Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5351 Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 45
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6398C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
340T Art |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018 |
VART6398C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Nat Morawski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583
Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the techniques to prepare digital images for pre-press processing according to digital industry/pre-press standards. The focus of the unit involves each student processing and outputting their own digital files from photo editing software into a book template. The unit is taught in conjunction with ‘Make illustrative images for publication & display’ (CUAPHI511), which concentrates on the creation of the materials that are gathered for the book project (documentary narrative).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPHI514 Prepare digital images for pre-press processing |
Elements: |
1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements 2. Prepare files for pre-press processing 3. Wrap up and review print preparation |
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your assessment tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on myRMIT.