Course Title: Make illustrative images for publication and display
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART5965C
Course Title: Make illustrative images for publication and display
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5228 - Diploma of Photoimaging
Course Contact : Josiane Mueller
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4585
Course Contact Email:josiane.mueller@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mr Robert Gale
Phone: 9925 4848
Email: rob.gale@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
There are no prerequisites or co requisites.
The unit is taught in conjunction with Prepare images for printing VART5961C, which concentrates on the output skills to produce a book.
Course Description
In this course you develop the techniques required to research, conceive, capture and produce a substantial photographic project. The focus of the course is for each student to produce their own coffee table stylebook. The unit is taught in conjunction with CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing, which concentrates on the output skills to produce a book.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display |
Element: |
1Establish and define requirements for a range of illustration projects |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate requirements for a range of illustrative photoimaging projects. |
Element: |
2Prepare for shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research/adopt professional practice arrangements for |
Element: |
3Shoot images, proof and optimise work to client specifications. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Capture images within shoot context. |
Element: |
4Wrap up and review shoot. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check and reinstate equipment, studio and props. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to manage and produce a photographic project.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• field trips
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• independent project based work
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• independent project based work
• research
• reading
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Preparation requirement, Due Dates | Elements | |
| Week 1 |
Unit introduction, assessment & facilities Ice breaker quiz Show example of some professional photographic book projects. |
Further reading will also be indicated throughout the course | CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1.2 |
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| Week 2 |
Field trip Assignment 1 – Fitzroy Gardens Photography of Capt Cooks cottage for a brochure. In this field trip student work in smaller groups with each person spending individual time with the lectures. Looking at Camera position Framing & composition for layout Use of perspective. Shooting for layout restrictions Exposure & Lighting for reproduction |
CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1,1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5. CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 3 |
Shooting guide: Hand out & group discussion. Show examples of previous students work & analyse strengths and weakness. Analysing and class discussion of photographic and lighting techniques used in a wide range of printed media Magazines, book, Advertising Junk Mail |
Mag Catalogues, books for group discussion |
CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing |
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| Week 4 |
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CUVPH1512A 1,2,3,4
CUVPHI515A |
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| Week 5 |
Analysing and class discussion of photographic and lighting techniques used in a wide range of printed media Magazines, Annual Reports, Commercial Brochures Demonstration and discussion regarding Job Estimates/Terms& Conditions |
Rob Gale folio |
CUVPH1512A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2, 3.1,3.2,3.3,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing |
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| Week 7 |
Class Project Work |
CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4
CUVPHI515A |
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| Week 8 |
One on One Assessment by appointment | Grading | CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7. 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2.5, 2.6,2.7,2.9, 3.1, 3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 9 l |
Guest Lecture - Bryce Dunkley has self-published 4 books successful books on The Mornington Peninsula. | CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1,2,3,4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3,4 |
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| Week 10 |
Assignment 2 Critique 2 (8 Images due) Participate & comment in critique. The Critique assess aspect of photography capture, continuity of story line, digital image process and potential output issues re layout and reproduction quality |
Grading | CUVPH1512A Make illustrative images for publication and display 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7. 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing1.1,1.2, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,2.7,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 11 |
Class work on project |
CUVPH1512A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7. 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing1.1,1.2, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,2.7,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 12 |
One on One Progressive assessment | Grading |
CUVPH1512A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7. 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing1.1,1.2, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,2.7,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 13 |
Publishing opportunities Stock Photography it’s history to present day opportunities Lecture and discussions Class work on book project |
CUVPH1512A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.6,1.7,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.5, CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing1.1,1.2, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,2.7,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 14 |
Group Assessment | Grading |
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| 1Week 15 |
Class work on project |
CUVPH1512A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7. 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing1.1,1.2, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,2.7,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
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| Week 16 |
Class Project Work |
CUVPH1512A 1,2,3,4 CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing 1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Photoshop CS4: Essential Skills (Photography Essential Skills) Mark Galer M.Ed., Philip Andrews - Publisher Focal Press |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
DSL Camera
Wide angle to telephoto focal length lens
Speedlight(s)
Access to a computer
Personal Hard Drive
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through:
• direct observation and questioning of your working methods
• practical exercises that demonstrate your ability to research contemporary styles and conceptual/aesthetic approaches to illustrative photoimaging
• review of your projects against illustrative industry standards and service specifications.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.
Assessment tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative 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 each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
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 Competence Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
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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 spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Late Submissions:
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.
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:ˇ
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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