After Vg3
Image communication and photography
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- receive, plan, arrange and carry out a photographic assignment and evaluate the result
- discuss the assignment's possibilities and limitations with the client, and elaborate on these
- use cameras and camera equipment with different characteristics for different goals, and substantiate your choices
- arrange or fix the lighting on motives to accentuate and fortify your message, and discuss and elaborate on the choice of lighting
- use and explain white balance and the different characteristics and colour temperatures of your light source
- use and substantiate your choice of photosensitivity based on photographing conditions
- perform and explain photometry under different conditions, such as natural, artificial and direct or indirect light
- use and explain the effects of focal length, diaphragm and shutter
- compose and produce an image and explain the basic principles of composition in the image
- elaborate on the ethical norms and rules for photographing and publishing images
- discuss and elaborate on existing copyright rules and legislation
- organise working conditions in an ergonomic manner, and prevent strain injuries
- work in line with current rules and regulations for environment, health and safety
Image processing and knowledge of production
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- use and discuss software for image processing
- perform and explain calibration of computer equipment for stable image production
- perform and explain colour and contrast control, and use colour profiles with different digital output units
- use and discuss different file formats, resolutions and compressions based on different areas of use for an image
- give an account of historic developments in photography
Finishing work and quality control
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- use and substantiate your choice of equipment for posttreatment and finishing work based on the needs of the assignment
- use and substantiate your choice of materials for displaying and presenting image products
- use, discuss and elaborate on the different storage systems for protecting and keeping photographic material
- use, maintain and store production equipment
Administration, sales and economy
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of work tasks, routines, marketing and organising
- use and explain routines for quality control
- impart product knowledge to a client
- carry out an assignment as agreed, and give an account of factors that might influence a deadline
- prepare a budget for an assignment
- handle complaints and claims
- explain quality seen from the perspective of a rational and profitable business
- use and give an account of payment routines and credit ratings
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