Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6396C

Course Title: Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583

Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@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

Course Description

In this course you will cover the knowledge and skills required to research, evaluate and determine the appropriate colour management strategies required for a range of photographic printing projects.

You will also cover the skills and technical knowledge to plan, coordinate and manage the accuracy, consistency and integrity of colour in their printing workflows to an industry standard.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

Element:

1. Research principles and techniques for control of digital colour

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify charts, measurements, spaces, models and systems, and industry standards relevant to colour in digital imaging contexts

1.2 Examine how colour is created, defined and managed in digital imaging devices

1.3 Investigate areas of capture, display, output and archive spaces in digital imaging devices

1.4 Document sources of information on colour management and standards

Element:

2. Apply colour management systems

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and select appropriate calibration devices, profiling techniques and closed loop systems for managing colour in specific digital imaging devices

2.2 Evaluate selected colour management systems and techniques for suitability and cost efficiency

2.3 Adopt and adapt selected colour management systems to digital workplace

Element:

3. Review and update colour management strategies

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Review performance and assess impact of adapted colour management systems and strategies in digital workplace

3.2 Develop systems to update and respond to future colour management systems and strategies as they arise from emerging technologies and workplace practices

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to research, evaluate and determine the appropriate colour management strategy required for a range of photographic printing projects.

You will have the knowledge to plan, coordinate and manage the accuracy, consistency and integrity of colour in their printing workflows to industry standard.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • practical demonstrations in studio  
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation  
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material  
  • seminars/workshops  
  • design activities or projects  
  • group projects  
  • peer learning  
  • guest lecture/presentation  
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • independent project-based work  
  • group activities/projects  
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback  
  • visits to galleries and events  
  • practical placement  
  • simulated workplace activities.  


Teaching Schedule

WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1

No Delivery
Week 2

Principles of colour management
Semester overview
Timeline and assessment briefs, OHS

Monitor calibration

 Assessment Briefing:
A01 – Monitor Calibration
Week 3

Principles of colour management continued.

Monitor calibration continued:
Colour spaces
How is colour created
Week 4

Applied colour management

Monitor calibration continued
Closed Loop

 Print workflow

Assessment Briefing:
A02 – Colour Managed Output

Learning activity:
What's the Gamut!
Week 5

Applied colour management

Monitor calibration continued

Soft proofing for print.
Week 6

Applied colour management
Final opportunity for Monitor calibration

Preparing for A01 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

Test printing for A02 – Colour Managed Output

 Assessment 1 Due:
Monitor Calibration
Week 7

Applied colour management
Project work

Advanced sharpening techniques

Test printing and file development for:
A02 – Colour Managed Output


Test Prints Due
Week 8

Applied colour management
Project work:

Refining files and printing for:
A02 – Colour Managed Output

Mid Semester BREAK

30th August - 3rd September

Week 9

Applied colour management
Project work:

Refining files and printing for:
"A02 – Colour Managed Output"

Preparing for A02 submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

Assessment 2 Due:
Colour Managed Output 

Assessment Briefing:
A03 – Ins and Outs
Week 10

Print feedback session for:
"A02 – Colour Managed Output"

Applied colour management:
How to create and apply custom camera profiles using Adobe software
Week 11

Applied colour management:
How to create and apply custom camera profiles using Capture 1

Project work:

  • File Capture 
    • For project files including a file for profile generation
  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
Week 12

Applied colour management

Project work:

  • File Capture 
    • For project files including a file for profile generation
  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Test Printing
 Learning Activity:
CMYK conversions
Week 13

Applied colour management

Project work:

  • Profile Generation
    • Using either Adobe or Capture 1 workflow
  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Soft proofing and Test Printing
 Test Prints Due
Week 14

Applied colour management

Project work:

  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Printing for assessment submission including refinement based on test printing results
Week 15

Applied Colour Management

Project work:

  • File Editing
    • Applying the custom camera profile to your image and enhancing it for output
  • Printing for assessment submission including refinement based on test printing results


Preparing for A03 – Ins and Outs submission including knowledge question review and Q&A

 Assessment 3 Due:
Ins and Outs 
Week 16

Review and feedback week

Print access for exhibition development 
Week 17

Print access for exhibition development 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:  

The Learning Lab  
https://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

Assessment tasks include practical exercises in applied colour management including:

  • Monitor calibration
  • Soft proof tests and test prints
  • Test prints demonstrating rendering intents, colour spaces & resolution
  • Proof sheet prints as hardcopy
  • Folio of inkjet prints.

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester.
 


Assessment Tasks


Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.

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 expected 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. 

DateDetailsDue
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 Assignment A01 – Monitor Calibration due by 12:30
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 Assignment A02 – Colour Managed Output due by 23:59
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 Assignment A03 – Ins and Outs due by 23:59


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

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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