Photographer (Occupation Code : 343101)
Description
Operates a still camera to take photographs.Tasks
Studying the requirements of a particular assignment and deciding on the type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used.Taking photographs for advertising or other commercial, industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles in newspapers, magazines and other publications.
Taking portrait photographs of persons and groups of persons.
Determining picture composition, and making technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject.
Operating scanners to transfer photographic images to computers.
Operating computers to manipulate photographic images.
Alternate Occupation Names
Sports Photographer
Photo Finish / Post Production Photographer
Medical Photographer
Landscape Photographer
News Photographer
Documentary Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Photographer and Image Recording Equipment Operato
Technical Photographer
Photojournalist
Aerial Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Learning Pathways
Certificate 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Certificate Admission
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum admission requirements into higher certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Further Education and Training Certificate 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 2,3 & 4)
Step 2 : General Qualification
Diploma 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.