Course Title: Produce innovative digital images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6409C

Course Title: Produce innovative digital images

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Phil Soliman

Philip.soliman@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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 you will consolidate a range of digital imaging skills and apply these in experimental and innovative projects. Projects and techniques addressed will assist you in developing an individual style or voice.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUADIG405 Produce innovative digital images
Element:	1 Experiment with digital imaging techniques and media
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of known techniques  1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects  1.3 Experiment and extend the capabilities of digital imaging techniques  1.4 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely and sustainably
Element:	2 Develop ideas for digital imaging
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for digital image works  2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches of other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property rights  2.3 Consider the potential of different digital imaging techniques when developing initial concepts  2.4 Refine and confirm concept based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others
Element:	3 Organise digital imaging resources
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for development and presentation of works  3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for digital imaging resources  3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development and presentation of works  3.4 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety and other workplace requirements
Element:	4 Realise finished digital images
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Use safe and sustainable practices throughout the production of work  4.2 Create digital images using techniques and media selected through research and experimentation  4.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches to complete the works  4.4 Finalise images in a format suitable for presentation and archive files according to industry standards  4.5 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that informed it
Element:	5. Evaluate digital imaging work
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution to identify areas for improvement  5.2 Discuss completed work and use feedback to improve future works

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In-session activities will include:

• class exercises
• tutorials
• practical demonstrations
• workshops
• group discussion
• review and revision
• peer learning
• peer teaching and class presentations
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

 

Out-of-session activities may include:

• independent research
• independent project based work
• studio practice
• online tutorials and activities
• review and revision

Teaching Schedule

This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as VART6409 - Produce innovative digital images - CUADIG405. The following timeline contains activities for both courses.

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Week	Topic	Readings and Activities	Assessment Due
Week 1	No class/activities
Week 2	Computer lab intro Photoshop Introduction	General Course Overview.  Intro to the computer lab. Adobe Photoshop interface.
Week 3	Photoshop Basics	Adobe Photoshop, recording and saving work.	Adjustment exercise SUBMISSION Before / After Submission
Week 4	Basic Image Editing,  Selections	Complete an exercise on basic selection methods in Photoshop	Selections exercise SUBMISSION
Week 5	Retouching	Basic techniques for enhancing and correcting images	Week 5 Mini Quiz
Week 6	Basic Retouching, apply your skills	Edit images, looking at fundamental aspects such as colour and composition
Week 7	Adjustments to Provided Images	Complete a selection of different adjustments to provided photographs	Mask exercise submission
Week 8	Montage Exercise	Learn about layers, masks and blending modes	Statue Montage submission
Week 9	Montage ex. Continued	Learn about layers, masks and blending modes
Week 10	Montage ex. Continued	Learn about layers, masks and blending modes	Book Cover Montage
Week 11	Review week	Introduce AT1: Knowledge based tasks Review coursework completed. Homework: Collect 10 objects and paint them white, bring to next class.
Week 12	AT1: Photograph Objects	Set up for photographic shoot  for objects. Students will take 20-30 shots and use some of these for experimentation and refinement.
Week 13	AT1: Photographing and adjusting raw images.	Students continue to shoot images if not done yet. Best few are chosen for adjustments and manipulation.
Week 14	Design process and SUBMISSION	Exploring the design problem AT2 due this week.	AT2: Art Catalogue Cover
Week 15	AT3 - Stencil Design	AT3 - Shoot images to use in the stencilling project
Week 16	Rename and Contact Sheet	Using Adobe Bridge, students batch rename images and produce a contact sheet. Chosen image then manipulated in Photoshop.
Week 17	Research and Transfer	Research 2D design, adjust and transfer your image from screen to paper/card stencil.
Week 18	Cutting & Printing	Image transferred to paper/card stencil, begin starting the process. Keep in mind OHS guidelines! Once stencil is cut, printing can begin.
Week 19	AT3 Submission	Finalise Stencil project & documentation for submission	AT3: Stencil submission due
Week 20	Coursework Review	Coursework Review and resubmissions	AT1: Knowledge tasks due
Week 21	Assessment	Assessment Week

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’

Resources 
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign

The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are: Imaging exercises and projects
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Assessment Tasks

Skills-based exercises provide the basis of the foundational learning for the 3 x assessment tasks, that you will complete for these courses.
The combined courses (GRAP5391 and VART6409) have 3 Assessment Tasks, each of which must be completed/submitted.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Skills-based exercises

• Selection
• Montage

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Q&A task
Series of tests and quizzes that assess knowledge, skills and learning over the duration of the course/s. Due week 20.

Assessment Task 2: Art catalogue cover
Experiments in capturing and manipulating images and combining them with text. Substrate and format will be chosen to further convey a concept. Project will be documented. An online reflection will be completed. Due week 14.

Assessment Task 3: Stencil Print
Print making and the impact of materials on communication. The outcome will be digitally enhanced. Project will be documented. An online reflection will be completed. Due week 19.

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

At the completion of the course, you will be deemed competent or not yet competent using the following grade table:

CA Competency Achieved 
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

Other Information

Attendance 
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

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.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration 
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every
summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

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 go to Academic Integrity

Credit Transfers 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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC).
RCC applies only if you have previously demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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