As a photographer, audio-visual or broadcasting equipment operator, you’ll make high-quality visuals and sound for a wide range of projects. Learn more about a career in photography, audio-visual, and broadcast, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.
A degree in art and design or technology will prove useful. Subjects to consider include:
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Although it’s not essential to do a postgraduate course, it can help develop your skills and provide additional contacts and career opportunities.
Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at postgraduate level include:
You’ll need both technical skills and a keen eye for detail to work as a photographer, audiovisual or broadcasting equipment operator.
The more experience you can gain working on different projects, setting up and using photography, audio, visual and computer equipment, the better. If you study a related course, you should gain technical skills that you can demonstrate to employers. They may also want to see that you’ve worked on a set before.
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