User manual ADRIAN EMPIRE DRAFT ARTS & SCIENCES MANUAL, 2000

[. . . ] Introduction This is the (long awaited) proposed manual for the Arts & Sciences, Version 2. 1. There are several appendix sections, such as the Judging Guidelines which are not yet included. They will be re-posted soon, some time after the Imperial War (Labor Day weekend). The manual changes work as a package together, it is important not to judge them on a line item basis. [. . . ] This entry should prove a greater understanding of the art form during the period specified in the bylaws. The Masterwork entry shall prove a successful quest for knowledge and skill in the Arts. A Masterwork is a title awarded to all Entries and Projects meeting or exceeding the Masterwork Requirements set forth below. A Masterpiece should exceed a Masterwork. A Masterpiece shows the highest level of competency of the art or science. A Masterpiece is to be considered equivalent or better than a Masterwork for determining Knighthood milestones. Masterwork and Masterpiece Requirements 1. A masterful example of an art form representing the best that could have been achieved by an Artisan of equal capabilities in the time period being represented. The project itself or the process used to create the project should be of high complexity and difficulty. The Artisan shall use as many period methodologies and materials as appropriate to more fully recreate a period masterwork. The use of substitutions must be done with the understanding of the original techniques and materials. ) 2. A written explanation of the methods and materials applied in the creation of the entry by the original artists. Details explaining every aspect of the art, from the obtaining of materials and information to craft the art, to the reason it was crafted and why it is appreciated. The written paper shall reference at least three primary sources. A primary source is an untranslated publication from the period, a photograph or photocopy of an actual publication, manuscript, quote, item or picture from the period. The Artisan must be able to answer questions about their Entry asked by the Judges. Awarding the Title of Masterwork and Masterpiece 1. A Masterwork is awarded under two conditions: a) In tournament an artisan's entry may be awarded a masterwork if: 1) The entry fulfills all of the requirements. 2) The entry receives a 30 or higher, and the judges unanimously vote to award the entry a masterwork. Because the items can be judged independently at a war, the Arts and Sciences Minister should recall the team of judges to evaluate for a Masterwork if they see scores of 30 or higher from 3 judges and the documentation is reviewed for adequacy. The Masterwork and Masterpiece Page 17 of 39 b) An Artisan successfully completes a Masterwork Project. A Masterpiece is awarded under two conditions: a) In tournament an artisan's entry may be awarded a masterpiece if: 1) The entry fulfills all of the requirements. 2) The entry receives a 33 or higher, and the judges unanimously vote to award the entry a masterpiece. [. . . ] Look up and assess sources and conclusions made in research papers prior to the final event where the paper will be judged. Ask questions of artisans when the documentation does not cover or justify an aspect of the entry. Remove themselves from Judging any Art Entry for which they cannot be unbiased and/or positive. Verify Scribes notes and scores on all Judging Sheets prior to signing them and giving them to the List Mistress/Master. [. . . ]