24-766: [REDACTED] Look up grandmaster , Grandmaster , or Grand Master in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grandmaster or Grand Master may refer to: People [ edit ] Grandmaster Flash , Joseph Saddler (born 1958), hip-hop musician and disc jockey Grandmaster Melle Mel , Melvin Glover (born 1961), hip-hop musician "Grandmaster Sexay", nickname for professional wrestler Brian Christopher Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Grand Master (Jedi) , also known as "Jedi Grand Master", or formally "Grand Master of
48-495: A master craftsman or master tradesman (sometimes called only master or grandmaster ) was a member of a guild . The title survives as the highest professional qualification in craft industries. In the European guild system , only masters and journeymen were allowed to be members of the guild. An aspiring master would have to pass through the career chain from apprentice to journeyman before he could be elected to become
72-582: A Soviet drama film Grandmaster (2012 film) , an Indian film The Grandmaster (film) , a 2013 Hong Kong film Music [ edit ] Grandmasters (album) , an album by DJ Muggs and GZA Positions [ edit ] Grand Master (ancient China) Grand Master (order) , the head of various orders Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller Grand Master of the Knights Templar Grand Master of
96-436: A Soviet drama film Grandmaster (2012 film) , an Indian film The Grandmaster (film) , a 2013 Hong Kong film Music [ edit ] Grandmasters (album) , an album by DJ Muggs and GZA Positions [ edit ] Grand Master (ancient China) Grand Master (order) , the head of various orders Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller Grand Master of the Knights Templar Grand Master of
120-408: A coat of arms of The Guild of Master Craftsmen in 1992, after four years of assessment. Designed by heraldic expert Peter Greenhill to reflect the many categories of guild membership, it features: three escutcheons (shields) to represent artists , painters and stainers ; a pair of compasses opened in chevron for building , construction and carpentry ; a dovetail (separating the top third of
144-432: A master craftsman. He would then have to produce a sum of money and a masterpiece before he could actually join the guild. If the masterpiece was not accepted by the masters, he was not allowed to join the guild and possibly remained a journeyman for the rest of his life. Craftsman or Artisan was who made things or provided services. Mastercraftsman was the superior, and expert craftsman called ustad and apprentice
168-406: Is a self-governing public body. The chamber organizes vocational training and oversees the examination of the journeymen and masters. To become a master craftsman, it is usually required to have completed vocational training in the craft in which the examination is to be taken, culminating in a final examination called Gesellenprüfung (journeyman's examination). If these requirements are fulfilled,
192-660: The World Bridge Federation World Horror Convention Grand Master Award , voted by participants in the annual World Horror Convention Other uses [ edit ] Grand Master (custom car), winner of the 2002 Ridler Award Grandmaster , the source for the time reference in Precision Time Protocol See also [ edit ] Grand Wizard Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
216-483: The World Bridge Federation World Horror Convention Grand Master Award , voted by participants in the annual World Horror Convention Other uses [ edit ] Grand Master (custom car), winner of the 2002 Ridler Award Grandmaster , the source for the time reference in Precision Time Protocol See also [ edit ] Grand Wizard Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
240-609: The Jedi Order"—Order of the Jedi in Star Wars Grandmaster (DC Comics) , a DC Comics character Grandmaster (Marvel Comics) , a Marvel Comics character "Grandmaster B", a nickname used by Bud Bundy from the TV sitcom Married... with Children Grand Master of Witches, a fictional character from the anime Tweeny Witches Films [ edit ] Grandmaster (1972 film) ,
264-401: The Jedi Order"—Order of the Jedi in Star Wars Grandmaster (DC Comics) , a DC Comics character Grandmaster (Marvel Comics) , a Marvel Comics character "Grandmaster B", a nickname used by Bud Bundy from the TV sitcom Married... with Children Grand Master of Witches, a fictional character from the anime Tweeny Witches Films [ edit ] Grandmaster (1972 film) ,
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#1732848828147288-783: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master of Memory , awarded by the World Memory Sports Council Grandmaster [ edit ] Grandmaster (chess) Grandmaster (martial arts) Grandmaster or Master craftsman , a member of a guild Grandmaster, the highest skill ranking in the Overwatch video game MWA Grand Master Award , awarded by the Mystery Writers of America Spectrum Award for Grand Master awarded by Spectrum Fantastic Art World Grand Master (bridge), maintained by
