Royal Photographic Society Qualifications
The Licentiateship
All members of the Wigan Photographic Society are encouraged to participate in the following distinctions via the Royal Photographic Society.
This is the first level of Distinction awarded. The Licentiateship is open to all members of The Royal Photographic Society. Non-members of The Society may also apply but if they are successful, the Distinction will not be approved until they have become Members.
The Licentiateship is awarded either for competence in practical photography, or by passing an appropriate examination in photography recognised by The Society ( see exemption list )
It is essential for all applicants to read the Distinctions Handbook.
Evidence Requirements:
Stills photography: 10 prints or 10 slides Digital Images on CD Book submissions: 20 ImagesResearch, Education and Application of Photography: Dissertation of approximately 5000 words Fees: £50 ( First resubmission to same category £25 )
Imaging Scientist Qualifications
The Royal Photographic Society Imaging Scientist Qualifications provide a structure leading to professional qualifications for engineers, scientists and technologists whose professional activities are concerned with quantitative or mechanic aspects of imaging systems or their applications. The relevant academic disciplines (chemistry, engineering, physics etc), imaging systems (silver, non-silver, electronic etc) and applications, will be interpreted as widely as possible.
The Qualifications may be gained by members of The Society working within relatively narrow specialisations but their achievements will require a range of widely applicable professional skills. Candidates are required to demonstrate at an appropriate level, and as required by their particular professional circumstances, an ability to undertake a programme of work, write reports and papers, work within a team and produce results.
Members who acquire an Imaging Scientist Qualification will also receive a Society Distinction.
Associateship
The second level of The Society's Distinctions is the Associateship - a significant step up from Licentiateship. While in the Licentiateship we are looking for basic competence and skill, to be successful at Associateship level you need to demonstrate a high standard of technical competence as well as provide evidence of creative ability and the development of personal style. You also need to be able to show that you are in complete control of technical aspects which allows you to produce quality which is entirely 'Fit for purpose' i.e. suits the subject.
You can apply straight for the Associateship without having gone through the Licentiateshp, but in general we do not recommend this unless you have considerable experience in photography.
Evidence Requirements:
Digital Images on CD Book submissions : 30 imagesResearch, Education and Application of Photography Categories: Full details refer to section E of the Distinctions Handbook.Porfessional & Applied (inc Documentaryand Visual Journalism)ContemporaryNatural History Research, Eduacation and Application of PhotographyScienceTravelVisual Art Fee: £75 (First resubmission to same Catagory £37.50).
Fellowship
Please note: All Fellowship assessments are held in camera.
Fellowship is the highest Distinction of The Royal Photographic Society and recognises original work and outstanding ability in a specialist field. It is essential for all applicants to read the Distinctions Handbook.
It is open to Associates of The Society and Fellows of the BIPP, but photographers with an established reputation may apply direct, based on their CV, references, publications and exhibitions, even if they are non-members of The Society. Evidence Requirements: Full details refer to section D of the Distinctions Handbook
•Stills photography: 20 prints or 20 Slides.
•Book submissions: 40 images (section C5.4).
•Research, Eduaction and Application of Photography (section E3).
Categories: Full details refer to section E of the Distinctions Handbook.
•Professional & Applied (inc Documentary and Visual Journalism)
•Contemporary
•Natural History
•Research, Education and Application of Photography
•Science
•Travel
•Visual Art
Fee: £100 (First resubmission to same category £60)
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