About the Image Judging Academy
In an effort to significantly improve the quality and consistency of image judging at the state affiliate level, PPC’s very own, Tim Mathiesen (M.Photog.Cr. F-ASP, PPA National Jury Chairman), hosts a virtual day-long judging academy to qualify potential state affiliate judges. Even if you don’t plan to be a judge but want to learn more about the workings of image competition, this is a great starting point. Participants who attend and pass an evaulation at the end of the program, are listed on the PPC Qualified Jurors listing on the PPC website,for a period of three years. Every year, the Judgeing Academy is offered so that members can remain on the list and stay current with the current image competition rules. This workshop is an all day event, usually given in the fall, is announced on the PPC website, as well as, our social media platforms.
Attendance Pricing (subject to change):
$179 Non-PPC members
$129 PPC Professional Members
$ 99 PPC Premium Members
PPC state affiliates are sent a list of those who have taken the workshop and passed an evaluation at the conclusion of the workshop, in order to be considered as a Qualified Judge.
The workshop covers all aspects of the judging process including:
- Digital vs. print judging
- The 12 Elements of the Competition Image (see downloadable document below)
- Competition categories: what they mean and how to judge them
- Judging terminology
- Scoring details (updates to scoring procedures will be discussed)
- Challenges (how to make your challenges effective)
- Judging ideology
- Image presentation
- Juror conduct
- The role of the panel moderator
- Other rules that govern the image competition process
Judging Academy Refresher
To remain on the list of qualified judges, it is necessary that each judge attend the Judging Academy course every two years.
Current Qualified PPC Affiliate Judges