The MIPP has established a photographic Qualification system on the same standards as international Distinctions.
This is a three-tier system, namely the MIPP Licentiate (LMIPP), the MIPP Associate (AMIPP) and the MIPP Fellowship (FMIPP).
Only MIPP members can qualify for these Distinctions. Members may apply for LMIPP, AMIPP or FMIPP directly, always under the guidance of the MIPP committee.
Applicants are requested to submit a photographic print panel of 20 works under specific themes, including the submission of a research or book monograph publication. These are assessed by a qualified independent panel of experts who decide whether the candidate has reached the required level.
A certificate, given under the common seal of the MIPP, is issued to each successful candidate.
When necessary, the selection panel meets bi-annually, usually during the months of March and November, in order to assess submissions. Candidates will be informed regularly of the date of the next assessment meeting, as well as the date by which submissions must reach the MIPP designated offices. Members are also allowed the use of a mentoring service to help set up the panel.
- Licentiateship (L.M.I.P.P) is the first level of qualified membership. It is a recognition for a general basic level of skill and competence in professional practice within photography and allied technologies.
- Associateship (A.M.I.P.P.) is considered as a middle level distinction. Associates carry the responsibility for the development of the profession and the MIPP.
- Fellowship (F.M.I.P.P.) denotes the highest level of technical and creative ability in photography.
Application forms may also be obtained from either contacting the Secretary-General or can be downloaded from here.