Updated 22 December 2025
The following criteria will take effect from 1 January 2026.
Learning Outcome
Cadets will develop an understanding of photography principles, practical camera skills, and creative presentation, enabling them to produce technically sound and visually compelling photographs.
Cadets must achieve the following learning objectives:
1. Demonstrate Understanding of Aperture Control
Explain how aperture size (F-number) affects depth-of-field.
Apply aperture settings to achieve:
Shallow depth-of-field, keeping the foreground object sharp and background blurred.
Deep depth-of-field, ensuring multiple objects at varying distances are in focus.
2. Demonstrate Understanding of Shutter Speed
Explain how shutter speed affects motion capture.
Apply fast shutter speed settings to freeze motion, producing sharp, blur-free images of subjects in mid-air.
3. Apply Camera Settings Independently
Adjust and manipulate basic camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, and focus) without guidance.
Produce technically sound photographs that reflect intentional control of camera functions.
4. Collaborate in a Creative Photography Task
Work effectively in small groups to conceptualise and capture photographs based on thematic prompts (e.g., Photography Bingo).
Apply photography techniques creatively under time constraints to meet specific category requirements.
5. Organise and Present Photographic Work
Upload and label photographs appropriately according to assessment requirements.
Present photographic outputs clearly for assessment, demonstrating both technical skills and visual creativity.
Learning Programme and Assessment
Corps are encouraged to collaborate with photography clubs or societies (within schools or tertiary institutions) to conduct programmes covering the above learning objectives.
Relevant post-learning assessments should be conducted to evaluate cadets’ achievements.
Supporting Documents for Badge Applications
Submit certificates of participation and/or digital portfolios displaying photographs taken during the programme.
If certificates are not issued, complete the badge application form with the required signatures/endorsements.
When in doubt of the criteria fulfillment, please get in touch with the CPB Committee at cpbs@brigade.stjohn.org.sg for further discussion.
