VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARD OF A PHOTOGRAPHER

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1 THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND LABOUR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARD OF A PHOTOGRAPHER Vocational education level 3 Vilnius, 2008

2 EUROPOS SĄJUNGA PROFESINIO MOKYMO METODIKOS CENTRAS Europos socialinis fondas ŠVIETIMO IR MOKSLO MINISTERIJA KURKIME ATEITĮ DRAUGE! Development of the Standard was financed by European Union and by the Republic of Lithuania under the Project No BPD2004-ESF /0156 Development of the System of VET Standards Development of the Standard was coordinated by the Methodological Centre for Vocational Education and Training Profesinio mokymo metodikos centras, 2008

3 APPROVED by the Order No. ISAK-1970 /A1-279 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania and the Minister of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania as of 8 October, 2007 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARD OF A PHOTOGRAPHER I. DETAILS OF THE VET STANDARD 1. Vocational education level 3 rd. 2. State code S Qualification awarded photographer. 4. Basic education secondary. II. CONTENT OF THE VET STANDARD 5. Brief description of occupational activity: 5.1. The VET Standard of a Photographer (hereinafter referred to as the Standard ) has been developed taking into account changes on the labour market, findings of the qualification study carried out by the Standards Development Working Group and based on experience in other countries. The present Standard serves as a basis for the development of a training programme of vocational education level A person having completed a training programme of a Photographer shall acquire professional competency in the following areas of activity: photographing with different types of cameras; working with lighting equipment and devices; making photos; photo retake A Photographer shall be able to work in photo-labs, photo-studios, as a photojournalist and in other photography areas. Photography is used for everyday and scientific purposes, e.g. astronomy, geodesy (photogrammetry), cartography (aerophotographs), physics (spectography), medicine (radiography), biology (microphotography), art criticism, criminology, etc A Photographer shall photograph and print photos A Photographer is expected to demonstrate the following personal qualities: observation, accuracy, tidiness, communication skills, quick reaction, excellent coordination of movements, stamina. 6. The objective of a Photographer is to photograph and make photos using various technologies. 7. Activity areas and competencies of a Photographer are listed in Appendix 1 of the Standard. 8. The scope of Photographer s competencies, training objectives and competency assessment are provided in Appendix 2 of the Standard. 9. A Photographer is expected to demonstrate the following general abilities: 9.1. creativity; 9.2. diligence; 9.3. responsibility; 9.4. willingness to improve; 9.5. tidiness. 10. Final qualification assessment:

4 10.1. The qualification of a Photographer shall be awarded to a pupil who has completed the whole training programme, acquired competencies defined in the Standard and has been given a positive final qualification evaluation In accordance with the competency assessment criteria listed in the Standard, the following is tested and evaluated: during the training process - all competencies defined in the Standard; during the final qualification assessment - selected competencies Organisation and performance of the final qualification assessment and issuance of documents is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania.

5 Appendix 1 of the VET Standard of a Photographer AREAS OF ACTIVITY AND COMPETENCIES OF A PHOTOGRAPHER Areas of Activity 1. Photographing with different types of cameras 2. Working with lighting equipment and devices Competencies 1.1. Operating cameras 1.2. Working with digital and analogue cameras 1.3. Photographing people and objects in a photo-studio 1.4. Photographing events and objects in various places 2.1. Using lighting devices 2.2. Choosing an appropriate light balance 2.3. Choosing types of lighting 3. Making photos 3.1. Printing photos 3.2. Scanning photos 3.3. Recording of images to digital media 4. Photo retake 4.1. Choosing an appropriate reproduction equipment 4.2. Setting appropriate lighting of an original photo

6 Appendix 2 of the VET Standard of a Photographer RANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHER S COMPETENCIES, TRAINING OBJECTIVES AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT Areas of Activity 1. Photographing with different types of cameras Description of Competencies Competencies Range of Competencies 1.1. Operating cameras Types of cameras: digital, analogue, fixed. Types of cameras according to the format: small, medium, large format. Lenses according to an angle of view: wideangle lenses, standard lenses, long-focus lenses, telephoto lens, macro lenses, fisheye ultra-wide lenses, trans-focal lenses. Tripod. Lens hood. Macro-rings. Protection filters and light filters. Technical specifications of a camera Working with digital and analogue cameras Digital SLR camera. Film-based SLR camera. Technical Training Objectives Good knowledge of operation principles of different types of cameras Good knowledge of technical options and the purpose of a camera Understanding of professional terminology Working safely Choosing the right camera for a particular task Taking photos using different types of cameras specifications of a Recording data from a digital Competency Assessment Choosing a digital camera for photographing a particular object. Preparing a camera for photographing. Choosing a lens. Adjusting object resolution. Setting a digital and an analogue camera for photographing.

