Course Title: Produce media photo images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6401C
Course Title: Produce media photo images
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: 50
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 be required to produce media photo images for newspaper and magazine editors.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI507 Produce media photo images |
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1. Plan for media assignment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Meet with editor, team or journalist to define or refine shoot requirements, objectives and deadlines 1.2 Evaluate intended use, style and theme of media assignment and confirm publication platform with relevant personnel 1.3 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to similar subject material |
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2. Prepare for shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review shoot requirements against assignment objectives 2.2 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met, including insurances, releases, licences, permits, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements 2.3 Investigate and address media codes of practice and work health and safety requirements specific to assignment 2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, liaise with relevant personnel and prepare equipment 2.5 Liaise with necessary people to arrange access to locations and other subjects |
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3. Shoot and produce images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Capture images within shoot context safely and ethically, and record necessary detail for captions 3.2 Optimise images and complete caption details to meet necessary specifications using media industry standards 3.3 Output and transmit photo images as required |
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4. Wrap up and review shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check and reinstate equipment to original condition 4.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel and evaluate personal performance in shoot context 4.3 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards 4.4 Update work samples of media photo images for promotional purposes 4.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to: produce images for publication in newspapers, magazines, reports and other forms of communication based media.
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
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
Week 1 |
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On-campus |
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Week 2 |
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On-campus In-class demonstration - location, studio lighting. |
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Week 3 |
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On-campus Studio Intensive AO1 Magazine Story - Part A *submission DUE start of class - in person meeting with teacher |
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Week 4 |
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On-campus Studio Intensive Location shoot - RMIT |
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Week 5 |
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On-campus Studio Intensive Location shoot - RMIT |
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Week 6 |
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On-campus Studio Intensive Location shoot - RMIT |
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Week 7 |
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On-Campus AO3 Collide DUE end of class upload to Canvas |
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Week 8 |
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Remote |
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Week 9 |
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On-campus |
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Week 10 |
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AO1 Magazine Story - Part A *rebrief DUE start of class - in person meeting with teacher |
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Week 11 |
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Off-campus | |
Week 12 |
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Off-campus |
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Week 13 |
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Off-campus | |
Week 14 |
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On-campus AO2 Magazine Story - Part B (Image/s) DUE start of class - in person meeting with teacher |
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Week 15 |
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On-campus AO2 Magazine Story - Final PDF DUE start of class - in person meeting with teacher |
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Week 16 |
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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 in this course include: written assessments and practical work.
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.
Assignment A01: Magazine story - Brief Proposal and Approval
Assignment A02: Magazine story - Photography and Documentation
Assignment A03: Collide ProjectAssessment 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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