The Introduction to Judging is a 5-hour course conducted over 2 nights and covers image critique. The course is designed to teach what, why and how to evaluate images.  It consists of topics such as composition, aesthetics and providing feedback.

This is a practical workshop where you will be given homework and participate in image critique. The course is suitable for club photographers wanting to improve their understanding of image critiquing and those who would like to begin judges training.

Recommended prerequisite is Introduction to Judging

Core Training is a 10 hour course conducted over 4 evenings.
The course will cover the basic skills and knowledge necessary to further your development in club photography judging.

The topics covered include:

• Composition including art elements, design principles and art concepts.
• Various judging methods.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Giving feedback - including critiques & coaching
• The various scoring systems used in club judging.
• Competition definitions.

The Practical components and homework are designed to further develop judging skills and knowledge.
This course will prepare you for the more Advanced Training unit.

Recommended prerequisite is  Core Training

Advanced Training unit is a 7 ½ hour course conducted over 3 evenings. The purpose of the course is to continue the professional development of photography judges. 

Topics in this course change each year, below is an example.

The topics covered include:

• Judging of different photographic genres.
• Aspects of Aesthetics.
• Topics such as :
• bias
• coaching while giving feedback
• issues that are raised within the Judging community e.g. AI in photography
• Judging methods including remote judging

The use of various club judging software.

Graduates from Core Training will be encouraged to further their understanding and confidence in judging by participating in the mentor program. Mentoring is when a Novice judge works alongside an experienced judge. 

The tasks may include:

• Assisting with preparing notes for a club competition.
• The Mentor can ask the Novice to attend or assist on a judging night.
• Provide feedback and recommendations as required to ensure the Novice has the confidence to develop further.