1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. analysis and criticism of creative work;
1.2. research methods;
1.3. copyright;
1.4. basics of business;
1.5. basics of presentation.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. general history and theory of culture;
2.2. history and theory of art;
2.3. introduction to history of theatre;
2.4. introduction to history of literature;
2.5. history of the cinema and television;
2.6. documentary and feature films aesthetics;
2.7. modern audio-visual media;
2.8. fine arts;
2.9. photography;
2.10. audio-visual editing principles;
2.11. basics of television directing;
2.12. basics of screenwriting;
2.13. basics of television journalism;
2.12. basics of sound directing;
2.15. legal employment relationship;
2.16. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. composition;
3.2. color theory;
3.3. image psychology;
3.4. psychology of the creative process;
3.5. semantics and semiotics;
3.6. teamwork;
3.7. video aesthetics;
3.8. basics of audiovisual technology;
3.9. lighting principles;
3.10. television and video operator job;
3.11. official language;
3.12. two foreign languages at the communication level;
3.13. environmental protection;
3.14. labour protection.

1. To plan and organize own work in accordance with the task.
2. To have a good knowledge of the main camera types and technical capabilities.
3. To have a good knowledge of different types of video equipment and specifics thereof.
4. To have a good knowledge of the properties of different lighting devices.
5. To collaborate with technological equipment specialists involved in the project.
6. To know the basic principles scene composition.
7. To understand the specifics of documentary and video art work.
8. To understand the basic principles of artistic image making.
9. To know the basic creative and technical principles of video mounting.
10. To measure the lighting exposition at work object, to determine color temperature and to choose lighting amount.
11. To know television operator helping tools of and their possibilities.
12. To know the official language.
13. To know two foreign languages at a communication level.
14. To organize the work and the place of work of oneself and that of partners.
15. To have a good knowledge of the basic principles of audiovisual work processes.
16. To use rational work techniques.
17. To understand the specificity of the audiovisual sector.
18. To understand the work specifics of the media.
19. To have a good knowledge of the specifics of audio-visual technology.
20. To use standards and symbols of the audio-visual industry.
21. To gain insight into and apply in practice acquired knowledge regarding contemporary technological solutions.
22. To observe electrical safety.
23. To observe fire safety.
24. To observe labor protection.
25. To provide the first aid.
26. To use professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language.

1. Ability to assess the realization of audio-visual projects professionally.
2. Ability to perceive and define the work task and requirements.
3. Ability to determine the peculiarities of the project to be implemented.
4. Ability to consider technological and environmental constraints and to be able to utilize benefits thereof.
5. Ability to determine technological equipment necessary for the execution of work and plan placement thereof.
6. Ability to work in a creative team.
7. Ability to plan work and to propose optimal solution thereof.
8. Ability to substantiate one’s opinion.
9. Ability to participate in decision-making and execution in accordance with the plan.
10. Ability to organize, use and maintain a safe and stable working environment.
11. Ability to provide consistent implementation of high-quality technological solutions.
12. Ability to adequately handle problem situations and adopt necessary decisions in a timely manner.
13. Ability to gather and summarize the necessary professional information and follow the latest psychodynamic industry developments.
14. Ability to collaborate with other creative professions.
15. Ability to comply with regulatory documents governing professional ethics and other areas.
16. Ability to ensure compliance with environmental, labor protection and fire safety requirements.
17. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.