Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GRAP5386C
Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Keren Dobia
keren.dobia@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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
NIL
Course Description
This course will cover the key industry skills needed for compositing photographic digital images. You will research, experiment with and integrate technologies to further your own creative work and practice.
Working with a range of techniques, you will use and adapt technologies to resolve complex works, exploiting creative and innovative options in your own creative practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG509 Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art |
Element: |
1. Research digital technologies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate current, emerging and experimental digital technologies and equipment relevant to artistic practice 1.2 Research the capabilities of different digital technologies and equipment to achieve different effects 1.3 Determine cost and supply issues for particular technologies and equipment |
Element: |
2 Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by particular technologies 2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular technologies 2.3 Discuss with key people the characteristics and opportunities of particular digital art technologies 2.4 Select technologies that suit own artistic practice and apply safely |
Element: |
3 Integrate technologies into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Experiment with technologies to challenge and extend their capabilities for use in own artistic works 3.2 Develop own ways of working with technologies to achieved desired outcomes |
Element: |
4 Manage digital technologies in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish systems to maintain currency of knowledge of digital art technologies 4.2 Maintain the quality and life of equipment and consumables through appropriate handling and storage procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to exploit creative and innovative options using a variety of imaging technologies and processes. You will interact with a range of imaging techniques to enable you to gain skills in resolving complex digital editing methods. The selection, application and adaptation of these imaging technologies will support you in the creation of composited digital images.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to: • lectures + tutorials • class exercises • class presentations • group discussion • online research • work shopping of students’ own projects
Teaching Schedule
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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Overview of course content and assessment requirements. Tutorial: Revision - Photoshop Task • Compositing Techniques 1 |
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Tutorial: • Selection methods & techniques |
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Tutorial: PRESENTATION: |
ASSESSMENT 1 SUBMISSION PART A Proposal due. |
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Tutorial: Treatment and Blending Project work: |
Workshop - Group B
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Project work: • Develop & refine folio image |
Workshop - Group A
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In Class Review & Discussion: PRESENTATION: In Class Project work: |
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Project work: |
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Tutorial: • Assessment 2: Alternate Reality folio briefing Compositing Techniques 4 |
ASSESSMENT 1 SUBMISSION Completed Scale folio project due.
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Tutorial: PRESENTATION: |
ASSESSMENT 2 SUBMISSION PART A Proposal due.
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Tutorial: |
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EASTER BREAK |
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Tutorial: |
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In Class Review & Discussion: PRESENTATION: |
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In Class Project work: |
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In Class Project work: |
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In Class Review & Discussion: |
ASSESSMENT 2 SUBMISSION Completed Alternate Reality Folio project due.
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RESUBMISSION Resubmission of Folio pieces, if required. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Please see Canvas for updated resources |
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the assessment items below to a satisfactory standard. Assessment will include two projects incorporating a range of digital imaging methods.
Produce a folio of 2 composited photorealistic images employing advanced compositing and visual effects skills.
The folio must contain both a final flattened image for display as well as the digital files with all the working layers in a psd file including the RAW file. The finished files must contain the full range of tones demonstrating appropriate application of processing, enhancement and output techniques.
In addition to the final folio pieces, students are required to prepare & submit concept presentations as well as present progress drafts of the folio piece.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Full assessment briefs will be provided during the course and can be found on MyRMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Task 1: Scale folio project
Part A (Proposal) Due date: Week 3
Part B (Final) Due date: Week 8
Students are to create a folio image combining two or more images of differing scale that are to appear photorealistic. The manipulation & representation of scale is to be explored within the image to add underlying layers of meaning to the concept of the image.
Students are to decide on their subject, shoot/gather the source files and then using masking and compositing techniques to blend the source files into a seamless photorealistic image.
Assessment Task 2: Alternate Reality folio project
Part A (Proposal) Due date: Week 9
Part B (Final) Due date: Week 15
Students are to combine at least 3 separate source files to present an alternate view of the world, future, past or present.
Students are to decide on their subject, shoot/gather the source files and then using masking and compositing techniques to blend the source files into a seamless photorealistic image.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
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:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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