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Graphics Design  ·  Level 6
Photography
Chapter 3: Perform camera operations
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Practical 1: Camera setup and basic operations

Graphics Design · Level 6
Photography
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Set up a DSLR camera with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, power it on, adjust ISO to 400, shutter speed to 1/125 sec, aperture to f/5.6, and navigate the menu to set image quality to RAW.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
DSLR Camera (Canon EOS 90D or equivalent)Fully charged camera battery
50mm f/1.8 prime lens16GB SD memory card
Tripod
LCD cleaning cloth
User manual for the DSLR camera
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1DSLR Camera (Canon EOS 90D or equivalent)1 Pc per Candidate
250mm f/1.8 prime lens1 Pc per Candidate
3Fully charged camera battery1 Pc per Candidate
416GB SD memory card1 Pc per Candidate
5Tripod1 Pc per 2 Candidates
6LCD cleaning cloth1 Pc per Candidate
7User manual for the DSLR camera1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Camera Setup and Basic Operations
Checked and inserted fully charged battery
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Inserted 16GB SD memory card correctly
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Mounted and secured 50mm f/1.8 lens on camera body
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Attached camera to tripod and stabilized
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Powered on the camera successfully
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Adjusted ISO setting to 400
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Set shutter speed to 1/125 seconds
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Set aperture to f/5.6
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Navigated camera menu to set image quality to RAW
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Cleaned LCD screen using cleaning cloth before operation
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total20
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Camera is fully assembled with lens correctly mounted and battery/memory card inserted
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Camera settings correctly adjusted: ISO 400, shutter speed 1/125 sec, aperture f/5.6
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Image quality setting correctly set to RAW format
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Camera is stable on tripod and ready for shooting
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL32
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Manual Focus Adjustment for Sharp Image Capture

Graphics Design · Level 6
Photography
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Manually adjust the focus on a DSLR camera with a 50 mm prime lens to capture sharp images of subjects placed at distances of 0.5m, 1m, and 2m as per the provided studio setup.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
DSLR Camera with manual focus capabilitySubject props
50 mm prime lensWhite backdrop
Tripod
Measuring tape
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1DSLR Camera with manual focus capability1 Pc per Candidate
250 mm prime lens1 Pc per Candidate
3Tripod1 Pc per Candidate
4Subject props (small objects or figurines)3 Pcs per Candidate
5Measuring tape (at least 2 meters)1 Pc per Candidate
6Clean studio space with adjustable lighting1 Set per Candidate
7White backdrop1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Camera Setup and Manual Focus Adjustment
Prepared working area ensuring studio space is clean and backdrop is set
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Selected appropriate lens (50 mm prime) and mounted it on the camera correctly
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Stabilized camera on tripod securely
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Placed subjects at specified distances: 0.5m, 1m, and 2m using measuring tape
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Manually adjusted focus ring to achieve sharp focus on subject at 0.5m
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Manually adjusted focus ring to achieve sharp focus on subject at 1m
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Manually adjusted focus ring to achieve sharp focus on subject at 2m
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Took multiple shots at each distance to ensure sharp images
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total16
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Images are sharply focused at 0.5m distance with clear subject detail
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Images are sharply focused at 1m distance with clear subject detail
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Images are sharply focused at 2m distance with clear subject detail
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Camera and lens setup is stable and correctly assembled
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL24
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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