Course Title: Capture photographic images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6347C
Course Title: Capture photographic images
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5336 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Monty Coles
monty.coles@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 explore the foundation skills and knowledge needed to capture images for fashion styling. You will become familiar with the basic features of a digital stills camera and develop an awareness of lighting, colour, space, shape, line, pattern and texture when taking photographs. You will also learn to store photos for quick retrieval.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI302A Capture photographic images |
Element: |
1. Prepare to capture digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Discuss photographic project with relevant people and select appropriate camera and accessories |
Element: |
2. Preview and experiment with image capture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Operate digital camera according to manufacturer specifications |
Element: |
3. Review images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Download digital images or scan developed film images using appropriate digital imaging software where appropriate |
Element: |
4. Enhance images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Enhance images using digital imaging software |
Element: |
5. Finalise image capture process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Catalogue as required, ensuring extraction and embedding of all necessary metadata as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include tutorials, practical workshops in both a photography & design studio as well as off campus activities. All Activities will encourage both individual and group based learning responsibilities and outcomes.
Teaching Schedule
WEEK 1- 2 |
Course overview - introduction Introduction to Photography |
WEEK 3 |
Fashion photography |
WEEK 4 |
Working with a model in the studio - poses |
WEEK 5 |
Discussion on Composition Assessment 1 |
WEEK 6 |
Assessment 1 due VAMFF - behind the scenes and preview shows |
WEEK 7 |
Feedback on Assessment Task 1 |
WEEK 8 - 9 |
Street Photography |
WEEK 10 |
Introduction and discussion of Assessment Task 3 |
|
SEMESTER BREAK |
WEEK 11 |
Behind the scenes shooting - composition |
WEEK 12 |
Compiling a body of work - critically selecting work to tell a story |
WEEK 13 |
Discussion on concept/photography requirements for Apply Design Studio Process Assessment Task 3 |
WEEK 14 |
Shooting your Apply Design Studio Process Task 3 Outfit |
WEEK 15 |
Presentation of Assessment Task 3 |
WEEK 16 |
Feedback Sessions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will have access to a photography studio and equipment as well as a simulated styling design workroom equipped withfitting rooms and facilities such as computer laboratories as required. Plus an On-line learning HUB
The University Library has extensive resources for Fashion and Textiles students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies Fashion and Textiles Library Guides including •Fashion magazines
•Fashion Books
•Database (e.g. WGSN, Stylesight)
•library guides
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Michelle Matheson michelle.matheson@rmit.edu.au (Brunswick)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and has been designed to measure achievement of each element in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including visual plans, practical demonstrations and a portfolio to demonstrate your ability to plan, set up and store photographs. To successfully complete this course students must demonstrate competency in all elements as listed.
Students will be eligible for a graded result higher than Competency achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period and on the first assessment attempt. Units assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but will not be eligible for grading. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
All work must be submitted by the due date. Late submission will not be graded higher than a Competency Achieved (CAG)
Assessment will include:
Task 1 - Camera Skills
Task 2 - Photographic Composition
Task 3 - Exhibiting your work
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks. All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Camera Skills
Photography Skills
Explore your creativity using the controls of your camera to capture an image to represent a brand of your choice.
Assessment Task 2 - Photographic Composition
Melbourne Style
Explore locations, lighting, composition and your camera to express your aesthetic of Melbourne Style
Assessment Task 3 - Exhibiting your work
Folio of behind the Scenes
Present a final portfolio with best images from your behind the scenes work.
Assessment Matrix
|
Element 1. Prepare to capture digital images |
Element 2. Preview and experiment with image capture |
Element 3. Review images |
Element 4. Enhance images |
Element 5. Finalise image capture process |
Assessment Task 1 - Camera Skills |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Assessment Task 2 - Photographic Composition (Melbourne Style) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment Task 3 - Exhibiting your work (Folio of Behind the Scenes shots) |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
Special consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm (unresolved) to find more information about special consideration.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
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