Courses
PICTURE RESEARCH
Approved by:
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies [BAPLA]
The Design and Artists Copyright Society [DACS]
The LSP Picture Research course is recognised as being the leading training course in the subject within the UK.
The course is suitable for those interested in pursuing a career in picture research and picture editing, those in the early stages of their career or those who require refresher training to keep up-to-date with any changes affecting the industry.
The project-based course is highly enjoyable and stimulating, with an emphasis on the practical issues relevant to the industry. The course keeps abreast of new developments, with special reference being made to the impact of digital technology and the role of the Internet.
Week 1: Course Overview
- Introduction to Picture Research
- Key issues and career opportunities
- Course Project discussion
Week 2: Sources of material 1: How and where to find images
- British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA)
- The Internet and photo sources
- CDs and catalogues
- History of photography
Week 3: Professional Practice 1 (Creative)
- Effective Picture Research techniques
- Interpreting a Brief
Week 4: Digital Technology & Picture Research
- Image formats
- Image software & manipulation
- Resolution and watermarks Transmission methods
- Databases – Cataloguing and keywords
Week 5: Professional practice 2 (Legal)
- Introduction to Copyright
- Royalty Free and Rights Managed photography
- Moral Rights of photographers
- Cropping Images
- DACS
- Pictorial defamation, Privacy Law & Model Release
Week 6: Picture Editing
- How images are used and selected
- Editorial use
- Commercial use
- The medium and the message
- Cropping images creatively
Week 7: Project Management
- Working to Deadlines
- Negotiating fees
- Budgeting a project
- Rights clearance
- Terms & Conditions
- Captions, credits & Acknowledgements
Week 8: Sources of material 2
- Working with museums, archives and non-commercial sources
- Trade Fairs
- Contemporary photography
Week 9: Working in picture research
- Picture libraries/agencies
- Picture desks - newspapers, magazines.
- In house or freelance?
- Archive or library visit/talk
- Course projects and essays handed in
Week 10: Commissioning photography
- Viewing portfolios
- Choosing a photographer
- Briefing and management
- Contracts
- Course projects and essays discussed
Start date: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Course Fee: £480 + VAT
