Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART6286C
Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Meredith Chesney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9165
Course Contact Email:meredith.chesney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
None, however this unit will be delivered in conjunction with CUVPHI529A Employ Colour Management in a Digital Imaging Workplace and will be referred to as Finished Art 1
Course Description
In this unit you will develop skills and knowledge to prepare digital images for print. Through a range of varied learning activities with a focus on industry terminology, colour management and standards you will learn how to make informed choices relating to software, processes, file preparation and use of equipment. These skills and knowledge will be applied to turn your creative ideas into print ready outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI530A Prepare digital images for pre-press processing |
Element: |
1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source a checklist for printing requirements from appropriate people and follow throughout preparation process |
Element: |
2. Prepare files for pre-press processing |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques |
Element: |
3. Wrap up and review print preparation |
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 your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
| 01 |
Task 1 (Formative) – Preflighting Manual file checks and Preflighting in InDesign |
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| 02 |
Colour – Process Swatch Book Creation of Swatch Book |
TASK 1 DUE (Formative) Checked files with embedded preflight |
| 03 |
Colour – Process Swatch Book Formative Learning Printing of Swatch book Deliver: FMCG Brief |
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| 04 |
Barcodes & QR codes Creative Barcode |
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| 05 |
Test File Formative Learning Creation of Digital test file Deliver: Book Cover Brief |
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| 06 | Task 2 (Formative) |
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| 07 |
Task 2 (Formative) Book Cover Task |
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| 08 |
Task 2 (Formative) Book Cover Task |
TASK 2 DUE (Formative) |
| 09 |
Study Tour: MC Replacement Staff Exercise Dieline & Decorate Cube |
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| 10 |
Study Tour: MC Replacement Staff Exercise Decorate, Print & Construct Cube |
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| 11 | Task 3 (Summative) – FMCG |
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| 12 | Task 3 (Summative) – FMCG | |
| 13 | Task 3 (Summative) – FMCG | |
| 14 |
Task 3 (Summative) – FMCG Print & Construct |
TASK 3 DUE (Summative) |
| 15 |
FMCG Conclusion Formative Learning Project – FMCG wrapper product mockup Photograph Mockup - submit photograph |
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| 16 | NO CLASS |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed text in this course – This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’ |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the computer survival kit provided during orientation.
Recommended Books |
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Title: A Guide to Graphic Print Production – 3rd edition / [Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg]. |
9780470907924 |
Title: Graphic Design : Australian style manual |
9780071011051 |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site (Blackboard) and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis. A digital resource folder resides on network server. Further information regarding access to this is available in the ‘Computer Survival Kit’ provided during orientation.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment tasks in this course are:
- Design Project 1 (40% of final grade)
- Design project 2 (50% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test (10% of final grade)
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment task and you should engage in all formative tasks.
This course has 1 Summative Task which must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Tasks & Exercises:
- Task 1: Preflighting (Due week 02)
- Colour Swatch Book
- Colour Matching
- Barcodes & QI Codes
- Dieline Creation
- Task 2: Book Cover (Due week 08)
Summative Assessment Task
Task 3
FMCG – Packaging
Due week 14
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent
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 verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e-Submission process. Information regarding the e-Submission process can be located e-submission
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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