Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6365C
Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4030
Course Contact Email: phillip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Van Royen
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 skills and knowledge to be able to capture digital images. You will work on the production of visual art images and gain an understanding on the production of the art photo imaging industry. This course allows you to conceptualise, research and initiate projects; undertake strategic planning and production tasks; manage finances; output visual art photo images to industry specifications; and liaise/consult with a range of associated and allied persons, work teams, government agencies and private enterprise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images |
Element: |
1. Plan image output |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify and confirm concept for final images in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify and select work prints or files and check that they are consistent with concept or brief 1.3 Assess qualities and characteristics of work prints or files suitable for enhancement and manipulation 1.4 Confirm output strategies, and materials and equipment needed to produce required image |
Element: |
2. Prepare for analog or digital work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select darkroom or digital work environment to meet project requirements 2.2 Maintain clean and safe work environment during production of work 2.3 Set up relevant equipment safely and prepare materials for work |
Element: |
3. Enhance and manipulate images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select techniques for image enhancement and manipulation consistent with concept, testing processes and purpose of work to produce optimal quality images 3.2 Identify screen-based issues for consideration where appropriate 3.3 Apply selected techniques to images |
Element: |
4. Output images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate materials and equipment for output option 4.2 Produce output image by digital or analog means, and confirm that image meets project requirements with relevant personnel 4.3 Confirm that privacy, intellectual property and other relevant legal requirements are met |
Element: |
5. Complete post-shoot activities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Restore work area to original condition, disposing of waste safely 5.2 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions 5.3 Store equipment according to workplace procedures |
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
Your learning activities will take place in a Digital studio. You will complete presentations and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studio and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will need also be expected to make use of the library resources.
The learning activities for this course centre around the following:
Participation in practical workshops conducted by a teacher. Workshops also provide the opportunity for student to practice & perform under supervision and coaching from a teacher
Participation in tutorials which can be one on one, small groups or whole class and which provide the opportunity for students to present their work for comment and critique by teachers and fellow students
Individual studio time for students to work on projects to develop skills and conceptual ability in an environment of discovery and experimentation
Keeping a visual diary which contains evidence of conceptual development, feedback on work from tutorials, reflection on own development and understanding, critical engagement and critical discourse
Research
Ongoing practice to become self managing
When available, attendance at exhibitions and field work.
The following Teaching Schedule is subject to change.
Teaching Schedule
| 1 | Introduction to the course
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1.1,1.2,1.4 | |
| 2 |
Introduction to Project 1: Genres of Photography Learn operation of equipment Photography: Landscape artists Learn basic operation of the SLR Camera Camera Craft • Shutter speeds & Apertures |
Go on a landscape Photo shoot. Bring images to next weeks class. | |
| 3 |
Project 1: Genres of Photography: Still LIfe Artists Organise shoots on location or in studio and prepare shoot management timeline Suggested Digital Workflow
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Bring landscape images to work on in class |
2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,4.1,4.3 |
| 4 |
Project 1: Genres of Photography: Portrait artists Copyright issues Camera Craft: Organising Shoot and management timelines Editing in Photoshop |
Bring Still Life images to work on in class For next week: Take Portraits |
2.5,2.6,3.1,3.2 |
| 5 | Project 1: Genres of Photography
|
Bring Portrait images to work on in class
Choose images for final print |
3.4,3.5,4.1,4.2,4.3 |
| 6 |
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Bring a blank CD or USB to class to take to Prism | 2.4,2.5 |
| 7 | Project 1 Due CLASS PRESENTATIONS | All work due on Digital Folder on server | 2.1,3.4,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
| 8 | Project 1 Due CLASS PRESENTATIONS | 2.1,3.4,5.1,5.2,.5.3 | |
| 9 |
Introduction to Project 2: Photographic Self
Timeline Exercise
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Prepare a timeline for project 2 to bring to tutorial next week. Bring Visual Diary for tutorial week |
1.2,1.4,2.2 |
| 10 | TUTORIAL WEEK | 2.1,5.1,5.2,5.3 | |
| 11 |
Project 2: Photographic Self Portrait:
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Bring 1st set of portraits to work on In class. Take 2nd set of portraits to bring to next weeks class. |
3.5,4.2,4.4 |
| 12 |
Project 2: Photographic Self Portrait: Workshop: Night photography |
Bring 2nd set of portraits to work on in class. Take 3rd set of portraits to bring to next weeks class. |
1.3,1.4, 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,4.1 |
| 13 |
Project 2: Photographic Self Portrait: Group and individual tutorials |
Bring 3rd set of portraits to work on in class. | 3.1,3.2,.4.1 |
| 14 | Final class to work on Portraits Group and individual tutorials |
Final class to work on Portraits | 3.2,3.3, 3.4,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
| 15 | Project 2 Due, CLASS PRESENTATIONS | All work due on Digital Folder on server | 3.4,,5.1,5.2,5.3 |
| 16 | Folio Preparation | 5.1,5.2,5.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Explore the extensive resources under Visual Art in the subject guides in the library catalogue.
