Ministry of Culture, Brazil Launches Free Photography Course for Professionals and Beginners

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The Ministry of Culture (MinC), in partnership with the Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), has opened registrations for a free Photography course. The course, offered online and lasting 60 hours, aims to strengthen the technical training of cultural professionals, preparing them for the constantly evolving market. The initiative is part of the Professional Training and Qualification Program, which seeks to expand opportunities for technical qualification in the cultural sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Photography course is a 60-hour online course offered by the Solano Trindade School of Artistic, Technical and Cultural Training and Qualification (Escult), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture (MinC) and the Federal Institute of Goias (IFG).
  • The course covers topics such as the history of photography, photometry techniques, use of lenses and objectives, composition, and post-production of images.
  • Professor Murilo Gabriel Berardo Bueno coordinates the course, which is part of the Professional Training and Qualification Program aimed at expanding technical training for cultural professionals.
  • The course seeks to support workers involved in cultural productions, especially within the scope of the Paulo Gustavo Law.
  • The course has attracted attention for its modern and informative content, making it an attractive option for students.
  • The director of Policies for Cultural Workers at the Secretariat of Creative Economy and Cultural Promotion (Sefic) of the Ministry of Culture, Deryk Santana, highlighted the success of previous courses, with over 3,000 registrants for the Cultural Accessibility course and almost 11,000 enrolled in the Audiovisual Production course.
  • Deryk Santana emphasized the importance of these training programs in supporting the development of cultural policies, such as the Paulo Gustavo Law and the Aldir Blanc National Policy.
  • The courses have the potential to mark a significant impact on the audiovisual and culture sectors, generating opportunities for employment, income, and citizenship for millions of people.

Statistics:

  • The Photography course will last 60 hours.
  • Over 3,000 people have registered for the Cultural Accessibility course.
  • Almost 11,000 people are enrolled in the Audiovisual Production course.
  • The professional training and qualification program aims to expand technical training for cultural professionals.
  • The program has partnered with the Federal Institute of Goias (IFG) and the Ministry of Culture (MinC) for these initiatives.

Sources:

  • Ministerio da Cultura (MinC), gov.br/cultura/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/abertas-as-inscricoes-para-curso-livre-de-fotografia-da-escult
  • Deryk Santana, director of Policies for Cultural Workers at the Secretariat of Creative Economy and Cultural Promotion (Sefic) of the Ministry of Culture.