Course Title: Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: VART6526C
Course Title: Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
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.
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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: 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 required.
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to produce illustrative images that communicate concepts, ideas and information in ways to evoke emotive responses in the viewer.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI521 Make illustrative photo images for publication and display |
Element: |
1. Establish illustrative photo image requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate requirements for range of illustrative photo imaging projects 1.2 Research contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches used in similar illustrative photo imaging projects 1.3 Clarify sample layouts and other visual references with required personnel 1.4 Prepare work, usage estimates and creative fee for range of illustrative photo imaging projects 1.5 Confirm shoot responsibilities and refine shoot requirements with required personnel 1.6 Produce design concepts for creative products and confirm with required personnel 1.7 Prepare terms and conditions and quotation for shoot 1.8 Confirm intellectual property arrangements and finalise agreement or contract with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Prepare for shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met 2.2 Investigate and address relevant media codes of practice and site-specific work health and safety, licence and permit requirements 2.3 Organise props, locations, talent, apparel and fashion accessories where required 2.4 Refine technical and conceptual approach through test shots 2.5 Develop shoot management schedule and make shoot preparations 2.6 Liaise with associated professionals about publication or presentation arrangements |
Element: |
3. Shoot and produce images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Meet shoot objectives by capturing high quality images 3.2 Alert required personnel to variations to shoot that may lead to additional charges 3.3 Generate proof images and seek feedback from required personnel on shoot progress and image quality and selection 3.4 Optimise and output photo images to required specifications using industry formatting standards 3.5 Prepare work for electronic or physical dispatch and presentation or publication 3.6 Prepare invoice or account and deliver with completed images to required personnel |
Element: |
4. Review shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review any feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context 4.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards 4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes |
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5. Wrap up shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards 5.2 Update work samples of illustrative photo images for self-promotional purposes 5.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot |
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.
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Week 1 |
Introduction to the course, including course overview of subject, assessments requirements and timeline. Presentation/Handout Time Life Photo Story formula. How to construct a visual story.
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Assignment 01: |
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| Week 2 |
Photography of Cooks Cottage for a Brochure On this field trip, students work in small groups on a set brief exploring |
Class Exercise: |
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| Week 3 |
LECTURE CLASS Class Exercise Feedback Session - Class Critic of Photography of Cooks Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens Shooting guide: Hand out & group discussion. Discussion around examples of photojournalistic work & analysis of strengths and weakness. TBC: Excursion to 'Print House' TUTORIAL CLASS |
ASSIGNMENT DUE Assignment 02: Briefing |
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| Week 4 |
Project work Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects Delivery on:
- Review and editing of images in context of individual storyline development, photography capture, continuity of storyline + digital image processing |
Development of A02. Initial images and concept. |
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| Week 5 |
Project work Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects -Capture one black and white workflow - Review and editing of images in context of individual storyline development, photography capture, continuity of storyline + digital image processing |
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| Week 6 |
Progressive assessment of Book Project - Review of progress (Minimum 6-8 images ) (Martin + Rob to assess) |
ASSIGNMENT DUE Assignment 02: Assignment Briefing: Assignment 3: Client Meeting 2 - Progressive assessment |
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| Week 7 |
Project work - Review and editing of images in context of individual storyline development, photography capture, continuity of storyline + digital image processing Delivery:
Briefing by writing staff: Assignment of writing students to photographers |
Learning activity: |
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| Week 8 |
Briefing of Assignment 4 and 5 Book production including project feasibility, financials, layout, photography, colour proofing, marketing and distribution Delivery:
Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects |
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| Week 9 |
Q & A Session for A03 Project work Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects Finalise test prints to be sent for print. |
Test prints to be sent to the printer!!! |
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| Week 10 |
Assessment class Progressive one-on-one assessment of A03 Client meeting 2 - progressive assessment
(Martin + Rob to assess) |
ASSIGNMENT DUE Assignment 03: |
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Easter Break |
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| Week 11 |
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects Delivery:
Editor/Writer Support with Professional writing + editing students
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| Week 12 |
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects Delivery:
Editor/Writer Support with Professional writing + editing students
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| Week 13 |
Lab class Students have the opportunity to consult with Martin & Rob on their projects Books are sent to print this week! Editor/Writer Support with Professional writing + editing students
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ASSIGNMENT DUE Assignment 04: Final Book Output |
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| Week 14 |
Guest Lecture – Publishing – TBC Lecture on self-publishing process and production including digital/offset production, instruction and costing. Delivery:
Students to work in class on Assignment 5 |
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| Week 15 |
Q & A session for A05 Students to work in class on Assignment 5 |
ASSIGNMENT DUE Assignment 05: |
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| Week 16 | Book Review Week |
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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