Course Title: Refine digital art techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: VART6289C

Course Title: Refine digital art techniques

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Contact: Leigh Milward

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426

Course Contact Email: leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 80

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

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to refine your techniques in working with digital media. You will develop your own digital style through a body of creative work, this will be achieved by a process of research, refinement and evaluation of techniques.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVDIG501A Refine digital art techniques

Element:

1. Research digital media ideas and techniques

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Support professional practice by expanding own knowledge of historical and contemporary digital media practice
1.2. Research ways that other artists have used different digital media techniques
1.3. Investigate how particular digital media techniques work to achieve different technical effects
1.4. Evaluate the relationships between digital media techniques and ideas
1.5. Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property requirements 

Element:

2. Select digital media techniques for refinement

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Consider the opportunities offered by different digital media techniques
2.2. Determine limitations and constraints of particular techniques
2.3. Select digital media techniques for refinement 

Element:

3. Consolidate digital media technique to professional level

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Establish and follow safe work practices for selected techniques
3.2. Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
3.3. Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in digital media projects based on developing expertise
3.4. Challenge and test ideas, and allow new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
3.5. Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique
3.6. Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style
3.7. Create a coherent body of digital media work that shows command of selected digital media techniques 

Element:

4. Evaluate own digital media technique

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
4.2. Seek and participate in conversations that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
4.3. Reflect on the particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own work
4.4. Identify ways in which technique may be further developed into a professional practice and build ideas into future work

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 will include:
• lectures
• design games
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects

Out of class activities will include:
• lectures
• excursions
• independent project based work
• Gallery visits/Conferences
• Online research


Teaching Schedule

Imaging 2 Teaching ScheduleWeekActivityPerformance criteria
1 Formative task 1: Folio of techniques. Introduction to masks and clipping paths 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 3.6
2 Formative task 1: Folio of techniques. Complex masks, blending modes 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 3.6
3 Formative task 1: Folio of techniques. Layer styles, logo mock-up 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 3.6
4 Formative task 1: Folio of techniques. Layer styles, ergonomics graphic 1,2, 1.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.4, 3.5
5 Formative Task 1 due (start of class). Formative task 2: Research project. Planning, research. 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2,2, 2.3, 3.6
6 Formative task 2: Research project. Apply research, create assets. 1.5, 2.3, 3.5
7 Excursion (combined with other subjects) 2.1
8 Formative task 2: Research project. Refine techniques, seek feedback. 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.4, 3.6
9 Formative task 2: Research project. Peer feedback activity. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.4,
10

Formative task 2: Research project (due at the start of class)

Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Determine subject. Plan the next 5 weeks. Gather resources. Find examples of contemporary and historical examples of technique. Research wiki.

 1.1-1.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7,
11 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Class discussion: intellectual property. Resolving technical issues test. 1.1-1.4, 2.1-4, 3.6
12 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Peer feedback activities and refinement. 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.4,
13 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Submit one finished piece for assessment and feedback. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.3, 3.4,
14 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Self-evaluation – opprtunities for refinement. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 3.4, 3.6
15 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Submit finished pieces for assessment. (end of class) 3.3, 3.5-7
16 Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques. Debrief and self-reflection activities (part of the assessment) 3.5-7


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None required


References


Other Resources

You are advised to look at the course in the myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

Lynda.com

Other resources may be recommended in response to student inquiries.


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 
  • Design Project 2
    Design Project 3 


Assessment Tasks

Formative Task 1

A folio of exercises: basic masks, clipping paths, complex masking, layer styles and a graphic on ergonomics. Each exercise must be completed to an acceptable level. This assessment will be used to identify trengths and areas for improvement. Due week 5

Formative Task 2: Research project

Students will research techniques and apply them to two images; a photographic self-portrait and an inanimate object. Students will then refine these images based on feedback and to establish a unique sense of style. Work will be assessed on the quality of work, technical expertise and refinement of work based on feedback. There is some scope for negotiation on the topics. The main aim of this assessment task is to provide feedback and experience, as well as moving toward the development of a unique style. Due week 10

Summative Task 1: Folio of techniques.

Students with generate a folio of work (4 pieces of work – or more) that showcase advanced digital art techniques, and record and present the process for two of these pieces. These can be refined existing pieces of work created after the commencement of the course for external work (but not work previously submitted). Each piece must demonstrate a different technique. Students are encouraged to use existing work as a basis and further develop them into mock-ups. This project will involve some collaboration with the Multimedia subject. Due week 15

The summative task will determine the grade for this course.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
HDCompetent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
NYCNot 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 you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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.


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Student Progress

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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.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration


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.
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