Course Title: Make illustrative images for publication and display
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
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
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 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
One on One Assessment by appointment - Critique 2
Students to submit Font test and layout via photo copies
Review of progress
(Minimum 8 images) Jess & Rob to assess
| Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
| 1 |
LECTURE 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 |
Field trip Assignment 1 – Fitzroy Gardens Photography of Cooks cottage for a brochure. In this field trip students work in small groups with each person spending individual time with the lecturers. Looking at
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Assignment 1 Formative Capt Cook Brochure photography |
1,2,3,4 |
| 3 |
LECTURE Assignment 1 - Class Critic of Photography of COOK’S COTTAGE Fitzroy Gardens shoot for brochure layout
Analysing and class discussion of photographic and lighting techniques used in a wide range of printed media Magazines, Books, Advertising, Inernet, Junk Mail TUTORIAL CLASS One on One book proposal development appointments (Jess or Rob) |
Assessment 1 Formative. Due | 1,2 |
| 4 |
FORMATIVE Group Assessment - Assignment 2 BOOK Students to present their individual story proposals 5min presentations.
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. – by appointment meetings | 1,2,3,4 | |
| 6 |
SUMMATIVE Assignment 2 - Critique 1 : GROUP ASSESSMENT Progressive Group assessment of Book Project (4 Images due) Rob to assess |
Summative progressive assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
| 7 |
Excursion to Bambra press http://www.bambrapress.com.au/ (Prep 4 Print /Lecture) 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 Project work- Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. – by appointment meetings |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 8 |
SUMMATIVE Assignment 2 - Critique 2 : Students to submit Font test and layout via photo copies Review of progress |
Summative progressive assessment 1,2,3,4 | |
| 9 |
Lab classes. (Jess & Rob) Project work- Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. – by appointment meetings |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 10 |
Lab classes. (Jess & Rob) Project work- Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development.photography capture, continuity of story line, digital image process |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 11 |
Lab classes. (Jess & Rob) Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development. Layout, storyline, caption development |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 12 |
Assignment 2 - Critique 3 : Progressive One On One assessment of Book Project by appointment. The Critique assesses aspects of photography capture, continuity of story line, aesthetic digital image process,refinement of story line, image cropping, captions, issues re re intercration of photos images and words. Review of progress |
Summative progressive assessment | 1,2,3,4 |
| 13 |
Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual story line development.- by appointment Final image selection, prep of files to be sent to the printer! |
Summative progressive assessment | 4
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Photoshop CS6: 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.
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.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Assignment 1 – Formative: Capt Cook Cottage Brochure photography. Due wekk 6.
Assignment 2 – Summative: Photography and layout of a photo story in book form. Progressively assessed weeks 6-13.
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
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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