Course Title: Refine digital art techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: VART6517C
Course Title: Refine digital art 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: C5414 - Diploma of Visual Arts
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
Ben Hattingh
ben.hattingh@rmit.edu.au
Janelle Low
janelle.low@rmit.edu.au
Sion Ramsden-Smith
caitlin.ramsden-smith@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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 gain the skills and knowledge required to refine techniques in working with digital media and to develop own digital art style in a body of creative work. This occurs through a process of research, refinement and evaluation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques |
Element: |
1. Research digital media ideas and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research ways other artists have used different digital media techniques 1.2 Investigate how particular digital media techniques work to achieve different technical effects 1.3 Evaluate the relationships between digital media techniques and ideas 1.4 Adapt and use applicable ideas and approaches in own practice, with consideration for intellectual property rights |
Element: |
2. Select digital media techniques for refinement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate opportunities offered by different digital media techniques for own professional practice 2.2 Determine and compare limitations and constraints of different digital media techniques 2.3 Select digital media technique for refinement |
Element: |
3. Consolidate digital media technique to professional level |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop confidence and skill in using digital media technique through practice and experimentation 3.2 Identify and safely resolve technical problems in digital media project based on developing expertise 3.3 Challenge and test own ideas |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own digital media technique |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate development of own technique in discussion with required personnel 4.2 Discuss concepts and approaches that challenge own individual style with required personnel 4.3 Document ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own work 4.4 Identify ways in which techniques may be further developed as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your 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
| 1 | Introduction to Refine Digital Art Techniques |
i. Manual Camera Operation Refresher iii. Historical digital photography |
| 2 | Class Discussion: What makes a good series? |
i. Learning Activity 2.1
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| 3 | Class Discussion: What's Your Style? |
i. Learning Activity 3.1
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| 4 | Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights |
i. Complete AT1 Part 3: Propose Ideas & Approaches for Two Different Photo Series
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| 5 | Assessment Introduction: AT2 Creating A Photo Series – Experiment & Refine |
i. Learning Activity 5.1 ii. Planning your first shoots for AT2 |
| 6 | Shooting/Processing Time | i. Learning Activity 6.1 ii. Present your progress |
| 7 | Shooting/Processing Time | i. Work in Progress |
| MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
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| 8 | Group feedback sessions/workshopping for AT2 1-on-1 feedback sessions with lecturer |
i. Annotating Your Screengrabs ii. Group Feedback Sessions iii. One-on-One progress check with lecturer |
| 9 | Digital Asset Management WH&S for digital imaging |
i. Choosing Your Final Series ii. Safe & Sustainable Work Practices iii. Resizing JPEGs |
| 10 | Assessment Introduction: AT3 Creating A Photo Series – Shoot & Evaluate |
i. Presenting final series concepts ii. Guest Presenter - Artist Talk (subject to availability) |
| 11 | Planning for AT3 |
i. Planning out Production of Final Series ii. Titling & Artist Statements |
| 12 | Shooting/Processing Time | i. Work in progress |
| 13 | Incorporating Text 1-on-1 feedback sessions with lecturer |
i. Learning Activity 13.1 ii. One-on-One feedback sessions |
| 14 | Group Feedback & Presentations Shooting/Processing Time |
i. Work in progress ii. Class presentations |
| 15 |
Pacing & Placing Finalising Your AT3 |
i. Learning Activity 15.1 ii. Making a Contact Sheet |
| 16 | Review and Feedback Industry |
i. Final Feedback Sessions ii. Learning Activity 16.1 iii. Industry |
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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