Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: VART6551C
Course Title: Produce innovative digital images
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5435 - 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
Carl Sturtz
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
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.
The unit applies to those who produce digital images for electronic media or physical/online display in art publications and galleries. They organise and finalise these digital images, evaluating their work and making required changes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADIG415 Produce innovative digital images |
Element: |
1. Develop ideas for digital imaging |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss goals for digital image works and confirm project requirements with required personnel 1.2 Evaluate new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of known techniques 1.3 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials and identify different effects 1.4 Research and adapt ideas and approaches of other practitioners if required, identifying intellectual property rights issues 1.5 Select digital imaging techniques that meet project requirements 1.6 Refine and confirm concept based on research and collaboration with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Organise digital imaging resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research specific resource requirements and supply options for development and presentation of digital imaging works 2.2 Assess cost and other constraints that impact development and presentation of works 2.3 Set up and coordinate resources according to safety and different workplace requirements |
Element: |
3. Realise finished digital images |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create digital images using techniques and media selected according to work requirements 3.2 Review and refine ideas and complete work according to work requirements 3.3 Finalise images in format suitable for presentation and archive files 3.4 Document and record development of work and research and ideas that informed it |
Element: |
4. Evaluate digital imaging work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on own work and identify areas for improvement 4.2 Discuss completed work with required personnel and seek feedback |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class 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
- workshop for all student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
| Week: | Class: | Description: | Outcomes and Due dates |
| 1 | Intro To Produce innovative digital images | What we will be doing this semester. I'll be explaining what programs we will be using, the assignments that are in this class and taking all the questions you have. | Assignments will be handed out |
| 2 | Looking at what you have done and Keyshot Intro. | Innovation is in the title of this class, we will have a look at some of your previous work and try and figure out any consistencies or a hint of your style you may have. We will then start learning the basics of Keyshot. How to import models into Keyshot. | Tools, materials, colours, textures, labels, lights |
| 3 | Theory! | Rendering Theory, how it works and what we should know about it, how to get that detail. Camera settings in Keyshot, looking at render examples looking at past students work, and assignments. | Theory, Camera settings, Rendering settings |
| 4 | Keyshot, making materials and environments. | Exploring the limits with Keyshot, looking at different settings and looking at the node system in the material graph. Matching Perspective! | Materials graph, HDRI images and settings, matching perspective |
| 5 | Exploring animation in Keyshot. | Moving Objects around. Using folders and labelling your files/objects. Assignment Help! | Naming and using each tab, menu in Keyshot |
| 6 | Making the details in your models. | Adding the features that real life product makes a difference! Adding seems, gaps, fillets, chamfers, tolerances, even sink marks and ejection point marks, flashing, scratches and fingerprints. | Posing your scene, moving objects and more lighting |
| 7 | Rendering out an image. What have you done with assessment 1 so far? Indesign basics | Using a detailed model, we will produce a render of your design. We will have a look at your magazine covers so far, or concepts so far. Laying out your magazine covers for the assignment. | Have a rough understanding on your 5 concepts |
| 8 | Show and tell class your magazine covers. Reminder about the second assignment. Student led class | This class you will be expected to show what you have as your 5 magazine covers or at least your concept idea of what you want your design to look like (a drawing) will have a refresher of what is expected with the second assignment. | 5 magazine cover concept ideas or fully realised idea |
| 9 | Second assignment Template | In this class we will be creating a template for your second assignment so you have an better understanding of what is expected and what you need to achieve by week 12, we will use InDesign | Assessment 2 template |
| 10 | Finish your Model | Mostly have a day off but continue working on assignments. | Finishing up assignments |
| 11 | Working on assignments, | I'm here to help, finishing up and polishing up your assignments. | Finishing up assignments |
| 12 | Assignment 1 and 2 are Due! Work on them if you asked for an extension | You have this class to continue to work on your assignments. Due at the end of the day midnight! | Assessment Task 1 DUE |
| 13 | Working on possible resubmissions, I'll be trying to get work from you if your missing anything. | Keep an eye out for emails, Ill be quickly looking through your assignments making sure you haven't missed anything major. | |
| 14 | Assessment 1 Resubmission | Keep working on assignments if you need too. | |
| 15 | Assessment 2 Resubmission | keep working on assignments if you need too. | |
| 16 | Last bits and bobs class, and last minute submissions and feedback, show and tell. | Commence marking and assessing. Feedback for class | Assessment Task 2 DUE |
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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
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.
Study Support
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RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among 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.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments will be held throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess your performance and the application of your knowledge and skills and may include practical tasks, project,direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques,written and/or oral questioning and discussions to assess your knowledge and understanding of this unit.
Assessment Tasks
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 for each assessment task.
Assessment task 1 - Model Image Rendering Project
Due: Week 12
Assessment task 2 - Digital Image Design Project
Due Week 16
*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.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration and CANVAS for each assessment task.
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.
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.
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Student Progress
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Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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