Course Title: Explore and apply photo lighting techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

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: 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

Tim Turner

tim.turner@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 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 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 Date Topic
Week 1   

Delivery: On-campus

  • Welcome to Tech & Emotive
  • AO1/AO2: Brief for Portrait with a Story
  • Introduction to Assignment Brief
  • In-class demonstration - location/studio lighting.
  • In-class practice for location/studio portraiture.
  • Develop concept requirements for Pre-Production doc.  
  • Establish all contacts and intending shoot schedule. 
  • Organisation and preparation of Pre-production content for Week 2 - Approval to shoot.
Week 2  

Delivery: On-campus

  • In-class demonstration - location/studio lighting.
  • Continue with portrait photography and research for AO1 Portrait with a Story | Pre-production
  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues
Week 3  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Continue with portrait photography and research for AO1 Portrait with a Story | Pre-production 
  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues 
  • Organisation and preparation of Pre-production content for Week 2 - Approval to shoot.
Week 4  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Class time to work on AO1 Portrait with a Story | Pre-production
  • Lighting Test Shoot, pre-production continues
Week 5  

Delivery: On-campus

  • AO1:  Portraitwith a story | Pre-production due
  • Class time for AO1 Portrait with a Story | Pre-production template
  • Self-directed work on assessment task AO2 Portrait with a Story | Production 
Week 6  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task AO2 Portrait with a Story | Production 
Week 7  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task AO2 Portrait with a Story | Production 
 

 

MID SEMESTER BREAK

April 1 - 5

NO CLASSES
Week 8  

Delivery: On-campus

  • AO3: Brief for Art Repro
  • In-class demonstration, specialist lenses, lighting for Art Repro photography.  
  • Establish intended shoot schedule. 
  • Class time to work on assessment template - AO2 Portrait with a Story | Production due end of class.
Week 9  

Delivery: On-Campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task - AO3 Art Repro
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
Week 10  

Delivery: On-Campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task template
  • Conferences - One-on-one meetings
Week 11  

Delivery: On-campus

  • AO3, Art Repro Due
  • Class time to work on assessment AO3 template.
Week 12  

Delivery: On-campus

  • AO4: Brief for Assessment AO4, Macro Photography
  • Demonstration and practice for Macro photography using specialist lenses and modifiers.  
Week 13  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task - Macro Photography
  • Conferences - One-on-one meeting with assessor
Week 14  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment task - Macro Photography
  • Conferences - One-on-one meeting with assessor
Week 15  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Self-directed work on assessment template due end of class
Week 16  

Delivery: On-campus

  • Final class
  • Review semester
  • Slide show of semester work


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

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. 


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.  

This is delivered as a clustered course and the assessments are in a blended format with the two units: CUAPHI533 and CUAPHI520.

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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