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Judging One Frame Exhibits |
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Ann Triggle |
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The Philatelic Exhibitor, Vol. 14, Nr. 1, January 2000 |
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One frame exhibits can be found at local, regional or National (WSP) shows, and at Ameristamp Expos (AAPE Shows). The type of judging is similar in all cases the actual mechanics may differ in operation. |
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Mechanics of Judging |
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1. In Local or Regional shows: |
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These juries are usually composed of three people and consensus is often achieved at the frames. If an AAPE Judging point form is used, the point totals for each of the one frame exhibits are obtained. If only the best of the one framers is to be determined then it's optional whether this form is needed to achieve that. In either case all competitive one frame exhibits are treated for the critique in the same manner as any of the multi-frame exhibits i.e. even after consensus additional notes are taken by the assigned judge. |
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2. In National (WSP) Shows: |
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The five-person jury with or without apprentices will judge all the exhibits including the one framers either individually or part of a team. The show organizers will inform the Jury beforehand whether the one frame exhibits are competitive and whether they are to be judged using an AAPE point form or whether a selection of the best (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) is all that is required from the jury. In most cases it is an AAPE form that will be used. |
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Consensus between the team members can be done at the frames. It is recommended, if a show has both single frame and multi-frame exhibits, that all the one frame exhibits should be judged consecutively so that the mind-set of the judges for this type of evaluation is not disturbed by the different judging procedure which is used for the multi-frame exhibits. At jury deliberations the one frame exhibits are discussed and treated in the same way as the milligrams i.e. Apprentices give their award levels and points and also a couple of sentences to justify their evaluations. If there is any wide disparity, individual parameters are discussed and consensus reached (even if it means returning to show floor). For each one frame exhibit, the Chairman will often use a fresh form to enter these consensus points and will circulate this form to the rest of the jury for them to add any comments. All these consensus copies are collected by the Chairman and if possible they are duplicated, one copy for each exhibitor and one copy of each for each judge. |
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The one frame exhibits are assigned for the critique in the same way as the multi-frame exhibits. The assigned judge will take additional notes to supplement that particular consensus form. |
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3. In Ameristamp Expos (AAPE Shows): |
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The number of the one frame exhibits in these shows can be much larger. The first show in Kansas City had 160 exhibits, and subsequent shows have had 80-100 exhibits (sometimes the one frame exhibits could be a separate section of a show containing multi-frame exhibits which may be judged by a different jury). As the preparation, research and time taken, both beforehand and during the show, to judge is almost the same for one frame exhibit as for multi-frame exhibit, a larger jury is obviously needed. A nine person jury is common and the judging is done in teams of two for the specific philatelic disciplines or classes: e.g. Traditional (2) Thematic (2) Postal History (2) Special Studies etc. (2) with a Chairman (1). |
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It is helpful to have a seminar for all nine judges, the night before the judging for the purpose of: |
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1. Reviewing the judging criteria for consistency between teams |
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2. Sample judging a few exhibits |
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3. Discussing the procedure |
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In AAPE Shows Two Phase Judging is often used: |
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The First Phase: |
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Judging and consensus at the frames is done by each team. |
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The chairman collects the forms from each team and duplicates them for each of the other teams. |
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The Second Phase: |
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An additional 40-50 minutes is allowed for each team to review the points awarded and the relevant frames (if necessary) for the other disciplines, noting any challenge they would wish to make to their colleagues' evaluations. |
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The challenge is usually accompanied by an additional point form prepared by the challenger. |
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At the deliberations, the chairman will read the medal level of exhibits, announcing the assigned team's points and inviting any challenges. Often this invitation is only for selected exhibits. e.g. Silver and above. All challenges that are not resolved by discussion are referred to a trip to the show floor for further exhibit examination. |
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The Chairman will write the final consensus points on fresh forms and arrange for the duplication of these for the jurors and the exhibitors. Each team will write any additional notes on their forms and be responsible for their assigned exhibits at the critique. |
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AAPE Judging Forms |
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The AAPE point judging form had been in use for several years and it was appropriate that its parameters and their values be reassessed. For some time it had been felt by judges that the current form should be adjusted to give a more accurate evaluation of one frame thematic exhibits and two new forms were approved by the AAPE Board dated Sept. 99: |
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1. A general one frame form was developed with more weight given to Coverage and Development and the parameters of Knowledge and Accuracy considered together. The resulting eight parameters; Clarity, Coverage and Development, Relevance, Knowledge and Accuracy, Quality, Brevity, Challenge Factor and Presentation would give a maximum of 100 points. The two other parameters Research and Creativity could give an additional bonus point each. See One Frame Exhibit form. |
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2. A one frame thematic form was developed which reflected the contributions made to a thematic exhibit by the Plan and the variety of Philatelic Elements. The parameters are as follows: The Plan, Coverage and Development, Relevance, Knowledge and Accuracy, Elements, Quality, Brevity, Challenge Factor and Presentation. Research and Creativity parameters are assessed if appropriate. See One Frame Thematic Exhibit form. |
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Evaluation Procedure for One Frame Exhibits |
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The initial walk through of all the exhibits is important, to obtain a feeling for the depth of the exhibition. During the judging procedure the parameters are assessed closely, with care taken to ensure that the exhibit is not docked twice for the same infraction or deficiency. For example, if the Coverage and Development parameter is weak and points are subtracted, the exhibit is not further penalized by subtracting points in the Knowledge category as well. |
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The judging method of taking points away from a perfect exhibit score of one hundred is preferred rather than adding points for each positive criterion. Every exhibit is judged against its own potential. |
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The order in which each parameter is considered may vary with the judging class. |
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The Thematics class will usually have the Plan assessed first while Postal History will often have its Coverage and Development assessed first. |
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The initial use of the AAPE judging forms by new judges can be a surprise to them - the forms do work. However if a new judge is not comfortable with the medal level that the form indicates after he has done an evaluation then it is a good idea for him to reevaluate the exhibit with a more experienced colleague. |
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Points and Medal Levels |
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Six award levels and a certificate of participation are possible. |
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Platinum |
96 &endash; 100 |
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Gold |
89 - 95 |
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Vermeil |
82 &endash; 88 |
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Silver |
76 &endash; 81 |
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Silver Bronze |
68 &endash; 75 |
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Bronze |
60 &endash; 67 |
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The decision to have ribbons or medals is the responsibility of the show committee. |
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Awards |
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1. In a show not using the AAPE forms the actual medal levels or awards are decided by the show committee. |
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2. It is common for those National (WSP) shows which offer only a best one frame award and not medals to give a suitable prize in keeping with their other special prizes. Some shows require a minimum of 10 one frame exhibits to be considered for this purpose. |
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3. AAPE shows (AmeriStamp Expos) usually give 4 Best in Class awards, they are usually named the Four Reserve Grands. The overall Grand Award is chosen from these. |
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4. The APS Winter show will showcase the best one frame exhibits each year in a Champion of Champions Competition. Those exhibits which will be eligible to compete will have won either a Best in Show or a Platinum award at a WSP show in the previous year. |
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Final Thoughts |
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One frame exhibits are growing in popularity not just in USA, but also in other countries around the world. Some of these countries have developed their own rules and point scores as we have, while others have developed more along the lines of the international treatment for exhibition (FIP/SREVS). However the essential features for one frame exhibits are still the same, and the various evaluation procedures will probably lead to similar results. |
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e-mail: ann triggle |
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