There are three PHASES to the Judges Credentialing Program
PHASE I - An Intensive 8 hr day long training inservice containing 3 sessions. The sessions are 9am-12pm, 1-4pm and 6-8pm. All 3 sessions must be taken in the same day. At PHASE I you will receive your manual and materials that day. All materials and course fees paid for PHASE I are also inclusive of PHASE II. (This seminar will be presented in both live modules and Internet based web modules)
There will be a total of nine homework assignments between
PHASE I and PHASE II. Assignments will come out on Sunday
and you will have 7 days to complete and return them via e-mail.
You can not take PHASE II until you have completed all
assignments satisfactorily.
PHASE II - A five hour seminar teaching the how and why of a CAG sanctioned competitive event (A ceramic open competition at any show or event) Even though you may not be in charge of setting up a competition, the CAG requires it's judges to thoroughly understand all aspects of the competition system. (This seminar will be presented in both live modules and Internet based web modules)
There is one major thesis type project that you will complete as
homework after completion of PHASE II. You will be assigned a
"coach" (someone already credentialed as a CAG Judge) to
connect with, if you have problems completing this assignment.
PHASE III - In this Phase you will actually be judging a CAG show. This hands on experience is critical so as to be critiqued by CAG Judge Certifiers. Successful completion of these 3 Phases will grant you a provisional Judges Credential. Upon judging 3 additional CAG sanctioned competitions (any level) you will be given a Masters Judging Credential.
In order for Master Judges to remain current they must judge at least 1 show every 24 months, and complete at least 3 CE (Continuing Education) credits annually. There will be an extensive list of acceptable CE's published to graduates.
It is the CAG's intent to keep it's
Master Judges up on the latest trends
and proper use of products.
Competition can be the greatest
promoter of an art industry if done right.
Or it can ruin the industry if done wrong.