7 1.3. Photographing people and objects in a photo-studio 1.4. Photographing events and objects in various places camera. Lens. Tripod. Computer. Photo-studio. Lighting equipment: flashes, illuminators, searchlights, reflectors, lens-hoods. Fixed camera. Object. Things. Colorimeter. People. Tripod. Digital and analogue cameras Setting: conference hall, gallery, etc. Architectural heritage objects. Landscape. Types of lighting: natural, artificial. Colorimeter. Tripod. camera to computer-based digital media Taking photos with an analogue camera Preparing the photo-studio for work Good knowledge of specifics of a studio camera Communicating with a client Good knowledge of photographing techniques Choosing the right composition Arranging colours; understanding light changes Good knowledge of specifics of media coverage Photographing on a business trip Photographing in memorable places Photographing landscapes Photographing architectural objects Recording data to computer-based digital media. Adjusting object resolution. Aesthetically arranging the photostudio. Preparing the studio equipment. Setting lighting. Preparing a person for photographing. Determining objects composition. Adjusting object resolution. Arranging the composition and lighting for a group of people. Arranging a photo framing. Photographing a media coverage event. Creating an artistic picture. Photographing an object of architectural heritage. Creating a wellbalanced colour

8 2. Working with lighting equipment and devices 2.1. Using lighting devices 2.2. Choosing an appropriate light balance 2.3. Choosing types of lighting Lighting equipment: flashes, illuminators, searchlights, reflectors, lens-hoods. Tripod. Light intensity control. Flashmeter Good knowledge of technical possibilities of lighting devices Following electric safety requirements when working Good knowledge of lighting sources and their features Good knowledge of lighting devices Using flash and artificial lighting equipment Lighting sources: sunlight, candlelight, heat lamp, luminescent lamp, etc. Lighting equipment: flashes, illuminators, searchlights, reflectors. Light intensity control. Types of lighting: natural, artificial. Object. Lighting equipment: flashes, illuminators, Good knowledge of lighting sources and their features Setting a natural and artificial object lighting Good knowledge of features of different types of lighting searchlights Choosing a key light and filling composition. Adjusting object resolution. Choosing natural, artificial lighting. Integrating lighting and photographing equipment. Providing a technical description of lighting devices. Choosing artificial lighting. Using flash and artificial lighting equipment. Using rangefinder. Arranging lighting. Setting the right lighting for a particular object. Photographing an image. Using natural lighting. Using artificial lighting. Describing different types of lighting.

9 Light intensity control. Types of lighting: natural, artificial. Object. it Adjusting customer s appearance Good knowledge of different document photo standards Colorimeter Following fashion developments 3. Making photos 3.1. Printing photos Photographic materials: photo-film, photo-paper, etc. Solutions: developer, fixer, etc. Light filters. Corrective filters. Mini-lab equipment. Developing machine. Printing machine. Professional enlarger. Computer. Printer: laser, ink. Photo-paper. Correctional filters Good knowledge of light effects on light sensitive materials and their processing Good knowledge of different types of photographic materials and preparing solutions Good knowledge of threecolour photography principles Understanding the effect of filters for image formation Good knowledge of subtractive and additive colour mixing Operating professional enlargers Working with mini-lab equipment and improving photoprinting skills God knowledge of storage conditions and application principles of photographic solutions and Choosing lighting. Arranging a photo frame. Creating an artistic picture. Using technical description for taking document photos. Choosing composition. Panaudotas apšvietimo matavimo prietaisas, eksponometras. Sensitivity of a photographic material expressed in a sensitometer s curve. Good knowledge of colour formation theory for different photographic materials. Specifying application rules of different solutions. Using technical description of a photographic material. Specifying operation rules of printing machinery.

10 3.2. Scanning photos Scanner. Computer. CD. Photographs Recording of images to digital media materials Setting resolution. Printing a photo. Correcting photos with filters. Enlarging a photo. Getting familiarized with the technical description of developing and printing machines. Preparing correctional filters. Preparing a professional enlarger. Getting familiarized with the range of available materials. Preparing photopaper Operating scanner Choosing scanning programme Recording of scanned images to computer-based digital media Original photos Preparing photographs for print Image processing software: Photoshop, Good knowledge of image processing software Preparing a scanner. Setting resolution. Connecting scanner to computer. Following technological requirements to achieve higher quality. Previewing a scanned photo. Preparing a computer.

11 4. Photo retake 4.1. Choosing an appropriate reproduction equipment 4.2. Setting appropriate lighting of an original photo CorelDRAWIO, Adobe InDesign CS. Image preview software: Bridge, PhotoStudio. Image recording software Nero Express. Types of cameras: digital, analogue, fixed. Lenses according to the angle of view: wideangle lenses, standard lenses, long-focus lenses, telephoto lens, macro lenses, trans-focal lenses. Tripod. Macro-rings. Lighting equipment: flashes, illuminators, searchlights, lens hoods. Filters: light, correctional, protective. Original. Colorimeter. Reproduction table. Types of cameras: digital, analogue, fixed. Reproduction table. Macro-rings. Lenses according to Applying Adobe Photoshop CS software Applying Adobe Photoshop CS software possibilities Recording visual material to the CD Using preview software for visual materials Applying different computerbased image processing software Choosing an appropriate reproduction equipment Good knowledge of reproduction peculiarities Using technical documentation Understanding customer needs Choosing an appropriate setting Appropriately preparing an original photo Setting angle, height, direction, and distance Choosing two sources of lighting of equal intensity Measuring the amount of changing light Choosing a CD. Choosing image processing software. Correcting photo preview. Recording visual material to the CD. Choosing appropriate reproduction equipment: lens, tripod, lighting equipment. Setting resolution. Preparing the original photo. Choosing reproduction technologies. Using natural diffused lighting. Using artificial diffused lighting. Choosing a photo

12 the angle of view: standard, macro lenses. Lighting equipment: illuminators, flashes, reflectors, lens hoods Measuring equal distribution of light Practical application of natural and artificial lightning point. Choosing lighting for the original photo. Using light measuring device rangefinder. Setting equal twosided lighting of an original photo. Setting resolution. Choosing lens based on the angle of view. Preparing the camera for reproduction. Arranging lighting. Setting the angle of view.