Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART6290C
Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
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: 55
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 work with photomedia in creative practice. This will be achieved by exploring and applying a range of techniques, equipment and materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD512A Work with photomedia in creative practice |
Element: |
1. Explore the potential of photomedia in own work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the potential of photomedia in own work using appropriate sources of information |
Element: |
2. Experiment with photomedia |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm a command of the basic technical features and capabilities of chosen technologies |
Element: |
3. Create and present finished photomedia work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Fulfil work objectives through manipulation of technologies with increasing skill and confidence |
Element: |
4. Evaluate work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review work in progress in the context of personal, professional and artistic objectives |
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
Learning activities will take place in a computer lab using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
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 |
Introduction to Photoshop
Intro exercises
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| 02 |
Image Basics – Pixel Based Images
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TASK 1 (Formative) Online Quiz |
| 03 |
Images for print
Deliver: Sampler Instructions for week 04
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| 04 |
No formal session Friday 8th due to Open Day preparation
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| 05 |
Scanning Workshop Formative Learning
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| 06 |
Image Editing Basics
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| 07 |
Automation
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| 08 |
Introduction to Selections, Paths & Layers Formative Learning Deliver: Image Library Brief |
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| 09 |
Study Tour: MC Introduction to Digital Cameras |
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| 10 |
Study Tour: MC Introduction to Product Photography |
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| 11 |
Task 2 (Formative)
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TASK 2 (Formative) DUE PRIOR TO START OF CLASS NEXT WEEK - Week 12 |
| 12 |
Image Library Part 1 – Feedback Session Task 2 (Formative)
Keywords |
TASK 2 (Formative) DUE PRIOR TO START OF CLASS |
| 13 |
Task 3 (Summative) – Image Library Part 2 Refinement of images and set up keywords |
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| 14 |
Task 3 (Summative) – Image Library Part 2 Refinement of images & prepare for submission |
TASK 3 (Summative) DUE |
| 15 |
Management of Image Library & Capstone Activity TASK 4 (Summative) |
TASK 4 (Summative) - Online Quiz |
| 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
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:
- Imaging Project 1 (30% of final grade)
- Imaging Project 2 (50% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 1 (10% of final grade)
- Knowledge Test 2 (10% of final grade)
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
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 and exercises provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative activities.
This course has 2 Summative Tasks, both must be completed. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Tasks
Task 1 – (Formative)
Spot the Difference – basic retouching and editing
Due week 05
Task 2 – (Formative)
Image Library Part 1 - Image Capture
Due week 11
Summative Assessment Tasks
Task 3
Image Library Part 2 - Image Bank Finals
Due week 14
Task 4 Knowledge & Skills Test
Due week 15
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
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. 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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