Course Title: Produce digital images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: VART6527C

Course Title: Produce digital images

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: C4415 - Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

Course Contact: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61399255583

Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Martin Reftel

reftel.larsmartin@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

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of different techniques, tools, equipment and materials. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG315 Produce digital images

Element:

1. Plan digital imaging work

Performance Criteria:

  • 1.1 Explore techniques for digital imagery in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Review historical and contemporary digital imaging practice as a potential source of ideas
  • 1.3 Discuss and explore ideas for digital imaging with required personnel
  • 1.4 Assess capabilities of digital imaging techniques through practice and adaptation
  • 1.5 Select techniques that best support the ideas for own creative work

Element:

2. Prepare digital imaging resources

Performance Criteria:

  • 2.1 Select and organise digital imaging tools,equipment and materials suited to chosen work
  • 2.2 Prepare resources based on the needs of the work
  • 2.3 Identify and address intellectual property requirements

Element:

3. Create finished digital images

Performance Criteria:

  • 3.1 Use and adapt digital imaging techniques incorporating principles and elements of design
  • 3.2 Review work in progress and adjust as required to finalise work
  • 3.3 Document work processes for future reference
  • 3.4 Store digital imaging resources according to organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Seek feedback from required personnel and use to improve own technical and creative digital imagery skills

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 for detailed info and updates.

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.

 

Semester 2, 2025
All classes are delivered on Campus unless otherwise stated in the syllabus. Please check on the syllabus regularly to keep up to date with any schedule changes.
Week Topic Assessment / Learning activities

Week 1

 

Course overview

Class Activity: 

  • Revision Task - RMIT file structure and Lightroom workflow - import to export
  • Tutorial demo – Masking – Pen tool - Bowl 

Brief Assessment: A01a & b - Architecture and A02 - Glassware

Learning activity:

Pen Tool
Week 2

Brief Assessment A01, Architecture

Brief Assessment A02, Glassware

•  Show past assessment examples

Class Activity: 

  • Tutorial demo – Masking – Pen tool - Recap - 'Bowl' and 'Elephant' exercise
 Learning activity:
Pen Tool
Week 3

Class Activity: 

  • Marking up a file  - Colour coding and considerations
  • Tutorial demo –  Masking – Using Channels
  • Tutorial Demo - Masking - Using lasso, blend modes and brush modes

Students to work in class on class exercises with supervision

Learning activity:
Channel masking
Week 4

Class Activity: 

  • Tutorial demo – Masking – Using Calculations - 'Nurse' exercise 

  • Tutorial Demo - Masking - Deep etching and detail retention - channel masking/ refine edge and sky replacement

Students to work in class on assignments with supervision

1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A01a [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK APPOINTMENT]

Learning activity:
Channel masking
Week 5

Class Activity:

  • Tutorial demo – HDR Auto
  • Tutorial demo – HDR manual
  • Tutorial demo – Transform on correction of building perspective - Photoshop

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review
1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A01a   [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK REVIEW APPOINTMENTS]

Learning activity:

HDR Interior to exterior

 
Week 6

Class Activity: 

  • Tutorial demo – HDR Interior to exterior

  • Tutorial Demo - Masking - Deep etching and detail retention - channel masking/ refine edge

Students to work in class on assignments with supervision

ASSESSMENT: 1 on 1 conferences - Feedback on A01a [ALL STUDENTS TO BOOK REVIEW APPOINTMENTS]

Learning activity:

HDR Interior to exterior

 
Week 7

Class Activity:

  • Tutorial demo – Masking  – ‘Bottle’ exercise - Using existing reflections and blend modes

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review
1 on 1 conferences 

A01a Architecture: Mark-up documents DUE

 
Week 8

Brief Assessment A03 - Fashion 

 

Class Activity:

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences 

Brief Assessment:  A03 - Fashion
Week 9

Class Activity:

  • Combining multiple cutout methods into a mask 

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences 

Learning Activity:

Masking
Week 10

Class Activity:

  • Class review of assignments A01b Architecture - Resulting outputs are compared to original brief and analysed technically

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences

A01b Architecture: DUE
 

MID SEMESTER BREAK

April 18th - 25th

 
Week 11

Class Activity:

  • Tutorial demo - Combining multiple cutout methods into a mask


Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences

 
Week 12

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences

 

 
Week 13

Class Activity:

  • Beauty Retouch  - file structure, pixel retouching tools, non pixel based retouching

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences 

 A02 Glassware: Due
Week 14

Class Activity:

  • Beauty Retouch  - Skin tone and local enhancements
  • Colour Matching Multiple Files

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences 

 

 
Week 15

Class Activity:

  • Fashion Retouch  - liquify and warp tools

Students to work on assignments with opportunity for consultation/review

1 on 1 conferences 

 
Week 16

Reviews, resubmissions and student consultation.

A03 Fashion: Due PRIOR TO CLASS

 


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

Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments. 

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. 


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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