312-535: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master of Memory , awarded by the World Memory Sports Council Grandmaster [ edit ] Grandmaster (chess) Grandmaster (martial arts) Grandmaster or Master craftsman , a member of a guild Grandmaster, the highest skill ranking in the Overwatch video game MWA Grand Master Award , awarded by the Mystery Writers of America Spectrum Award for Grand Master awarded by Spectrum Fantastic Art World Grand Master (bridge), maintained by
336-670: The Teutonic Order Grand Master (Masonic) Grand Master of Education, Science, and Culture, Francisco Macías Nguema (1924–1979), the first president of Equatorial Guinea Superior skills [ edit ] Grand master [ edit ] Grand Master, a rank in competitive shooting within the USPSA and IPSC Grand Master, the highest skill ranking in the Tetris: The Grand Master video game series Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award , awarded by
360-488: The Teutonic Order Grand Master (Masonic) Grand Master of Education, Science, and Culture, Francisco Macías Nguema (1924–1979), the first president of Equatorial Guinea Superior skills [ edit ] Grand master [ edit ] Grand Master, a rank in competitive shooting within the USPSA and IPSC Grand Master, the highest skill ranking in the Tetris: The Grand Master video game series Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award , awarded by
384-452: The breakdown of the kins, which were groups related by blood ties. Merchant guilds – associations of international trades – were powerful in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, but lost their ascendancy with the rise of the craft guilds – associations of master craftsmen, journeymen, apprentices and the various trades connected with a particular craft. The College of Arms in London awarded
408-508: The candidate can take courses for the Meisterprüfung (master craftsman's examination). The duration of the courses takes 1 to 4 years depending on the craft and on the Course. The examination includes theoretical, practical and oral parts and takes 5 to 7 days (depending on the craft). In some crafts, the creation of a masterpiece is also part of the examination. The German Meister qualifies
432-574: The craft as well as business and legal training. Additionally, it implies the qualification to train apprentices. These qualifications prepare the Meister for running their own business or alternatively for higher positions at a company. The status of master craftsmen is regulated in the German Gesetz zur Ordnung des Handwerks ( Crafts and Trades Regulation Code ). Guilds have been abolished in Germany, but
456-648: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up grandmaster , Grandmaster , or Grand Master in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grandmaster or Grand Master may refer to: People [ edit ] Grandmaster Flash , Joseph Saddler (born 1958), hip-hop musician and disc jockey Grandmaster Melle Mel , Melvin Glover (born 1961), hip-hop musician "Grandmaster Sexay", nickname for professional wrestler Brian Christopher Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Fictional characters [ edit ] Grand Master (Jedi) , also known as "Jedi Grand Master", or formally "Grand Master of
480-678: The holder to study for a bachelor's degree at university , whether the Meister holds a regular university entrance qualification or not. According to the German Qualifications Framework , the Meisterbrief is at the same level as a bachelor's degree, even though it is not an academic degree and thus not directly comparable. This tradition originates in Medieval Europe . The earliest guilds were "frith" or "peace" guilds – groups bonded together for mutual protection following
504-431: The ranks of apprentice ( Lehrling ), journeyman ( Geselle ) and master craftsman have been retained even through modern times. For safety-relevant crafts, e.g., electricians and chimney sweeps , any business in the trade has to be run by a master craftsman or has to employ at least one Meister . Journeymen and master craftsmen are by law automatically members of their regional chamber of crafts ( Handwerkskammer ), which
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#1732848828147528-467: The title Grandmaster . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grandmaster&oldid=1187118987 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages grandmaster From Misplaced Pages,
552-469: The title Grandmaster . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grandmaster&oldid=1187118987 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Master craftsman Historically,
576-505: Was called shagird in Medieval India . The grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar discussed their social status and importance in karkhanas . In Germany , the master craftsman ( Meister ) is the highest professional qualification in crafts and is a state-approved grade. The certification is called Meisterbrief . The qualification includes theoretical and practical training in
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