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Photography

Basic information
Institution
The Secondary School of Design and Photography Ljubljana
Name of programme (original language)
Fotografija
Web link to the E&T programme
https://oblikovna.si/sola/programi/fotografija/
Cultural Heritage Area
Safeguarding and preservation
Programme description

A photographic technician will become an expert, who has mastered the field of photographic creation, which includes author photography as well as commercially oriented professional photography that goes beyond the framework of “instant” production and is therefore at the service of systems that require high-quality products. Our students master picking the right moment for taking a high quality photo while in the field or when shooting in a studio. During our program and training student becomes familiar with modern photographic techniques, develops artistic sensibility and becomes receptive to the message of his product. Every year our program also take on more demanding projects, for example, we are the official photographers of high-profile sporting and cultural events, we also exhibit in prestigious galleries and museums.

Is the programme a joint degree programme?
No
Double degree
No
Joint delivery
No
Qualification provider
The Secondary School of Design and Photography Ljubljana
Does the E&T programme lead to a formal qualification?
Yes
Name of the qualification (English)
Photographic Technician
Name of the qualification (Original language)
Fotografski tehnik/fotografska tehnica
Education category (HE/VET/HE-VET)
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Education format
Formal
Programme Type
Initial E&T
One time event or regular basis
Programme takes place on a regular basis
Frequency
The programme starts every year in the autumn
Last time it the programme took place (start date)
Statistics / Formal status
Core function
Preservation and Safeguarding
ESCO - Occupation
3431 - Photographers
National Occupational Classification (NOC) in original language
3431 – Fotografi/fotografinje
NOC Link
https://www.stat.si/skp/Details.aspx?koda=3431
Does the programme lead to a regulated profession?
Yes
EQF
4
NQF
5
ISCED level of programme
3 Upper secondary education
ISCED field
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production
Characterization of the E&T programme
Student work load (hours)
5027h
Contact hours
4875
Duration
4.00
Years
Years
Study format
Full-time
Are there access requirements?
Yes
Access requirements Description

Anyone who has successfully completed the following can enroll in the educational program:

  • primary education or
  • lower vocational education or
  • equivalent education according to previous regulations.

All candidates must pass the aptitude test, which is conducted and assessed according to the Rules on the Talent Test of the Secondary School of Design and Photography Ljubljana.

For the first part of the talent assessment exam you submit a portfolio of 10 artworks – 5 drawings and 5 colour paintings. The second part of the talent assessment exam may only be taken by the candidates whose portfolios receive a positive assessment. It takes place at one of the SŠOF locations in the beginning of March. The aptitude test is the same for all programs. If student passes the exam, he can enrol in any given program. 

Teaching language
Slovenian
Programme learning outcomes

Certificate holders will be able to: 

  • creatively devise and prepare ideas for photographic assignments,
  • take photographs within the field covered by traditional photographic subjects in a studio and outdoors (landscape, portrait, reportage and architectural photography),
  • take photographs within the field of commercial and technical photography (fashion, advertising, industrial and reproduction photography),
  • take photographs within the field of scientific and technical photography (macro- and microscopic photography and photography for archive purposes, medicine, archaeology, environmental protection, restoration and cartography),
  • take photographs within the field of recording events (news and reportage photography),
  • take photographs using analogue and digital photographic equipment,
  • film using film cameras and video cameras,
  • work with vector graphics software and digital image processing software,
  • work in photographic processing labs (black-and-white and colour photography),
  • manage and work autonomously in a photography studio,

Elective:                                                           

  • realise ideas in audio-visual production,
  • manage and set up lights for the realisation of project assignments,
  • manage multimedia equipment and arrange a simple multimedia project,
  • prepare 2D and 3D projections and arrange audio and video connections.

Certificate holders build on their key vocational knowledge and abilities with key general knowledge in line with national standards.

Is there a mandatory (external) practical training?
Yes
Mode of delivery of education / training
Presence