Course Title: Produce innovative digital images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: VART6409C

Course Title: Produce innovative digital images

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with digital imaging techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.

It applies to individuals who produce digital art images for electronic media or physical display in publications, portfolio and galleries.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG405 Produce innovative digital images

Element:

1. Experiment with digital imaging techniques and media

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of known techniques
1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects
1.3 Experiment and extend the capabilities of digital imaging techniques
1.4 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely and sustainably

Element:

2. Develop ideas for digital imaging

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for digital image works
2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches of other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property rights
2.3 Consider the potential of different digital imaging techniques when developing initial concepts
2.4 Refine and confirm concept based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

Element:

3. Organise digital imaging resources

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for development and presentation of works
3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for digital imaging resources
3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development and presentation of works
3.4 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety and other workplace requirements

Element:

4. Realise finished digital images

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Use safe and sustainable practices throughout the production of work
4.2 Create digital images using techniques and media selected through research and experimentation
4.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches to complete the works
4.4 Finalise images in a format suitable for presentation and archive files according to industry standards
4.5 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that informed it

Element:

5. Evaluate digital imaging work

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution to identify areas for improvement
5.2 Discuss completed work and use feedback to improve future works

Learning Outcomes


In completing this course, student will be able to develop a range of images that can promote his or her works in the creative field.


Details of Learning Activities

During this semester we will be looking at creating, editing and compositing digital renderings of 3D CAD models. The classes will be delivered in a face-to-face format. The main software that we will be using is KeyShot - a real time ray-tracing program but will will also be using SolidWorks and PhotoShop as well as others. 


Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule
Week No. Class Description Element(s)
1 Intro Introduction to Rendering and what will be covered 1,2
2 Use of basic tools Basic Keyshot process and tools 1,2,3
3 Labels Making and using labels 1,2,4
4 Rendering theory Rendering theory - how it works what we need to pay attention to 2,3,4,5
5 Making materials Using Nodes to make more complex materials 1,2,3
6 Environments Adjusting environments to produce lighting affects 1,2,3,4,5
7 Animation intro

Looking at what an animation should show and the basics of animating in Keyshot

Assessment task 1 - handed out

 1,2,3
8 Modeling for Rendering - Rendering in Fusion

 Modeling details so that they render well

A look at rendering in Fusion360

 1,2,5
9 Assessment 2 handed out Assessment task 2 - handed out 1,2,3
    Midsemester break   
10 Working on assessment 1 Working on Assessment task 1 and additional theory/tutorials 1,2,3,4
       
11 Controlling animations Use of cameras, speeds and acceleration in animations 1,2,4,5
12 Assessment 1 Submission Assessment 1 Submission 1,2,5
13 Looking at alternatives Rendering alternatives 1,2,3,4,5
14

Assessment 2 Submission

Assessment 1 Re-submission

Assessment 2 Submission

Assessment 1 Re-submission

 1,2,3,5
15 Working on assessment 2 Assessment 2 - inclass feedback 1,2,3,4,5
16 Assessment 2 Re-submission Assessment 2 submission - Re-submissions, in class feedback and consultation


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:

EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks, a major project
- direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of a design journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
 

 

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Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Due Week 12

Assessment Task 2: Due Week 14


Assessment Matrix

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