Course Title: Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: VART6397C

Course Title: Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Jessie DiBlasi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3020

Course Contact Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: 

Eddie Javier
eddie.javier@rmit.edu.au

 

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce creative photo images using photo lighting principles.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI503 Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting

Element:

1. Research light and its relationship to photo imaging

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and review range of historical and contemporary sources for descriptive and emotive lighting

1.2 Examine theories of light and their application in photo imaging lighting technologies

1.3 Prepare shoot list for range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with relevant personnel

Element:

2. Experiment with light for complex subjects

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Arrange shoot requirements for identified lighting experiments

2.2 Explore lighting subjects in range of interior and exterior locations

2.3 Apply lighting techniques and technology safely in experimental process

2.4 Review processes, and adapt lighting techniques and technology to refine effects

2.5 Document results of experiments for incorporation into future works

Element:

3. Apply lighting to create photo image mood

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Produce series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology to create emotional and descriptive effects

3.2 Evaluate effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology to achieve effects and note areas for improvement

3.3 Catalogue research reference material and work samples

3.4 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from photo lighting experiments

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Research light and its relationship to photoimaging.
  • Experiment with light and resolve lighting problems for complex subjects.
  • Apply descriptive and emotive lighting in a photoimaging context.


Details of Learning Activities

Tech & Emotive is a clustered unit comprising of Produce Technical Photo Images (CUAPHI503) and Explore the Descriptive and Emotive Nature of Photo Lighting (CUAPHI510).

 

In class activities may include:

  • lectures
  • studio shoots
  • location shoots
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion


Out of class activities may include:

  • online research
  • independent project based work


Teaching Schedule

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

 

Semester #1  2021WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1   
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • Welcome to Tech & Emotive
  • Discussion
  • PPT
  •   
  • AO1a: Brief for Master Portrait 
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief 
  •  
  • Develop concept requirements for Pre-Production doc.  
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to Pre-production content 
  • for Week 2 - Approval to shoot 
 In-class demonstration - location, studio lighting.
Week 2  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO1a: Master Portrait
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 
  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues 
 Studio Intensive
Week 3  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO1a: Master Portrait
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 
  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues 
 Studio Intensive
Week 4  
  • Remote
  •  
  • AO1a: Master Portrait
  • Pre-production Doc DUE 
  • Following Brief/Concept Approval: 
  • Discussion one-on-one with Teacher. 
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 
  • Shoot, pre-production continues 
 

Remote

AO1a

Pre-production doc PDF 

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 5  
  • Remote
  •  
  • AO1b: Master Portrait
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 
  • Shoot, pre-production continues 
 Remote
Week 6  
  • Remote
  •  
  • AO1b: Master Portrait DUE 
  • Assessment task end of class on CANVAS. 
  • Remainder of class to work on submission.
  • Shoot, pre-production continues 
  •  
  • AO3: Knowledge Questions
  • Self-directed work on assessment task

Remote

AO1b 

Final Image/s   

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 7  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO2: Brief for Macro
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief 
  •  
  • Develop concept requirements for Pre-Production doc.  
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to Pre-production content 
 In-class demonstration, specialist lenses, lighting
Week 8  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO2: Macro
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
  • Refer to Canvas - book online.
 Studio Intensive
Week 9  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO2: Macro
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
  • Refer to Canvas - book online.
 Studio Intensive
Week 10  
  • AO2: Macro DUE
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
  • Refer to Canvas - book online.
  •  
  • AO3: Brief Art Repro
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief 
  • Develop concept requirements for Pre-Production doc.  
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of concept to Pre-production content 

Remote

AO2

Macro

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 11  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO3: Art Repro
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
 Studio Intensive
Week 12  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO3: Art Repro
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
 Studio Intensive
Week 13  
  • Delivery: On-campus
  •  
  • AO3: Art Repro
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
 Studio Intensive
Week 14  
  • Remote
  •  
  • AO3: Art Repro DUE
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings

Remote

AO3

Art Repro

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 15  
  • Remote
  •  
  • Final class
  • Online review
 Remote
Week 16  
  • Review/resubmissions
 Remote 
Week 17  
  • Review/resubmissions

Remote 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing and updated information.


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

Assessment tasks in this course include: written assessments and practical tasks.


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.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assignment A01a - Master at Work – Portrait (Pre production)
Plan and capture a skilled Masters portrait either on location or in the studio.
Due Week 4

Assignment A01b - Master at Work – Portrait (Final Images)
Plan and capture a skilled Masters portrait either on location or in the studio.
Due Week 6

Assignment A02 - Macro  
Macro photography is like a secret world in that you can capture ordinary objects in a way that the human eye cannot see them! Plan and create captivating macro images.
Due Week 10

Assignment 03 – Art Reproduction
As part of your remit as a professional photographer accurately document 2D works e.g. art paintings, illustrations, screen-prints and even photographic works.
Due Week 14

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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