Course Title: Select and organise finished work for storage
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6273C
Course Title: Select and organise finished work for storage
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4312 - Certificate IV in Photo Imaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Jessie DiBlasi
Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain skills and knowledge required to select finished creative work for storage, to assess storage needs, and to protect and maintain work in storage.
People working in all areas of arts practice apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be responsible for selecting and organising the storage of finished works in their own practice, at an artist-run studio, or in a gallery, exhibition space or educational institution.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP403A Select and organise finished work for storage |
Element: |
1. Assess finished works for storage |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine criteria for the selection of finished work to be stored. |
Element: |
2. Organise storage of finished works |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and select appropriate protective materials and conditions for storage. |
Element: |
3. Maintain stored works |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain accurate and complete records of stored finished work. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to capture images using a standard digital stills camera.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities & out-of-class activities
List of possibilities include
• Lectures
• Guest lecturers
• Group discussion
• Online research
• Workshopping
• Independent project based work
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lecture
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.
Group Research
| Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
| 1 | Course Outline, Assessment & Introduction | 1 | |
| 2 | Guest Lecture/Excursion (TBC) |
1 | |
| 3 | Summative topic selection and group task breakdown | Formative 01 | 1-3 |
| 4 | Guest Lecture (Photographic Assistants) | 1 | |
| 5 | Archiving: Technology + Process | 1-3 |
|
| 6 | Group Research | 1,2 | |
| 7 | Excursion (Henson Exhibition/Floor talk) 28th March | 1 | |
| 8 | Group Research | 1-3 | |
| 9 | Presentations | Summative 01 due | 1-3 |
| 10 | Presentations | Summative 01 due | 1-3 |
| EASTER BREAK | |||
| 11 | Guest Lecture (Retouchers) | 1 | |
| 12 | Guest Lecture/ Excursion (TBC) | 1 | |
| 13 | Archiving + Software (Lightroom) | 1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include: an oral test and an essay on an area of archival photographic processes
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 one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessments.
Formative 01
Summative 01 topic selection and group task breakdown. To be presented in class
Due in Class: Week 3
Summative 01
In groups of 4 choose an archival topic to research. Develop a presentation (PowerPoint + digital handout) to present to the class
Due in Class Week 9-10
Example Topics:
Folio types/makers
Research different types of folios, costs & availability.
Include layout design, presentation (finished art skills) order and anything else that goes into making a great impact and a memorable folio. Compile your findings into one resource (handout) and present to the class (PowerPoint).
Online storage (cloud)
Research different types of online storage/archiving, costs & availability.
Include pros/cons and any special requirements (security issues etc.) Compile your findings into one resource (handout) and present to the class (PowerPoint).
Framing
Research different Melbourne based framers, costs & archival requirements. Compile your findings into one resource (handout) and present to the class (PowerPoint)
Archival Materials
Research different materials suitable for protecting and storing photographic work. Compile your findings into one resource (handout) and present to the class (PowerPoint)
Image Archiving Software/Methods
Research different types Image Archiving software/Methods suitable for protecting and storing photographic work. Compile your findings into one resource (handout) and present to the class (PowerPoint)
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
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
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Course Assessment Committee/Program Advisory Board
These committees promote the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The Course Assessment Committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University.
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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