Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6260C
Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5309 - Diploma of 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: Robert Gale
Email: rob.gale@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Jessie DiBlasi
Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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
Not applicable
Course Description
In this course you will gain digital imaging skills to prepare photographic files for printing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI530A Prepare digital images for pre-press processing |
Element: |
Element 1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source a checklist for printing requirements from |
Element: |
Element 2. Prepare files for pre-press processing. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press |
Element: |
Element 3. Wrap up and review print |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Catalogue and archive images appropriately. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities
Lectures
Guest lecturers
Peer teaching and class presentations
Independent project based work
Workshopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities
Visit to a digital print company
Independent project work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
| 4 | As developed in ’Make illustrative images for publication and display’ - Submission of book proposal and 5min presentation to the class by each student. Subject, Style, Influences, challenges, equipment, permissions, OH&S issues, logistic, outcomes, budget estimate Note:the images to be submitted are those that you produced in CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display. |
Formative - Cook Cottage Brochure photography, Due |
1,2,3 |
| 5 |
Project work- Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. – by appointment meetings Jess & Rob RGB to CMYK Introduction tutorial. Demonstration of processing in Adobe Camera RAW
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Formative - Cook Cottage Brochure photography. Due | 1,3 |
| 6 |
Assignment 2 - Critique 1 : Progressive Group assessmentof Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment Participate & comment in critique. The Critique assess aspect of photography capture,digital image process and potential output issues re layout and reproduction quality
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Progressive Group assessment of Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment. Due | 1.3 |
| 7 |
Excursion to Bambra press http://www.bambrapress.com.au/ (Prep 4 Print /Excursion) GROUP A&B – to attend from 12.30 – 2pm TUES 25thMarch This is an excision to a Melbourne based, print company who produce a wide range of high end short and long run publications (both offset and digital). You will have the opportunity to tour the facility and see the life cycle of the modern printing process. Thursday 27th March class will be lab access for people who require it |
1,3 | |
| 8 |
Assessment - GROUP - Critique 2 - Progressive SUMMATIVE he Critique assess aspect of photography capture,digital image process and potential output issues re layout and reproduction quality Review of progress |
Progressive Group assessment of Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment. Due | 1,2,3 |
| 9 |
Guest Lecture - Bryce Dunkley Digital Production instruction and costing. Book production: Project feasibility, financials, layout, photography, colour proofing, marketing, distribution.
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1,3 | |
| 10 |
Guest Lecture – Jessie DiBlasi Digital Production instruction and costing. Book production: Project feasibility, financials, layout, photography, colour proofing, marketing, distribution. Student to test of Type and Layout scale through photo copy machine. File preparation for print test in week 11 |
1,2,3 | |
| 11 |
Guest Lecture - Mike Bandanburg. All print tests for book to go to printer today! |
1,2,3 | |
| 12 |
Assignment 2 - Critique 3: One On One By appointment - Progressive SUMMATIVE (25 Images due) |
Progressive Group assessment of Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment. Due | |
| 13 |
Students to work on file preparation for reproduction Return of test print files. Students to make adjustments of files and final layout as require and send final files to printer! Jess & Rob |
1,2,3 | |
| 14 | Stock Photograph Lecture - Publishing opportunities Stock Photography it’s history to present day opportunities |
1,2,3 | |
| 15 |
SUMMATIVE submissions Due: Published books return. Student lead Self Assessment review |
Progressive Group assessment of Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment. Due | 3 |
| 16 |
Assignment 2 Final Book Assessment Class presentation of folio/book Student Self Assessment review |
Progressive Group assessment of Book Project - SUMMATIVE assessment - continues | 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Galer M., Andrews Photoshop CS6 – Essential Skills, Focal Press |
References
www.pdnonline.com/ PDN (Photo District News) |
Other Resources
Camera Personal Hard Drive 300 to 500gig
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a large scale project requiring pre/post analysis along with the preparation and processing of text and images
Assessment Tasks
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.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Formative:
Assignment 1 - Cook Cottage Brochure photography
Due week 4-5
Summative:
Assignment 2 – Preparation and output of files for book project.
Please note, that components of this summative assessment are progressively assessed in weeks, 6, 8, 12 and 15.
All assessment components due Due 15
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 Competent Achieved Grade
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
Attendance
The major learning experiences involve imageanalysis, image selection, image post production and pre-press processing. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
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
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
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
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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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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