Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: VART6445C
Course Title: Work with photomedia in creative practice
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5361 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media)
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Maya Toone
e: maya.toone@rmit.edu.au
ph: 9925 4815
Janelle Low
e: janelle.low@rmit.edu.au
ph: 9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 55
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 skills and knowledge required to work with any type of photomedia professional creative practice. It applies to individuals who work in many media and disciplines and use photomedia for the creative presentation or documentation of work, or to create parts or the whole of a finished work. It may include still images, film, video, music or interactive content. This unit does not address the specialised skills needed by photo imaging professionals.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD512 Work with photomedia in creative practice |
Element: |
1. Explore the potential of photomedia in own work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the potential of photomedia in own work using appropriate sources of information 1.2 Consider intellectual property and other legislative requirements relevant to research and development of photomedia ideas 1.3 Examine traditional and contemporary ways photomedia is used 1.4 Identify appropriate digital, traditional or experimental tools and methods for the development of photomedia projects 1.5 Develop ideas for work using investigation, discussion and review |
Element: |
2. Experiment with photomedia |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use the basic technical features and capabilities of chosen tools effectively 2.2 Explore and experiment with particular features of specific tools, including the potential for combining them for particular purposes 2.3 Achieve different effects by extending the capabilities of digital, traditional or experimental photomedia tools 2.4 Refine ideas through a process of experimentation |
Element: |
3. Create and present finished photomedia work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Manipulate tools with increasing skill and confidence to fulfil work objectives 3.2 Critically assess technical and conceptual aspects of the work during the development process 3.3 Complete technical requirements for integration of photomedia with other media 3.4 Finalise images and files using appropriate protocols 3.5 Apply safe work practices for chosen photomedia tools and equipment |
Element: |
4. Evaluate work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review work in progress from personal, professional and artistic perspectives 4.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and review 4.3 Evaluate the work process in terms of its efficiency 4.4 Evaluate finished work in terms of its consistency with the project concept, technical resolution and suitability for the intended purpose |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency , you will have gained the skills and knowledge required to work with any type of photomedia professional creative practice.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
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.
Wk |
Class Content - IMAGING 1 - Semester 1 |
Assessments |
1 |
Course overview: - Training Needs Analysis - Photoshop: Interface, tools, navigation. Basic selections. Overview and skill development with geometric, freehand, colour and tone based selections. |
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2 |
What is a digital image? Pixels, colour spaces, resolution - Undertake a simple printing exercise to illustrate digital image resolution.
Introduction to A01 - Julianne Kost composite |
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3 |
Photoshop - Layered images and simple composites. Explore supplied resources to develop skills with quick masks, layer masks and non-destructive edits. |
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4 |
Photoshop - Image retouching. Introduction to clone stamping, patching, retouching and healing techniques. |
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5 |
WIP Review - Studio class. A01 - Julianne Kost composite exercise - Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far. |
A01 - Julianne Kost composite exercise |
6 |
A01 review and project feedback.
Introduction to A02 - "Gigantic" Poster Design |
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7 |
Studio Shoot - Basic photographic studio & camera techniques. In teams, design, style and capture images for A02 - "Gigantic" Poster Design. |
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8 |
WIP Review - Studio Class - Work on building the composite image for A02 - "Gigantic" Poster Design.
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MID SEMESTER BREAK (1 wk) |
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9 |
Introduction to A03 - Exposure Skate 2018
Elements and Principles of Design, grid-based layout, resolution. Shoot - Capture 24 images of a single subject and build a simple grid based layout with text. |
A02 - "Gigantic" Poster Design |
10 |
Photoshop - Pen tool techniques. Explore techniques related to bitmap editing, but with vectors. Layout, design, masking and typography. A02 review and project feedback. |
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11 |
WIP Review - Studio Class - Work on building the composite image for A03 - Exposure Skate 2018 event poster. Receive feedback on your designs, and incorporate changes. |
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12 |
Photoshop – Tonal correction with levels and curves. Learn to maximise contrast and tonal range in digital images. |
A03 - Exposure Skate 2018 event poster |
13 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
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14 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
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15 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
A04 - Imaging 1 Knowledge Quiz |
16 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
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Wk |
Class Content - IMAGING 2 - Semester 2 |
Assessments |
1 |
DSLR camera skills. Camera types and lenses. Exposure control using aperture and shutter speed. ISO and white balance. Controling depth of field. Digital file formats. |
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2 |
Skills review - Layer masks, channel masks Introduce A01 - Colour correction RAW Post process |
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3 |
Skills review - Levels and curves. Make tonal adjustments to digital images. |
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4 |
Photoshop - Blends, adjustments and transforms. Compositing adjustments for colour and tone correction. Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far. |
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5 |
WIP Review - Studio class. A01 - Colour correction RAW Post process. Receive feedback on your work, and incorporate changes. |
A01 – Colour correction RAW Post process |
6 |
Introduce A02 - Magazine Cover or Poster.
