Education

The Society’s remit is to promote the art and science of photography with the belief that no one is too young or too old to learn and enjoy image making and appreciation.

Photography, like most things, is ever changing and modern technologies are taking it to new extremes which were once not thought possible. The Royal Photographic Society aims to keep up with these changes by providing information, training and advice for all those with a keen interest in photography from the amateur enthusiast to the seasoned professional.

The Society will continue its overall aim to promote high standards in photography in a broad and accessible way. It now has a purpose built lecture theatre and education suit fitted out with equipment and software for digital imaging. This enables The Society to deliver a programme of practical educational courses and events for members and non-members throughout the year.

For further information on workshops and lectures organised by The Society in the Bath area please visit www.rps.org/workshops

For workshops organised by the RPS Groups and Regions please visit www.rps.org/events

The Royal Photographic Society is well respected for its outstanding achievement in education. Although the majority of its work focuses on supporting and organising practical workshops/lectures it also organises community projects and work in schools and colleges. The Society is also proud to host and support the annual Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Photographic Residency.

The Society plans to continue with its investment into formal and informal education using its wealth of resources from its historical roots including the 250,000 images and artefacts from its world famous Collection now housed at the National Media Museum in Bradford

For further information please contact:
Liz Williams on +44 (0)1225 325770 or email liz@rps.org

Bursaries 2008

The Royal Photographic Society is very pleased to announce a major new initiative in offering a number of different bursary schemes for the benefit of young image makers. These have been made possible by funding from a number of different sources that include: income from The Society’s investments, legacies and a generous donation from the photographic industry (Genix Imaging). They will be available for members and non-members and three types are currently on offer:

CLOSING DATE 13 JUNE 2008
1. To support professional or potential professional photographers in commercial photography. This Jeff Vickers Genix Imaging Bursary (www.genix.co.uk) is in support of young photographers (up to the age of 30) who are in commercial professional practice or who can demonstrate that they will become involved (excluding photojournalism which is covered by The Joan Wakelin Award).- Application Form

CLOSING DATE 30 JUNE 2008
2. To support postgraduate students undertaking photographic research or studying Masters courses in photography. These Postgraduate Bursaries are open to bids from Course Leaders of Masters courses or Research Directors in Photography at UK Colleges and Universities for nominating students, no more than one per institution. Application Form

3. To enable young photographers to attend selected Society Regional and Group events that they would not normally be able to afford. These Young Student Bursaries are only open to bids from Society Regional and Group Organisers. Application Form

Please download the application forms from this webpage - if you need further assistance please contact liz@rps.org.