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Evidence Guide: PUADEFPR305B - Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

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PUADEFPR305B - Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to take a photograph

  1. Potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story are identified
  2. Photographic equipment is checked for serviceability; any faults are rectified and reported to appropriate personnel
  3. Where equipment faults cannot be rectified, replacement equipment is obtained or an alternative approach is taken
  4. Most appropriate way to get the photograph is assessed and determined
  5. Permission to take the photograph is sought from relevant Defence personnel
  6. Context of the proposed photograph is explained to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission
  7. Operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs are identified and factored into planning
  8. Captions are detailed and recorded
Potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story are identified

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Photographic equipment is checked for serviceability; any faults are rectified and reported to appropriate personnel

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Where equipment faults cannot be rectified, replacement equipment is obtained or an alternative approach is taken

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Most appropriate way to get the photograph is assessed and determined

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Permission to take the photograph is sought from relevant Defence personnel

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Context of the proposed photograph is explained to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission

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Operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs are identified and factored into planning

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Captions are detailed and recorded

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Take a photograph

  1. Photographic equipment is prepared and correct technical settings are selected
  2. Subjects are briefed on proceedings
  3. Photographic sequence is set up and the photograph is composed and taken
  4. Photographs of a high quality that directly illustrate stories and are suitable for commercial reproduction are produced
Photographic equipment is prepared and correct technical settings are selected

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Subjects are briefed on proceedings

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Photographic sequence is set up and the photograph is composed and taken

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Photographs of a high quality that directly illustrate stories and are suitable for commercial reproduction are produced

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Arrange for processing of photographs

  1. Film is removed from the camera or images are downloaded into a computer
  2. Arrangements are made for photographs to be developed, scanned or otherwise made ready for publication
Film is removed from the camera or images are downloaded into a computer

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Arrangements are made for photographs to be developed, scanned or otherwise made ready for publication

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Transmit photographs

  1. Most suitable means for transmitting photographs from the field is selected
  2. Photographs are forwarded for publication and a record of transmission is maintained
Most suitable means for transmitting photographs from the field is selected

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Photographs are forwarded for publication and a record of transmission is maintained

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify and take photographs that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication. Reporters must do this in a manner, particularly in a field operation, that does not place themselves or others in danger.

The reporter must at all times demonstrate an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues and conduct themselves in a fair and non-intrusive manner with full regard to privacy, defamation, and issues such as gender, race, religion and disability.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of environments that are both controlled and uncontrolled.

Evidence should be gathered using correct technology and processes and again when significant new technology and processes are introduced into service.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions, or in a simulated environment. Simulation should re-create realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence.

Evidence should be provided through the submission of a variety of photographs taken in a range of contexts that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication. Practical assessment should be supported by targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

satellite telephone

email

film cameras

digital cameras and accessories such as lenses (normal, wide-angle, telephoto and zoom), flashes and filters, tripod, equipment bag, military webbing.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate effectively with ADF personnel when taking photographs

use in-service cameras

identify newsworthy opportunities

take photographs in a range of environments

how to take photos in a field operation without endangering lives

Required Knowledge

photograph newsworthiness

types of photographs publications prefer for particular stories (eg left facing, right facing, vertical or horizontal photographs)

technical photographic knowledge (eg the effects of light, exposure, flash and climate on photographs)

characteristics and capabilities of in-service cameras

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

Relevant legislation

Code of Behaviour

Professional Code of Practice

range of operational situations

role and responsibility of photographer

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Photographs may be used in

Newspapers, magazines and on internet web sites

Photographic equipment may include

Film cameras

Digital cameras and accessories such as lenses (normal, wide-angle, telephoto and zoom), flashes and filters, tripod, equipment bag, military webbing

Caption details may include

Name, rank, appointment and unit of the person(s) in the photograph

Date, time and place of the photograph

Activity details

Transmitting methods may include

Satellite telephone

Email

File transfer protocols

Post

Hand delivery