* Camera Operations

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference No.: TGS-2022016114

OVERVIEW

This course explains visual storytelling concepts, techniques to capture complex shots, principles of cinematography, and other factors that impact overall visuals and principles of composition and continuity. Participants will learn about focus requirements and camera positions for various types of cameras, types of specialty camera equipment and accessories, budgetary guidelines of the production and production safety guidelines and protocols.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Assess requirements in visual briefs to determine camera equipment and accessories needed for production

  • Facilitate collaboration with production teams to capture shots required for each scene

  • Develop detailed shot plans to outline required camera angles, movements, and parameters needed for each scene

  • Oversee the set-up and preparation process to ensure alignment to production and technical plans

  • Review footage to ensure that shots are framed in a manner that achieves continuity and seamless transition between shots

  • Develop alternative plans and solutions to resolve anticipated technical issues that may occur during production

  • Adapt parameters, camera techniques, and movements to enhance overall visual effects and outputs

  • Provide technical guidance to production teams to capture complex shots that require the use of mounting equipment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Assistant Director, Camera Assistant

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person

DURATION

25 Hours

DATE

Commencement Date: 2 April 2025

For the course schedule, please email marketing@MediaAcademy.sg

Note: This course will conclude with a compulsory assessment. Participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

VENUE

1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507

FEES (INCLUSIVE OF 9% GST)

Application Fee: S$54.00 -Waived-

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$2,834.00

Course Fee with SkillsFuture Funding+:

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

Full Course Fee: S$2,600.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,820.00
Nett Course Fee: S$780.00
9% GST*: S$70.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$850.20

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

Full Course Fee: S$2,600.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$2,340.00
Nett Course Fee: S$260.00
9% GST*: S$70.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$330.20

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Full Course Fee: S$2,600.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$2,340.00
Nett Course Fee: S$260.00
9% GST*: S$70.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$330.20

*As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST Rates after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

+Funding Eligibility:

  • Singapore Citizens and/or Permanent Residents

  • Attain at least 75% attendance

  • Successful completion of assessment

More Information: https://pd.mediaacademy.sg/funding-information

SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 May 2024:

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.

If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee.

For Details on the Types of Eligible for Use of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 may 2024, please see: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/early-career/credit

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on:

    • At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or

    • Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course

  • Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.