211311 PHOTOGRAPHER

Occupation Overview:

Photographer belongs to the occupation unit group of 2113 Photographers and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a photographer must have:

In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Key Tasks:

Operates a still camera to take photographs. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Specialisations:

Fashion Photographer
Landscape Photographer
News Photographer
Photographic Artist
Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer
Technical Photographer

Skills Assessment Authority:

VETASSESS is Australia’s leading vocational education and training assessment provider. It is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for over 300 General Professional Occupations approved by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

UNIT GROUP 2113 Photographers

Most occupations in this unit group have:

In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks Include:

consulting with clients to determine objectives of photographic assignments
studying requirements of assignment and selecting type of camera, film, filter and lighting
working from a studio, and transporting and setting up equipment at assigned locations
measuring light levels and determining exposure
adjusting camera angles, aperture settings and subjects to achieve desired composition
adjusting lighting and filters to accentuate highlights and colours
mixing photographic chemicals, processing film and developing prints
manipulating images using digital imaging techniques and creative darkroom techniques such as adjusting exposure and development times
may make enlarged prints, and mount and frame prints

Occupation:

211311 Photographer

Australian Visa Options for 211311 Photographer

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

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211311 PHOTOGRAPHER