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Photographic Operator

PHOTOGRAPHIC OPERATOR

LEVEL I

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE

COURSE DURATION: 600 HOURS

ACHIEVABLE QUALIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DESCRIPTION

This professional has developed techniques for using manual and digital cameras; captures images within the framework of photographic representation and, for this reason, combines acquired technical skills in production and development with strong creativity and imagination, which accompany the operator throughout all stages of the photographic process.

Obtaining the professional qualification allows entry into employment in companies in the sector, registration with employment centres, and self-employed professional work.

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

BASIC MODULES:

  • Promotion of equal opportunity conditions in the workplace and relevant legislation

  • Basics of ecology and the environment, sustainable development, and any relevant sector-specific legislation

  • IT and web: theoretical knowledge and practical use of tools

  • Prevention and protection regulations in the workplace (Legislative Decree 626/94 and subsequent amendments and additions)

  • Basics of legislation on workers' rights and duties, also with reference to the methods and characteristics of standard and non-standard contracts. Collective bargaining

  • Basics of the current tax system

  • Basics of project financing: incentive laws, structural funds, self-employment

SPECIALISATION MODULES:

  • Sector regulations

  • History and evolution of photography and visual arts

  • Traditional photographic image: characteristics, types, methods

  • Computer-based image processing: characteristics, types, methods, computer retouching

  • Methods and techniques of traditional photography compared with computerised techniques

  • Photographic techniques with manual and digital cameras: specific features, characteristics and differences

  • Taking photographs in small and medium format with and without filters: differences and development methods

  • Darkroom, acids, development and printing techniques, toxic waste

  • Verification and quality control of the work carried out