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CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : OPERATE CAMERA AND COMPOSE A
SUBJECT
UNIT CODE : VSA313301

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to operate camera, position the camera,
select appropriate lens and compose the shots to
achieve the required image.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement
1. Operate the camera 1.1. Camera is identified and selected appropriately for
specific purpose

1.2. Camera is operated safely in accordance with
manufacturer’s instruction
2. Select and use lens 2.1. Lenses are selected according to technical and
subject requirement.
2.2. Focusing techniques of lens are applied.

3. Address lighting 3.1. Quality and quantity of available lights are assessed
and exposure to determine appropriate exposure and lighting effect.
3.2. Corrective actions are taken to address changing or
inadequate lighting conditions.

4. Compose a subject 4.1. Subject is identified and visualized according to
graphic elements and rules of composition
4.2. Subject is composed to meet aesthetic requirements
and provided the correct visual interpretation of work
requirements

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TR – Photography NC II