A&S STandards and The Lack Thereof in Ansteorra
KiheBard at aol.com
KiheBard at aol.com
Mon Jun 9 21:19:17 PDT 1997
In a message dated 97-06-08 14:19:43 EDT, Marcus writes:
> thank you that would be very helpfull. I have gone to a number of the A
> and S duells and sometimes more than I care to remember there is no
> feedback whatsoever, wheter your stuff that you have worked on
> hard, was good or bad.
Marcus, it has been my experience that entries in A&S competitions
for the last five years have been in general absolutely astoundingly
good, and I pity the poor judges trying to distinguish a single winner
even within obvious categories such as fiber arts or brewing.
Where an increasing number of the "arts champions" (Steppes Artisan,
for example) are based upon a _body_ of work, I am continually
in awe as to the breadth AND depth of talent displayed. I'm currently
debating with myself whether or not I can set out even a half-table
of my own work for the next competition here in Steppes. Only by
forcing myself into the task will I manage to do so, but I think I
should (if for no other reason than to show people that I can do
something besides tell tales and sell sharp pointy objects).
I agree that feedback, both formal and informal, is something often
missing from A&S competition. It is all the more sadly lacking from
*displays* in arts and science, at least within my limited experience.
As an SCA bard, it is generally fairly simple for me to learn whether
or not what I am doing "works". Applause, appropriately timed
groans & other signs of disgust at a well-delivered pun, and the
occasional bit of largesse after a story or poem are obvious. But
I also get feedback by exchanges, and occasional direct critiques,
in communication with other bards.
In the broader A&S community, some of the guild structures may
be providing this. If so, I applaud the notion. If not, perhaps those
guilds and classes need to reconsider.
Amra
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