Course Title: Explore and apply photo lighting techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: VART6521C

Course Title: Explore and apply photo lighting techniques

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5411 - Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61399258193

Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@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 required.

Course Description

In this course the skills and knowledge required to produce creative photo images using photo lighting techniques will be covered.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI533 Explore and apply photo lighting techniques

Element:

1. Research lighting techniques

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and review range of historical and contemporary sources of lighting techniques

1.2 Examine theories of light and their application in photo imaging

1.3 Prepare shoot list for range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with required 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 different locations

2.3 Apply lighting techniques and technology safely in experimental process

2.4 Adapt lighting techniques to photo imaging work when reviewing processes

2.5 Document results of experiments for incorporation into future works

Element:

3. Apply lighting techniques

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Produce series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology

3.2 Evaluate effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology 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 have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


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 refer to Canvas.

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, 2022
Week
Topic Assessment / 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
  • Delivery: On-campus

  • 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 
 

On-Campus

AO1a

Pre-production doc PDF 

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 5
  • Delivery: On-campus

  • AO1b: Master Portrait
  • Continue content and data entries to Pre-production doc. 
  • Shoot, pre-production continues 
 Studio intensive
Week 6
  • Delivery: On-campus

  • 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

Studio intensive

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 

Studio Intensive

AO2

Macro

DUE end of class upload to Canvas


  • TERM BREAK - EASTER  NO CLASSES
  • 15 - 22 APRIL


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
  • Delivery: On-Campus

  • AO3: Art Repro DUE
  • Self-directed work on assessment task
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings

Studio Intensive
Week 15
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Final opportunity to shoot
  • Review 1 on 1's

On-campus

AO3

Art Repro

DUE end of class upload to Canvas
Week 16
  • Delivery: On-campus
  • Final class
  • Review semester
  • Slide show of semester work

On-campus


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


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 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. 

 

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

 

 

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 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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