Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6409C
Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with digital imaging techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
It applies to individuals who produce digital art images for electronic media or physical display in publications, portfolio and galleries.
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 |
Element: |
2. Develop ideas for digital imaging |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for digital image works |
Element: |
3. Organise digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for development and presentation of works |
Element: |
4. Realise finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use safe and sustainable practices throughout the production of work |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
In completing this course, student will be able to develop a range of images that can promote his or her works in the creative field.
Details of Learning Activities
During this semester we will be looking at creating, editing and compositing digital renderings of 3D CAD models. The classes will be delivered in a face-to-face format. The main software that we will be using is KeyShot - a real time ray-tracing program but will will also be using SolidWorks and PhotoShop as well as others.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule | |||
Week No. | Class | Description | Element(s) |
1 | Intro | Introduction to Rendering and what will be covered | 1,2 |
2 | Use of basic tools | Basic Keyshot process and tools | 1,2,3 |
3 | Labels | Making and using labels | 1,2,4 |
4 | Rendering theory | Rendering theory - how it works what we need to pay attention to | 2,3,4,5 |
5 | Making materials | Using Nodes to make more complex materials | 1,2,3 |
6 | Environments | Adjusting environments to produce lighting affects | 1,2,3,4,5 |
7 | Animation intro |
Looking at what an animation should show and the basics of animating in Keyshot Assessment task 1 - handed out |
1,2,3 |
8 | Modeling for Rendering - Rendering in Fusion |
Modeling details so that they render well A look at rendering in Fusion360 |
1,2,5 |
9 | Assessment 2 handed out | Assessment task 2 - handed out | 1,2,3 |
Midsemester break | |||
10 | Working on assessment 1 | Working on Assessment task 1 and additional theory/tutorials | 1,2,3,4 |
11 | Controlling animations | Use of cameras, speeds and acceleration in animations | 1,2,4,5 |
12 | Assessment 1 Submission | Assessment 1 Submission | 1,2,5 |
13 | Looking at alternatives | Rendering alternatives | 1,2,3,4,5 |
14 |
Assessment 2 Submission Assessment 1 Re-submission |
Assessment 2 Submission Assessment 1 Re-submission |
1,2,3,5 |
15 | Working on assessment 2 | Assessment 2 - inclass feedback | 1,2,3,4,5 |
16 | Assessment 2 Re-submission | Assessment 2 submission - Re-submissions, in class feedback and consultation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks, a major project
- direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of a design journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
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Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Due Week 12
Assessment Task 2: Due Week 14
Assessment Matrix
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