T.I.C.E

Review by Sue Milligan/Rev. Feb 2009

T. I. C.E SCORING SYSTEM / BASICS

1 to 3 Points TECHNICAL PROPER COLOR BALANCE

COLOR USED FOR MOOD/IMPACT

GOOD DEPTH OF FIELD

DEPTH OF FIELD USED FOR MOOD

GOOD CRAFTMANSHIP

1 to 3 Points IMPACT / STRIKING / UNUSUAL COLOR

INTEREST

UNIQUE LIGHTING

INTERESTING ANGLES

GOOD STORY TELLING ELEMENTS

STRONG MOOD ELEMENTS

INTERESTING SUBJECT

CREATIVENESS / ARTISTIC TREATMENT

1 to 3 Points COMPOSITION USE OF LEADING LINES

BALANCE OF SUBJECT TO SECONDARY

MATERIAL

GOOD PLACEMENT

BACKGROUND / MIDGROUND /

FOREGROUND BALANCE

GOOD CROPPING

T. I. C.E SCORING SYSTEM / DETAILED

TECHNICALLY CORRECT , GOOD IMPACT/INTEREST,

GOOD COMPOSITION, EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH

Each of the above elements will be judged from 1 to 3 for a possible maximum total 10 points.. For example: T=2, I=2, C=3, which equals a total of 7. A perfect score would be

T=3, I=3, C=3, E=1 for a total of  10.

Always remember you are judging the aspects of the print or digital image…not the maker or the subject, or the matting!

TECHNICALLY CORRECT: Deals with depth of field, focus & sharpness and color.

The photographer should:

use depth of field to achieve sharpness or

use selective focus to highlight the subject, create a mood or evoke a feeling.:

make good use of exposure.

handle any type of motion well.

have good color balance throughout.

use color to create a mood or feeling.

use color to create either a high or low key effect.

use color to create impact.

INTEREST / IMPACT: The extent to which the viewer’s attention is attracted.

The photographer should:

take advantage of colors to create interest and impact.

use colors in different and interesting ways.

take advantage of unique lighting.

use interesting viewpoints and angles.

use unusually high or low key effects to evoke emotions.

eliminate distracting elements to strengthen the subject.

have strong mood elements.

have good story telling elements.

COMPOSITION: Deals with the way the main subject is placed in the frame and

the overall use of the area in the photograph.

The photographer should:

take advantage of strong leading elements (lines curves, circles, angles)

properly balance the photograph (subject to secondary material).

use good cropping to improve the composition.

make sure there is proper placement of the elements in the frame.

make good use of the background, mid-ground and foreground.

eliminate distracting elements for a stronger composition.

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