Password Protected
Nope
Yep, that's right!
Career Guidance Knowledge arts and humanities K021 - arts K0211 - audio-visual techniques and media production Photography
Description
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
Occupations requiring this skill
This section is generated automatically.
Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 29 occupations
- Total: 36 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Video and motion picture directorVideo and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video an…
- PhotojournalistPhotojournalists cover all kinds of news events by taken informative images. They tell stories by taking, editing and presenting images for newspapers, journals, magazines, televis…
- Director of photographyDirectors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and …
- Photography shop managerPhotography shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in a photography store. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
- Camera operatorCamera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the…
- Picture editorPicture editors are responsible for the look of final photoÂgraphs to be published in a book or periodical or that are posted on the Internet. They make photo assignments,…
- Fashion modelFashion models help promote products such as clothes, cosmetics and appliances by posing for journalists, photographers and in front of an audience on catwalks. They have to make s…
Optional for
- Weather forecasterWeather forecasters gather meteorological data. They predict the weather according to these data. Weather forecasters present these forecasts to the audience via radio, television …
- PresenterPresenters host broadcast productions. They are the face or voice of these programs and make announcements on different platforms such as radio, television, theatres or other estab…
- Stand-inStand-ins replace actors before the filming starts. They perform the actions of the actors during the lighting and audiovisual setup, so everything is in the right place during the…
- Actor/actressActors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instruction. They use body la…
- Costume attendantCostume attendants help dress actors and extras. They ensure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of the appearance of the performers. Costume…
- Set builderSet builders construct, build, prepare, adapt, and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use various materials like wood, steel…
- Make-up artistMake-up artists assist and support artists before, during and after the performance and filming of movies or television programs to ensure the make-up is in line with the artistic……
- Production designerProduction designers are responsible for the complete look (style, colouring and locations) of television programmes, series, motion pictures and commercials. They create the visua…
- Casting directorCasting directors select actors for all roles in a motion picture or television series. They co-operate with the producer and director to determine what they are looking for. Casti…
- Post-production supervisorPost-production supervisors oversee the whole post-production process. They work together with the music editor and video and motion picture editor. Post production supervisors hel…
- Graphic designerGraphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such a…
- Audio-visual technicianAudio-visual technicians set up, operate and maintain equipment to record and edit images and sound for radio and television broadcasts, at live events and for telecommunication si…
- Broadcasting programme directorBroadcasting programme directors make the programme schedule. They decide how much broadcast time a programme gets and when it is aired, based on a few factors like, ratings, viewe…
- Hair stylistHair stylists wash, dry, cut and style the hair of singers and presenters and various types of actors, including stage, movie, tv and music video actors. They work together…
- News anchorA News Anchor is a broadcast journalist who presents news stories on television or radio. They are the face of the news channel and play a critical role in…
- Stunt performerStunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills such as fight scenes, jumping…
- Miniature set designerMiniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the productio…
- Location managerLocation managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes. They negotiate site use, and manage and maintain th…
- Set buyerSet buyers analyse the script in order to identify the set dressing and the props needed for all individual scenes. They also consult with the production designer and the…
- Design and applied arts vocational teacherDesign and applied arts vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, applied arts and crafts, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide…
- Video and motion picture editorVideo and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic pu…
- Storyboard artistA Storyboard Artist is a visual storyteller who creates sequential drawings—called storyboards—that represent the scenes of a film, television show, animation, commercial, or video…
- Broadcast news editorBroadcast news editors decide which news stories will be covered during the news. They assign journalists to each item. Broadcast news editors also determine the length of coverage…
- Art directorArt directors shape the visual layout of a concept. They create innovative designs, develop artistic projects  and manage the cooperation between all aspects involved. Art director…
- Editor-in-chiefEditors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media. They manage the day-to-day operations of a publication and make sure it…
- Costume buyerCostume buyers work with the costume designer in order to identify the materials for the costumes. They buy and rent fabric, thread, accessories and other items needed to finish…
- Art modelArt models pose for visual artists as reference or inspiration for their creative work. They stand model for artists that perform figure drawing, paint, make sculptures or create p…
- ExtraExtras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere. Duties…
- CriticCritics write reviews of literary, musical and artistic works, restaurants, movies, television programs and other themes for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and …
Related skills
- Lighting techniques
- Film production process
- Analyse a script
- Develop professional network
- Follow directions of the artistic director
- Follow work schedule
- Adapt to type of media
- Attend rehearsals
- Manage budgets
- Finish project within budget
- Work with the director of photography
- Audiovisual equipment
Last updated on February 18, 2026
