Unit Award Scheme

121700 PHOTOGRAPHY: USING A CAMERA TRIPOD ON UNEVEN GROUND

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two situations when using a camera tripod is beneficial eg when using a timer, long exposures, repeated shots from the same angle, level panning	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the key safety considerations when using a tripod, eg balance, trip hazards	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
3	correctly and safely set up a tripod on uneven ground, requiring all three legs to be set to different lengths, including adjusting the legs until the central shaft is vertical	Summary sheet
4	correctly and safely attach the camera to the mounting plate	Summary sheet
5	correctly and safely attach the mounting plate (with the camera) to the tripod	Summary sheet
6	safely check the balance of the tripod and camera to ensure it is stable	Summary sheet
7	use the tripod features to adjust the position and angle of the camera while it is mounted on the tripod	Summary sheet
8	take at least three photos while the camera is mounted on the tripod	Summary sheet
9	correctly and safely remove the camera and mounting plate from the tripod	Summary sheet
10	correctly and safely remove the camera from the mounting plate	Summary sheet
11	correctly and safely pack up the tripod including closing, collapsing and locking the tripod legs.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 July 2024Level - Entry Level