Would you like to become a PSNZ Accredited Judge?

In April 2012 the process for gaining PSNZ Accredited Judge status was updated by the Council. We are now inviting members who are interested in gaining accreditation to submit an application to the Judge Accreditation Panel. This initial application may be made at any time.

The new process has been put in place to:

• Raise the general standard of image assessment within PSNZ.
• Provide support to those wanting to become an accredited judge.
• Provide the framework to improve the level of confidence of newly accredited judges.
• Increase the likelihood of gaining accreditation.
• Support all accredited judges.

The process is as follows:

• You can complete an application form at any time. We encourage you to attend one of the judge training weekends for more information too.
• Please note that you will be required to submit a portfolio of your own images unless you already hold PSNZ Photographic honours (LPSNZ, APSNZ or FPSNZ).
• You will initially start the process with a Panel approved mentor. You will develop your skills as an assessor under the guidance of your mentor.
• Over a period of time you will work with your mentor to gain some experience in assessment at club level. Your mentor will provide you with constructive criticism and also assist with references to reading material.
• Your mentor will advise when you are ready to take the first of two tests.
• The panel secretary will send you a set of test images to critique. You will be required to record your critique as one single and continuous audio file and return the audio file to the secretary.
• Following that test, if successful, there is a second test which comprises of a set of 20 images for you to critique in the same manner.
• If your final assessment is successful, the Judge Accreditation Panel will forward a recommendation to the PSNZ Council that your status as a PSNZ Accredited judge be approved.
• If you are successful, this will be announced in Cameratalk to the rest of the membership and your name will be included on the list of PSNZ accredited judges.

Once accredited, your accreditation will be reviewed and you will be invited to attend a Judge Accreditation Training weekend to refresh your skills and share your experiences with other trainees.

If you have any questions about the process please do not hesitate to contact Neil Gordon APSNZ, Chair of the Judge Accreditation Panel, E: neil.gordon@hey.com

If you would like to join the Judge Accreditation Programme, please log in to the member's area and fill in the form.