LRPS, ARPS (Contemporary, Travel) Advisory Day - Submitting

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Scottish Region Advisory Day - LRPS and ARPS  

Attending this Advisory day will give you the opportunity to discuss your portfolio with current panel members in a professional but friendly atmosphere.

What are the requirement for LRPS and ARPS, and which level am I?

LRPS (Licentiate) – If you are not sure, then start with the LRPS, as you will need to show a good photographic competence in camera work, visual awareness, communication and presentation, as detailed in the Guidelines. Click here to see example of the LRPS - http://rps.org/distinctions/distinction-successes/lrps-galleries

ARPS (Associate) – You need to demonstrate a high technical competence as well as provide evidence of creative ability and the development of a personal style in either of the following categories: Visual Art and Travel. Click here to see example of the ARPS - http://rps.org/distinctions/distinction-successes/arps-galleries

Please note: You can apply direct for the ARPS without being an LRPS, but we would recommend getting an LRPS first before working towards an ARPS, unless you have considerable photographic experience. If you are not sure, it’s much better to start with the LRPS and then work towards an ARPS.

Who are the Advisors?

These will be current panel members on the appropriate panels.

What advice will I receive on the day?

Content and technical for the following – 

LRPS Advice - Eight (8) spaces.
ARPS Contemporary - Four (4) spaces.
ARPS Travel - Four (4) spaces.

What is Content and technical advice? – The panel member present sits on this panel and you will be given content and technical advice face to face, and also a copy of the comments given. 

How much does it cost?

RPS members who would like advice £15

Non-RPS members who would like advice £20

Observers (both RPS members and non-members) £10

(N.B. Total Observers limited to 50)

All Booking MUST be done on-line

How many images shall I bring?

10 images plus a maximum of 5 spares LRPS
15 images plus a maximum of 5 spares ARPS

Do all my images need to be mounted?

All images should be mounted except for your spares; this will ensure we can display them correctly.

Attending for Advice:

On arrival please register at the front desk and then place your panel safely on the desks to the side of the room. You will have the opportunity to receive guidance on your proposed panel and how to prepare it. The panel assessors will introduce the advisory day and show examples of successful panels. You will then be invited to display your images for comment. As a participant, you should bring your prints that you consider could form the basis for a panel, along with spares. You will get content and technical advice.

Before you attend please make sure you have read the Distinctions Guidelines which contains important information on requirements, categories and criteria regarding the panels. This can be downloaded from the RPS website www.rps.org/distinctions.

Spectators:

Spectating is a very good way to learn about the distinctions system and to see the advice given. Please do not bring any of your own images to the event on the off-chance that you can receive advice.

As only light refreshments will be provided, it is recommended that attendees should bring a packed lunch.

The venue has wheel chair access and toilet facilities for the disabled.

Those wishing to attend are asked to register and pay through the RPS website. In the event that there are any problems with this process, please contact the organiser: James Frost FRPS (scotland@rps.org)

Location details
Bridge of Allan Church Hall
12 Keir Street
Bridge of Allan
FK9 4NW

David

David Ferguson LRPS (scotland@rps.org)
Scottish Regional Organiser