15th August 2011, 08:58 AM
dmama Wrote:it's a shame that those of us who actually appreciate the work of the illustrator who, after all provides part of the archive, sorts out many a problem and generally keep the managers on their toes. grrr. i think that people like unit are just jealous of talented people. sad really don't you think. oh and thanks bajr it's good to know that some people still admire skill over bulls***t
Well said!!!
Although I understand the general negativity towards the IfA I don't personally have any issues with them (which I guess makes me out of place here much of the time). I think they've had a bad rep in the past but do seem to have nothing but the good of the profession at heart - perhaps they go about it in a rather bureaucratic way sometimes but at least they're trying to DO something. I'll be getting as involved as I possibly can with the ISSIG.
With regards to facts and figures... as far as I understand it the merger process takes some time and is not due to be completed until October/November time. The small number of individuals being offered MIfA are those who have already passed the AAI&S's face to face interview panel and assessment and are full members of the association. They should therefore have proven their skills and must sign up to the IfA's code of conduct - which is much the same as the AAI&S's was!! The rest of the corporate membership (i.e Licentiate members) are being offered membership at PIfA with an option to apply for AIfA if they can prove key skills and competencies lie anyone else. I don't know the exact membership grade numbers but there were around about 80 full members, patrons and fellows a couple of years ago. That will have changed now as there was a push to update the membership database before voting took place but I don't know the exact numbers.
Stef.s - may I suggest you e-mail admin@aais.org.uk and ask. Accounts are being wound up at the moment and I'm sure the treasurer will want to make sure you get your money back if your application hasn't been processed.