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An introduction to buying and collecting photographs

With a view to visiting and maybe buying work at international fairs, learn about the current market for original historic and contemporary photographs, dealers, galleries and museums. Explore values and possible futures.

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Key course information

Date
23/05/10

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £42^NC

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY650

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

With a view to visiting and maybe buying work at Photo London, learn about the current market for original historic and contemporary photographs, dealers, galleries and museums. Explore values and possible futures.

What topics will we cover?

At an introductory level:
History of the people and institutions who buy and collect photography.
The state of the current market for historic and contemporary work, and possible values.
Recognising techniques and the technology used by photographers, and why it might be relevant.
Collecting for value or interest?
How to store and exhibit work you might buy.
Copyright.
Discussion about Photo London and other international and local expositions.
Ideas about what direction the ‘market’ might go in the future.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- An understanding of the historic context within which the current practice of collecting has developed.
- Be able to recognise the work of the most prominent photographers and areas of photography collected today.
- Know how agents, galleries and museums operate, in relation to individual collectors
- Some knowledge about the world of collecting photography, as a business.
- Have an informed opinion about the work being shown at Photo London.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Suitable for anyone interested in buying photography who has little or no experience of doing so.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures, group discussion, viewing recognised work and what is on show at Photo London.
If practical a visit to Photo London will be arranged.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will give you feedback through discussion during the session .

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

The City Lit have a wide range of Photography courses – see our prospectus. VY604 Photography: critical and analytic theories might be particularly of interest.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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