Course Title: Make illustrative images for publication and display
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6265C
Course Title: Make illustrative images for publication and display
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
Phone:
Email: rob.gale@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
(Not applicable)
Course Description
In this course you will develop the techniques required to research, conceive, capture and produce a substantial photographic project. The focus of the units is each student to produce their own coffee table stylebook.
The unit is taught in conjunction with ‘Prepare images for Prepress Processing’ CUVPHI530A which concentrates on the output skills to produce a book.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display |
Element: |
Element 1. Establish and define requirements for a range of illustration projects |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate requirements for a range of illustrative photoimaging projects. |
Element: |
Element 2. Prepare for shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research/adopt professional practice arrangements for |
Element: |
Element 3. Shoot images, proof and optimise work to client specifications. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Capture images within shoot context. |
Element: |
Element 4. Wrap 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 have covered the skills required to manage and produce a photographic project.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures,
a class field trip exercise,
classroom exercises
workshopping of students’ own projects.
class exercises group discussion
online and library research
independent project based work
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
independent research, reading, study, and practice.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
1 |
General introduction to the unit Presentation/Handout Time Life Photo Story formula - How to construct a visual story. |
Assignment 2 Summative Set ‘Students to create their own photographic book’ |
1,2,3,4 |
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 |
Assignment 1 Formative Capt Cook Brochure photography |
1,2,3,4 |
3 |
Analysing and class discussion of photographic and lighting techniques used in a wide range of printed media Magazines, Books, Advertising, Inernet, Junk Mail Assignment 1 - Class Critic of Photography of Fitzroy Gardens Assignment 2 - Submission of book proposal and 5min presentation to the class by each student. |
Assessment 1. Due | 1,2,3,4 |
4 | Publishing opportunities Stock Photography it’s history to present day opportunities Lecture and discussions Class work on book projecT Analysing and class discussion of photographic and lighting techniques used in a wide range of printed media Magazines, book, Advertising Junk Mail Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. |
Mag Catalogues, books for group discussion | 1,2,3,4 |
5 | Project work- Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. | 1,2,3,4 | |
6 | Assignment 2 - Critique 1 : Progressive Group assessment of Book Project 3 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 |
Graded progress assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
7 | Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. | 1,2,3,4 | |
8 | One on One Assessment by appointment | 1,2,3,4 | |
9 | Guest Lecture - Bryce Dunkley has self-published 4 books successful books on The Mornington Peninsula. | 1,2,3,4 | |
10 | Assignment 2 Critique 2 (8 Images due) Participate & comment in critique. The Critique asses s aspect of photography capture, continuity of story line, digital image process and potential output issues re layout and reproduction quality |
Graded progress assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
11 | Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. | 1,2,3,4 | |
12 | One on One Progressive assessment | Graded progress assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
13 | Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. | 1,2,3,4
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14 | 1,2,3,4 | ||
15 &16 | 1,2,3,4 | ||
17 | Final Assessment Class presentation of folio/book Student Self Assessment review |
Final Grade |
2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Photoshop CS4: Essential Skills (Photography Essential Skills) Mark Galer M.Ed., Philip Andrews - Publisher Focal Press |
References
www.pdnonline.com/ PDN (Photo District News) |
Other Resources
DSL Camera
Wide angle to telephoto focal length lens
Speedlight(s)
Tripod
Access to a computer
Personal Hard Drive 300 – 500gig
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include:
• Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of
evidence
• Direct observation of candidate applying a typical
workflow in illustrative photo imaging professional practice
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.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assignment 1 – Formative: Capt Cook Cottage Brochure photography.
Assignment 2 – Summative: Photography and layout of a photo story in book form.
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 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.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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