Unit Specialist Camera Operator (USCO) - 1353

Aim of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide photographic training for non-photographic personnel to meet operational requirements, or undertake the function of an Army Unit Photographer.

Outline of the Syllabus

The course provides basic photographic skills and knowledge of static camera surveillance from a covert /overt fixed point, Unit public relations photography and digital workflow procedures.

The syllabus covers the following topics: basic understanding of photographic principles, the operation and maintenance of digital SLR cameras, telephoto lenses and digital imagery workflow using Adobe Photoshop software.

Additional, the training covers the theoretical and practical application of surveillance photography and the public relations photography undertaken by a Unit Photographer. The trainee will also learn basic and advanced Photoshop skills including use the use of layers adding effects such as grid overlays and text as well as transmitting images by e-mail attachment and satellite transmission equipment and software.

International Entry Standards

There are no photographic pre-requisites for this course.

Duration

3 weeks

Frequency

To meet operational requirements

Location

Defence School of Photography, DCAE Cosford

IELTS

5.5