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. 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. photo aesthetics;
2.10. audio-visual editing principles;
2.11. fundamentals of television and film;
2.12. basics of screenwriting;
2.13. basics of television journalism;
2.14. basics of sound directing;
2.15. fine arts;
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 technologies;
3.9. lighting principles;
3.10. television and video director’s work;
3.11. personal development methodology;
3.12. official language;
3.13. two foreign languages at the communication level.
3.14. environmental protection;
3.15. labour protection;
3.16. legal employment relationship.

1. To plan and organize own work in accordance with the task.
2. To have a good knowledge of the basic principles of audiovisual work processes.
3. To perform audio-visual work fix with video directing switching remote control.
4. To use audio visual processing effect blocks.
5. To perform audio visual work staging.
6. To have a good knowledge of the basic principles and genres of drama.
7. To have a knowledge regarding directing work with actors.
8. To have a good knowledge regarding different types of video equipment and specifics thereof.
9. To perform audio-visual work processing and mounting.
10. To understand the specificity of the audiovisual sector.
11. To understand the work specifics of the media.
12. To know the basic principles scene composition.
13. To understand the specifics of documentary and video art work.
14. To understand the basic principles of artistic image creation.
15. To collaborate with technological equipment specialists involved in the project.
16. To organize the work and the place of work of oneself and that of partners.
17. To use rational work techniques.
18. To have a good knowledge of the specifics of audio-visual technology.
19. To know the official language.
20. To know two foreign languages at the communication level.
21. To use standards and symbols of the audio-visual industry.
22. To gain insight into and apply in practice acquired knowledge regarding contemporary audiovisual production and editing technological solutions.
23. To observe electrical safety.
24. To observe fire safety.
25. To observe labor protection.
26. To provide the first aid.
27. 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 compose creative audio-visual work concept.
5. Ability to compose qualitative audio-visual director scenario.
6. Ability to plan work and optimal solution thereof.
7. Ability to work in a creative team.
8. Ability to substantiate one’s opinion.
9. Ability to find alternative solutions.
10. Ability to participate in decision-making and execution in accordance with the plan.
11. Ability to consider technological and environmental constraints and be able to utilize benefits thereof;
12. Ability to determine technological equipment necessary for the execution of work and plan placement thereof.
13. Ability to provide consistent implementation of a high-quality audiovisual solution.
14. Ability to adequately handle problem situations and adopt necessary decisions in a timely manner.
15. Ability to gather and summarize the necessary professional information and follow the latest industry developments.
16. Ability to collaborate with other creative professions.
17. Ability to comply with regulatory documents governing professional ethics, copyright and the media.
18. Ability to ensure compliance with environmental, labor protection and fire safety requirements.
19. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.