Photoshop - Vector Poker exercise. Build vector graphic designs in Photoshop. |
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7 |
Studio shoot: Hair masking. In teams, acquire images for use in the hair masking exercise, and if you choose, A02 - Magazine Cover or Poster. |
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8 |
Photoshop - Hair masking techniques. Explore and apply a variety of simple to advanced hair masking techniques, using photographs taken in week 7. |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK (2 wks) |
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9 |
WIP Review - Studio Class - Present your progress with A02 - Magazine Cover or Poster. Receive feedback on your designs, and incorporate changes. |
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10 |
Photoshop - Advanced retouching. Studio portrait post-production techniques. |
A02 - Magazine Cover or Poster |
11 |
Studio shoot: In teams design, style, art direct and capture images for use in A03 - Altered Image Portrait. (GRADED). |
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12 |
WIP Review - Studio class. A03 - Altered Image Portrait. Receive feedback on your designs, and incorporate changes. |
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13 |
WIP Review - Studio class. A03 - Altered Image Portrait. Receive feedback on your designs, and incorporate changes. |
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14 |
WIP Review - Studio class. A03 - Altered Image Portrait. Receive feedback on your designs, and incorporate changes. |
A03 - Altered Image Self Portrait |
15 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
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16 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
N/A |
References
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians. |
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB 3.0 flash drive, with at least 128Gb capacity.
You are strongly advised to maintain a daily backup schedule of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and may include practical team based projects.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for A03 (Sem 1) and A03 (Sem 2) and for the course.
Late submissions or submissions that do not reach the required standard, may be assessed Not Yet Satisfactory. You will receive resubmission instructions via email, myRMIT or LMS feedback. Resubmissions must occur within a week of this notification. Graded assessments which are resubmitted, are eligible for CAG (Competency Achieved Graded) only.
Please refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria or assessment rubric. All assessment documents are available on the course LMS page through MyRMIT.
Semester 1
A01 - Julianne Kost composite exercise
In addition to completion of class exercises, recreate a contemporary composited artwork by renowned digital artist Julianne Kost, adding your own distinctive touch. (Ungraded)
Due week 5 - Ungraded
A02 - "Gigantic" Poster Design
In addition to completion of class exercises, design, style and capture images as part of a team. As individuals build and finish posters illustrating a "gigantic" fluffy toy.
Due week 9 - Ungraded
A03 - Exposure Skate 2018 event poster - GRADED ASSESSMENT
In addition to completion of class exercises, design and build an A3 poster to advertise “Exposure Skate 2018” event, using action photography with a graphic treatment.
Due week 12 - Graded
A04 - Imaging 1 Knowledge Quiz
A knowledge quiz to gauge your understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques covered in this course.
Due week 15 - Ungraded
Semester 2
A01 - Colour correction RAW Post process
In addition to completion of class exercises, demonstrate your understanding of intermediate image correction skills, by colour correcting a series of digital stills. (Ungraded)
Due week 5 - Ungraded
A02 - Magazine Cover or Poster
In addition to completion of class exercises, design and build a magazine cover or an A3 poster using photographic elements, with a graphic treatment. (Ungraded)
Due week 10 - Ungraded
A03 - Altered Image Self Portrait - GRADED ASSESSMENT
In addition to completion of class exercises, shoot, composite and retouch an "altered image" self portrait.
Due in week 14 - Graded
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. It can be found on the Canvas course page through myRmit, or from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the 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.
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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