International  Egg Art Guild
 Back Helen Badulak

Changes to the Master's Program

September 2009
 

  1. This major revision goes into effect on January 1st, 2010.
     

  2. Specific changes are being documented and will be posted here shortly.


October 2005

1.    The Master's Program has been in effect since 1987. The amount of work that went into this program's development was fenonimal and deeply appreciated by all who have worked with the Program. As time progresses the Program needs to be enhanced to meet the needs of the organization. We have received numerous concerns about how the Pysanky category of the Master's Program does not represent the true art of Pysanky. To resolve the concerns we contacted Helen Badulak who is highly respected in the Art of Pysanky.

The following changes have been made to this category:

Level Requirements:
Novice: Chicken eggshell must be used
Intermediate: Duck, Goose, Swan, or Rhea eggshell must be used
Master: Ostrich eggshell must be used
Though these level requirements are stricter, it will show the progressive talent of the artist.

Standards:
General Creativity:
Originality: design of interest to the eye
Design: stand, base, or hanger (if used) must be compatible with the design and in proportion to its style or period

A finish is not a requirement on a Batik/Pysanky egg at any level. If it is applied it will become part of the judging.

We have asked Helen Badulak to provide us with her comments about the Program revisions and you may view her comments by clicking on the Helen Badulak link above.

2.    Master Certification Score Sheet.

We have also changed how the judging is conducted on each entry into the Master's Program. Originally, three judges would judge each entry individually, resulting in three score sheets with various scores and comments. The average of these scores would determine the final outcome of the entry. Often times the comments and scores created confusion for the entrant. To resolve these concerns, we will continue using three judges for each entrant, however, the judges will work together and determine the points to be awarded for each standard. The scores will be placed on one sheet and a total provided that will determine whether the entrant passes or fails. The form will now be a standard size sheet of paper. One copy will be made for the file and the original will be returned with the egg entry to the entrant. The score sheet also has criteria that can be checked for common errors. There is also a comment section for the judges to provide suggestions. An example of the new score sheet is at the right.

jpg image of the new judging score sheet
We did a trial judging in Ohio utilizing the new procedures for scoring. The judges believed this process was in the best interest of the judges and the entrants. The judges reviewed and discussed each standard and all were in agreement with the outcome of the scores. If at any time the three judges cannot come to an agreement on the total the steward will make the final determination.