Picture Research 10 weeks

The LSP Picture Research course is recognised as being the UK's leading training course in this subject.

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 attention paid to the impact of digital technology and the role of the Internet.

Approved by the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies , and the Design and Artists Copyright Society.

"An excellent course that covered practical aspects of Picture Research taught by a very knowledgeable tutor."

- Martina Salvi, Freelancer

Course Content

Week 1: Course Overview

• Introduction to Picture Research
• The Picture Researcher’s evolving role
• Introduction to copyright and intellectual property
• Course project discussion

Week 2: Image Sources 1: Stock Picture Libraries

• BAPLA, agencies and picture libraries
• Picture researching online
• Metadata and watermarks
• Legal: Royalty Free and Rights Managed

Week 3: Responding to Briefs and Reading Pictures

• Different types of briefs and how to interpret them
• The language of pictures
• Picture editing and selection

Week 4: Practical Skills

• Image formats
• Image software & manipulation
• Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign
• Legal: implications of image manipulation

Week 5: Image Sources 2: Museums, Galleries and Archives

• Handling original material
• Using fine art imagery
• Legal: DACS, copyright and Artists’ Estates

Week 6: Project management 1: Deadlines and Budgets

• Budgeting a project
• Negotiating fees
• Managing the workload

Week 7: Non-print Picture Research

• Imagery for websites and apps
• The future of publishing: e-books
• Legal: Evolving copyright law

• Viewing portfolios and commissioning
• Managing photo shoots
• Legal: photographers’ rights, model release, contracts

Week 9: Project Management 2: Captions and Credits

• Indentifying and acknowledging images
• Rights clearance
• Maintaining records and databases
• Course projects handed in

Week 10: Working in Picture Research

Libraries, agencies and archives

• Publishing and media
• Freelance and self-employed
• Course projects discussed

*Please note: A marking fee of £40 is to be paid directly to the tutor at the end of the course, for the marking of the project.

DISCOUNTS:

• GROUP BOOKING - 20% off group booking for 3 or more people* from the same organisation.

Code: Group20%

• ALUMNI LOYALTY SCHEME - 20% off any course fee*.

Code: Alumni20%

• 2 FOR 1 - bring a colleague, friend or family member for free* on the same course

Code: 2for1

• FREELANCERS AND CHARITIES - 15% off any course fee*.

Code: FCH15%

* Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Digital publishing courses are excluded.Terms and conditions apply.