Photography Teacher Teaching Professionals

The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

The types of lenses used for photographic purposes, such as telephoto lenses, with a larger focal length and shallower angles of refraction for a magnified view, and landscape lenses, with …

The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.

Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.

Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.

Take students' opinions and preferences into consideration when determining learning content.

Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.

Develop a style for coaching individuals or groups that ensures all participants are at ease, and are able to acquire the necessary skills and competences provided in the coaching in …

Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.

Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.

Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.

Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.

Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.

Determine image composition, select and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.

Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.

Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.

Review sets of images and select the best work.

Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …

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The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

The techniques and methods used in photography with the aim of engaging in a commercial activity.

Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.

Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.

Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show …

Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.

Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.

Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …

Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.

Create and set up artificial light sources using flashlights, screens and reflectors.

Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.

Perform measurement of light levels

Make sure the film dries uniformly by rinsing it in a dilute solution of a non-ionic wetting agent.

Bring the appropriate auxiliary equipment according to the environment of the photographic work, whether you are stationary or mobile. Make sure you are prepared to capture the desired motif.

Make all arrangements needed for a photographic exhibition such as choosing the venue, handling budget, arranging the setting, communicating about the event and so on.

Test photographic equipment, tools and accessories.

Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.