PSS Associateship (APSS)

The set shall consist of twelve monochrome or colour prints, or colour slides. This set of work to be submitted must be of good technical standard.

A sound knowledge of the principle of photographic technique and artistic photography must also be evident. Good pictorial arrangement, proper treatment of subject matter and good print quality are essential. Simplicity and effectiveness of subject arrangement will be of great advantage. A variety of subject matter is also recommended.

The set shall be first considered by a panel appointed by the Council in May and November of each year. They will report to the Council upon scrutiny of the applications received. The Council then considers each application with the report therin, and elections are made.

No candidate is elected unless three-fifth, or a greater proportion of the panel of selectors vote in favour of his election.

RULES

1. All prints must be properly mounted and no smaller than 30cm x 40cm nor larger than 40cm x 50cm. All slides shall be 5cm x 5cm.
2. All candidates must apply for the title.
3. A fee of S$50.00 shall be charged and entries submitted by post must be accompanied with sufficient return postage.
4. Closing date shall be on 30th April, 31st August, and 31st December of each year. A panel of five examiners shall meet in May, September and January.
5. Associates shall have the right to place the letters A.P.S.S. after their names as long as they are members of the Society.
6. Members who are elected shall received a Certificiate. Such a certificate is the sole property of the Society. Any Associate who cease to be a member of the Society shall be required to return the Certificate to the Society.
7. A least three-fifth or greater proportion of votes are required to be recommended for election.
8. Successful applicants who submitted prints are required to produce a set of 8R photographs of their works for the Society. Successful applicants who submitted slides are required to submit S$24 for the duplication of their successful slides. A photograph of the photographer must also be submitted. The 8R photographs and the duplicated slides shall be used for the Society's archive, exhibition and publication. The Society reserves the rights to publish the pictures without the payment of any fees to the authors.
9. The decision of the Council shall be final and no further correspondence sahll be entertained.