Photography Teacher Teaching Professionals
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Photography teachers instruct students in the various techniques and styles of photography, such as (group) portrait, nature, travel, macro, underwater, black and white, panoramic, motion, etc. They provide students with a notion of photography history, but mainly focus on a practice-based approach in their courses, in which they assist students in experimenting with and mastering different photography techniques and encourage them to develop their own style. Photography teachers monitor students' progress and set up exhibitions to show of students' work to the public.
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Lighting Techniques
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
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Skills You Need to Become a Photography Teacher
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EssentialLighting Techniques knowledge
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
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EssentialPhotographic Lenses knowledge
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 …
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EssentialPhotographic Processing Techniques knowledge
The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.
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EssentialAdapt Teaching To Student's Capabilities skill
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.
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EssentialApply Teaching Strategies skill
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 …
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EssentialAssess Students skill
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 …
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EssentialAssist Students In Their Learning skill
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
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EssentialAssist Students With Equipment skill
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
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EssentialConsult Students On Learning Content skill
Take students' opinions and preferences into consideration when determining learning content.
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EssentialDemonstrate When Teaching skill
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
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EssentialDevelop A Coaching Style skill
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 …
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EssentialEncourage Students To Acknowledge Their Achievements skill
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
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EssentialGive Constructive Feedback skill
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 …
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialManage Student Relationships skill
Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
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EssentialObserve Student's Progress skill
Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
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EssentialPerform Classroom Management skill
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
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EssentialPrepare Lesson Content skill
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
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EssentialDetermine Image Composition skill
Determine image composition, select and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting to achieve desired effects.
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EssentialMaintain Photographic Equipment skill
Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.
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EssentialSelect Photographic Equipment skill
Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
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EssentialSelect Photos skill
Review sets of images and select the best work.
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EssentialSet Up Photographic Equipment skill
Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.
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OptionalAssessment Processes knowledge
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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OptionalCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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OptionalCommercial Photography knowledge
The techniques and methods used in photography with the aim of engaging in a commercial activity.
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OptionalCreate Digital Images skill
Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
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OptionalDevelop Curriculum skill
Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.
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OptionalDevelop Educational Activities skill
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 …
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OptionalEdit Negatives skill
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
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OptionalEdit Photographs skill
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
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OptionalFacilitate Teamwork Between Students skill
Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Resources For Educational Purposes skill
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 …
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OptionalProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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OptionalCreate Artificial Light skill
Create and set up artificial light sources using flashlights, screens and reflectors.
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OptionalDevelop Film skill
Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.
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OptionalMeasure Light Levels skill
Perform measurement of light levels
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OptionalRinse Photographic Film skill
Make sure the film dries uniformly by rinsing it in a dilute solution of a non-ionic wetting agent.
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OptionalSelect Auxiliary Equipment For Photographic Work skill
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.
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OptionalSet Up Photographic Exhibitions skill
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.
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OptionalTest Photographic Equipment skill
Test photographic equipment, tools and accessories.
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OptionalUse Photographic Equipment skill
Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.
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