities
• Shooting all photographic components to be included in each project either in studio or on location
• Digital development of draft files for assessment items
• Development and refinement of final images for submission
• Preparation of final images for output
• workshopping of students’ own projects•
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Schedule | Assessment | Staff | Elements |
| 1 | Assignment Briefing - Tutorial – Compositing techniques - mapping textures 1 |
NH | 1.1 - 1.5 |
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| 2 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - mapping textures 2 Class review – photographers’ composited/VFX works (analyse and discuss) |
NH |
1.1 - 1.5 2.1 - 2.4 |
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| 3 | Tutorial - Compositing techniques - Extraction methods & masking 1 Folio part 1- Rough Draft presentation 1 |
Part 1 Folio - Draft concept presentation | NH | 1.1 - 1.5 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 4 | Tutorial - Compositing techniques - Extraction methods & masking 2 grading and skin tones Project work |
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NH |
1.1 - 1.5 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 5 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques Extraction methods & masking 3 Folio part 1- Rough Draft presentation 2 |
Part 1 Folio - Draft presentation 2 | NH | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 6 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 1a Folio Part 2 Briefing Folio Part 1 - Due |
Part 1 Folio - Final due | TR | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 7 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 1b | Part 2 Folio - Draft Presentation 1- Rough Concept | TR | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 8 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 2 | TR | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
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| MID SEM BREAK | ||||
| 9 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 3 Project work |
Part 2 Folio - Draft presentation 2 - |
TR |
1.1 - 1.5 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 10 | Tutorial – Compositing techniques - exercise 4 Project work |
TR |
2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
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| 11 | Project work Folio Part 2 - Due Folio part 3 - Calendar image Briefing |
Part 2 Folio - final due | TR | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 12 | Tutorial – Layout development Project Work - Calendar image review & Selection |
Part 3 Folio - Calendar Images due |
NH | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 13 | Calendar Project work- for proofing, output & send pdfs to printer |
Calendar pdf review & submit to printer |
NH | 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 14 | Project work | NH | 3.1 - 3.7 | |
| 15 | Project Work |
Calendar proofs review |
NH | 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 16 | Submission and presentation | Calendar review |
NH | 3.1 - 3.7 |
| 17 | Non Attendance - Assessment week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Galer M., Andrews P., 2010, Photoshop CS5 – Essential Skills, Focal Press |
References
You will be supplied with a range of references during the semester- these will be located in the course information area on the server under the Links folder. |
Other Resources
DSLR, range of lenses, Tripod, personal data storage device (min 2), personal computer with Bridge and Photoshop CS4, access to lighting equipment as required.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and discussions and through the application of skills and insights learned from the course content to a series of projects requiring the adaptation of contemporary digital imaging technologies which allow you to develop unique and innovative images.
Assessment Tasks
Graded Assessment tasks include:
FOLIO
1. Folio Part 1 – Composited image - Scale
- Rough Draft Due – Week 3
- Rough composite Due - Week 5
- Final Due – Week 6
- Draft 1 due – Week 7
- Draft 2 due - Week 9
- Final Due – Week 11
- Calendar images Due – Week 12
- Calendar pdf due - week 13
- Printed Calendar Due – Week 16
FOLIO Assessment task Description
Students are required to create a folio comprised of 3 parts:
Folio part 1 - Contrasting Scale
This is to be a composited photorealistic image made up of two or more photographic images in the final file. This is to represent a contrast of scale.
Folio Part 2 - Altered State
This is to be a composited photorealistic image made up of several photographic images in the final file that are not possible. In other words altering the reality of the subject and presenting it in a realistic manner.
Folio Part 3 - Calendar
This is to be a folio collection of the students’ own images laid out in a calendar format as a pdf and printed up using a commercial printer.
For each component of the folio, students are to decide on their subject matter in consultation with their teacher, shoot and process the source files and then develop their folios using skills gained through the tutorial exercises.
Please refer to the assignment brief on blackboard for full details of individual assignments above.
Formative Assessment tasks:
Three timed exams comprising of demonstrated tutorial exercises.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded)
CA - Competency Achieved
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 through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
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.
Important:
Classes, activities, assessments and related activities may need to be re-scheduled/re-arranged due to resources, facilities & equipment availability and other changed circumstances as they arise. OH&S factors may lead to the rescheduling or cancelling of any event or activity.
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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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