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Full time University & Postgraduate Courses

There are only two full time courses that offer optional modules involving picture research.

Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Publishing:

The Oxford Centre for Publishing Studies
The Richard Hamilton Building
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford OX3 0BP
Tel: 01865484951
Fax: 01865 484952
Email: ptrichardson@brookes.ac.uk

Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Publishing & Book Production:

Admissions
University of Plymouth
Faculty of Arts and Education
Earl Richards Road North
Exeter EX2 6AS
Tel: 01392475009
publishing courses

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Part-time and Short Courses

London College of Communication

Picture Researching - 1 day course

This course is really an introduction to the subject; though it is very good, obviously you cannot learn all there is to know in one day.

Suitability

If you are interested in a career in picture research, or if you are involved in stills or media, and need pictorial reference from library or agency sources. Relevant to those who are required to source images who are unsure of copyright and legality of use.

Content

* importance of the visual image
* authenticity and picture sources
* captions
* terms and conditions
* reproduction fees for picture use
* new digital technology and its implication
* use of CD-ROM and photo CDs
* administration and recordkeeping, copyright law

LCC website

Publishing Training Centre at Book House Courses

Picture Research

1 day Picture Research course suitable for those already working in publishing.

This course is about how to find and select pictures; monitor their progress within a project, work within photographic and art copyright, develop a system for storing and recording pictures and use online searching techniques.

It includes project work and discussion sessions, and aims
to give picture researchers the essential groundwork in
finding pictures, progressing them, and keeping projects
under control.

Publishing Courses at Book House

Taught by PRA member Katharine Kollberg.

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Picture Research by Distance Learning

Picture Research

The Publishing Training Centre (PTC) has launched a new distance learning course in picture research. Written by Julian Jackson, picture research and digital technology expert, it is designed to be as comprehensive and as realistic as possible.

The course is suitable for the complete beginner, but is just as appropriate for those with some experience of picture research and who need to fill the gaps in their knowledge.

The exercises are especially designed to mimic real life situations in order to give students exactly the kind of experience they need. The programme covers the administrative and legal aspects of picture research – such as copyright, fees and budgeting – as well as the creative parts. This course is approved by the Picture Research Association.

For further details:
The Publishing Training Centre at Book House
45 East Hill
Wandsworth
LONDON SW18 2QZ
Tel: 02088742718
Fax: 020 8870 8985
Email: publishing.training@bookhouse.co.uk
Website: www.train4publishing.co.uk

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Occasional courses

Netconnections

1 day advanced internet course for picture researchers

Tutor: Julian Jackson

Choosing a service provider and connecting to the internet. E-mail, and attaching files.

Newsgroups. Using ISDN and CD-roms. Using browsers (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer). Searching the web using search engines. Advanced searches using boolean logic. Meta search engines. Visiting various useful websites. Bookmarking. Downloading files.

Directories and libraries worth visiting. Other networks and facilities such as information providers, push technology, "intelligent" search software.

(Optional) Gopher, Veronica and Telnet.
Q & A. Course notes and useful URLs included.

Currently we are not running any courses for
individuals; however it is possible to run courses
for companies.

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Picture Research Association
(Business Hours 9.00 am - 5.00 pm UK time Monday to Friday)
c/o 1 Willow Court, off Willow St, London EC2A 4QB, UK
www.picture-research.org.uk