Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6036C
Course Title: Produce and prepare photo images
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dusko Lapcevic dusko.lapcevic@rmit.edu.au
Tali Davies tali.davies@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images |
Element: |
Edit photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Source and select appropriate photographic images according to requirements of photographic project brief |
Element: |
Prepare photo image assets |
Performance Criteria: |
7. Discuss photographic project brief with relevant personnel |
Element: |
Use digital camera to create photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
14. Load digital imaging software and import photo image source files |
Element: |
Use scanner to capture photo images |
Performance Criteria: |
19. Save files in appropriate output format to meet platform requirements |
Learning Outcomes
This role may be assigned to a graphic artist or, in a larger project, to a photographer who works closely with a programmer or interactive media author to publish required images.
Details of Learning Activities
In Class Activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
• Analysis/critique of own work
Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
Self-Directed Learning - Some activities will include a self-directed learning approach;
self-directed learning refers to organised activities that students undertake
independently, either as individuals or with other students that are supervised by a
teacher.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content Prpduce and Prepare Photo Images |
Due Date | Learning Elements | Class content Use Business Technology |
Due Date | Learning Elements |
| 1 | Orientation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 |
Orientation | |||
| 2 |
Introduction to Photoshop Briefing Task 1 Concept Mind map |
Week 4 | 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 |
Briefing Task 1 Concept Mind map
|
Week 4 | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 3 |
Briefing Task 2 Material Boards Further Photoshop techniques |
Week 8 | 1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | Emailing images Create theme for board Sourcing and saving correctly images and patterns |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | |
| 4 |
Further Photoshop techniques
|
1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | Collecting images Saving digital files Using software appropriately |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Briefing Task 3 Interior Perspective |
Week 8 | 1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
Briefing Task 2_Project Check List Studio session |
Week 8 | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 6 | Perspective and image resolution | 1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | Studio session |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
||
| 7 | Studio session | 1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | Studio session | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | ||
| 8 | Studio session and hand in | 4.1, 4.2 | Studio session and hand in |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Home computer - It is advisable that you have a computer at home on which to do your
self directed work
Software - "Photoshop" is not supplied to students for home use. It is encouraged that
studets purchase a copy for home use for the duration of their course. Student versions
cost around $200.
Self paced online tutorial - If you find you are struggling with Photoshop, as an RMIT
student you will have access to the Lynda.com website tutorials. This can only be done for
free via the link below:
http://cat.lib.rmit.edu.au/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=903707
Building 8, level 7 - 24 hour, 7 day a week access is available to the "open labs" in building
8 if you require the use of a computer. Booking may be required (and will ensure you have
a PC for you)
Building 94, level 5, room 13 will be available most nights after 6pm till midnight (refer to to
timetable located on door of room). Note, an "access" form will need to be filled in and
approved prior to use of this room.
During the course, WMV files will be uploaded into the relevant blackboard folder for
assistance
Overview of Assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
• ability to use digital imaging software to prepare high quality photo images that satisfy the requirements of a range of briefs
• efficient operation of a scanner and digital camera to capture images.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Concept Mind Map
Create a mind map/ brainstorm of the concept or style of your interior perspective.
Submission (There are 2 parts to this submission) Session 4
The following is required;
1. An A3 page in size, to include;
- images
- description of concept
- name and student number
- title
1. Digital submission of 1 x A3 PDF file (the file must be named according to email etiquette, note file type required)
T:\Secure\Submissions/2013-sem1/IDD/Photoshop_1st year_1(A,B,C,D)
Create a folder in your H drive called your student number ie. s1234567
In the folder put all the files for assessment and in the last class drop the whole folder into the T drive.
You cannot create or rename a folder in the T drive.
Task 2: Materials Board
Project Outline
In this exercise you will be producing a digital materials board to accompany your interior perspective (Task 3_Interior Perspective).
All the images you collect for this task you will then use in the 3rd task, the interior perspective, so please store all the images in a file that you can access later ie your “h” drive
The idea is to create a theme for your interior perspective, and to create a materials board of the theme. Research furniture, wall coverings, colour and lighting and include an image that was your inspiration for your room.
You are printing out a copy of the board so remember that all your images must be of a good resolution
The following is required;
The board is to be A3 in size, and include;
- images
- material finishes
- legend of materials and finishes
- name and student number
- title
Please note you must include all of these elements on your board.
Submission (There are 2 parts to this submission) Session 8
1. 1 x A3 printed copy to be handed in class
2. Digital submission of the .PSD file (note file type required)
T:\Secure\Submissions/2013-sem1/IDD/Photoshop_1st year_1(A,B,C,D) (the file must be named according to email etiquette)
Create a folder in your H drive called your student number ie. 1234567
In the folder put all the files for assessment and in the last class drop the whole folder into the T drive.
You cannot create or rename a folder in the T drive.
The file will be assessed following these guidelines;
- Correct set up and use of layers
- Correct quality of image
- Layout
- Use of text for legend
- Title of project on board
- Name and student number on board
- Correct page size
Task 3: Interior Perspective
Project Outline
Using the theme and the elements you have collected your Materials Board (Task 2) to create an interior perspective, or a finished room in that style.
Using the file myspace.jpg or supply your own image (conditions apply)
Construct a finished room using the following elements;
- break apart room and apply surface finish of colour, wallpaper and flooring
- Include furniture elements apply them to space considering perspective and shadows
- place a rug on floor
- place an artwork on wall
- define lighting source
- define scale by placing figures in space
- Title of project on board
- Name and student number on board
Submission (There are 3 parts to this submission, make sure you do all 3)Session 8
1. 1 x A3 size printed copy to be handed in class
2. Digital submission of the .PSD file in the drop box (note file type required)
T:\Secure\Submissions/2013-sem1/IDD/Photoshop 1st year_1(A,B,C,D)
_Create a folder in your H drive called your student number ie. 1234567
_In the folder put all the files for assessment and in the last class drop the whole folder into the T drive.
(You cannot create or rename a folder in the T drive.)
3. 1 file flattened (web quality 72dpi) e.g. yourname.jpg emailed to teacher
The file will be assessed following these guidelines;
- Correct set up and use of layers, including the naming of layers
- Correct quality of image, and images placed
- Attention to detail when selecting images with tools such as the lasso etc
- Application of surface finish of colour, wallpaper and flooring
- Include furniture elements apply them to space considering perspective and shadows
- a rug on floor
- an artwork on wall
- An indication of source of lighting
- Use of text for legend
- Title of project on board
- Name and student number on board
- Correct page size (A3)
Assessment Matrix
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.
CHD - 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
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.
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/specialconsiderations/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This
signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the
following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the
student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of
authentication issues.
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