Nikon D7000 kit - you will be able to borrow cameras from the School of Art
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks, a major project
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- A digital portfolio which demonstrates personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers
Assessment Tasks
THE FOLLOWING WORKS IS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION BETWEEN JUNE 10 AND JUNE 13 FOLIO ASSESSMENT:
1. Project 1: Genres of Photography;
• 18 finished images (6 from each genre: Landscape, Still Life, Portrait)
• 1 Pegasus print produced at Prism Digital Imaging Lab (with at least one image)
• 1 Class Presentation
• 1 Digital Folder on the server showing 4 folders;
a) Originals (RAW files)
b) Work in progress (18 files, which have been edited in either Bridge/Camera Raw or Photoshop with layers)
c) Finals (18 flattened files, can be Photoshop or tiff files, no layers)
d) Reference material (research images, and/or scans of visual diary, and/or word/text edit documents)
2. Project 2: Photographic Self Portrait;
• 18 finished images (choose 3 of the following options;
o 6 x self-portrait of face,
o 6 x self-portrait of body part/whole,
o 6 x personal objects,
o 6 x landscape environment,
o 6 x social environment)
• 1 Pegasus print produced at Prism Digital Imaging Lab showing 3 images to create a triptych
• 1 Class Presentation
• 1 Digital Folder on the server showing 4 folders;
a) Originals (RAW files)
b) Work in progress (18 files, which have been edited in either Bridge/Camera Raw or Photoshop with layers)
c) Finals (18 flattened files, can be Photoshop or tiff files, no layers)
d) Reference material (research images, and/or scans of visual diary, and/or word/text edit documents)
3. Visual Diary
Your should have a Digital Folder for both Project 1 and Project 2 on the server (frida) showing 4 folders.
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts.
GRADE OUTLINE GRADING CRITERIA
CHD Competent with high distinction 80-100 Highly developed
CDI Competent with distinction 70-79 Well developed
CC Competent with credit 60-69 Developed
CA Competency achieved - graded 50-59 Sound
CA Competency achieved A competent result indicates that the assessment requirements for the course
have been met.
NYC Not yet competent Not yet competent indicates that the assessment requirements for the course
have not been met.
DNS Did not submit 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 Manager.
| Unit Title | Refine Digital Art Techniques | RMIT UNIT Code VART6366C | National Unit Code CUADIG508 |
| Assessment Task 1 Genres of Photography; | Elements/ PCs |
| Visual Diary | |
• 18 finished images (6 from each genre: Landscape, Still Life, Portrait) |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1, 2.2,2.3,2.4,3.4,5.1, 5.2,.5.3 |
| Assessment Task 2 Photographic Self Portrait; | |
| Visual Diary | |
• 18 finished images (choose 3 of the following options; |
3.2,3.3,3.4,4.1, 5.1,5.2,5.3 |
| Performance Evidence | Knowledge Evidence | Assessment Conditions |
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Evidence of the ability to: plans, selects and uses processes and outputting options to suit the job requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures. produce a body of images that demonstrates command of enhancement and manipulation techniques clean work areas and check and store equipment according to workplace requirements. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once. |
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: outline the features of prints or files that can be enhanced or manipulated describe common techniques for enhancing and manipulating images describe a range of output equipment and materials that can be used in analog, digital or other print technologies outline a range of output options summarise work health and safety procedures for using darkroom equipment and materials and/ or using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time outline intellectual property and other legislation relevant to image enhancement, manipulation and output. |
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: photo imaging materials, tools and equipment. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. |
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.
Please note:
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
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