Course Title: Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5946C
Course Title: Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4224 - Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mr Guy Little
Phone: 03 9925 4865
Email: guy.little@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you are introduced to the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to the use of a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent. Current photoimaging industry practice relies increasingly on digital imaging processes and this is reflected in the training and
assessment as you become familiar with specific techniques used in photoimaging.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI05B Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent |
Element: |
1. Operate the camera |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and select appropriate camera for specific |
Element: |
2. Experiment with techniques to capture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and select appropriate techniques for the |
Element: |
3. Review images. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use equipment correctly to process and output the |
Element: |
4. Restore equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Clean and prepare equipment for storage , using |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be familiar with the 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent. You will be able to maintain and use the camera.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
- peer teaching and class presentations
- demonstration and practical application
- group discussion
- field trips
online research
independent project based work - teacher directed group activities/projects
workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• research
• independent project based work
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.
See Assessment Schedule Weekly Breakdown
Week Starting | Class Content | Week Beginning | Elements |
Week 1 7.2.11 |
Course outline, assessment & introduction | 7.2.11 | |
Week 2 14.2.11 |
Camera intro types & formats | 14.2.11 | 1.1-1.2 |
Week 3 21.2.11 |
ISO | 21.2.11 | 2.1-2.4 |
Week 4 28.2.11 |
F stop | 28.2.11 | 2.1-2.4 |
Week 5 7.3.11 |
Shutter speed | 7.3.11 | 2.1-2.4 |
Week 6 14.3.11 |
Lenses | 14.3.11 | 2.1-2.4 |
Week 7 21.3.11 |
Other accessories | 21.3.11 | 2.1-2.4 |
Week 8 28.3.11 |
Your camera | 28.3.11 | 3.1-3.3 |
Week 9 4.4.11 |
Digital systems & sensors. | 4.4.11 | 3.1-3.3 |
Week 10 11.4.11 |
Use & care | 11.4.11 | 4.1-4.2 |
Week 11 18.4.11 – 29.4.11 |
Handling | 18.4.11 | 3.1-3.3 |
Mid-semester break 21/4/11 to 27/4/11 (inclusive) | |||
Week 12 2.5.11 |
Shooting & review of work | 25.4.11 | |
Week 13 9.5.11 |
Shooting & review of work | 2.5.11 9.5.11 | |
Week 14 16.5.11 |
Shooting & review of work | 16.5.11 | |
Week 15 23.5.11 |
Shooting & review of work | 23.5.11 | |
Week 16 30.5.11 |
Review and Assessment Due | 30.5.11 | |
Week 17 | Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
De Bono, Edward Lateral Thinking. Penguin, London, 1970.
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
None required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your photography assignments.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment and a grade for the summative assessments.
Formative Tasks
1. Complete a theory test on camera theory
Summative Tasks
1. Dof, exposure, colour temperature and bracketing.
2. Movement
3. Focal length
4. Perspective
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course blackboard site.
Your assignment will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Acheived -Graded
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC Not Yet competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of
Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to
complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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