* There is much to do in order to prepare for this contest. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE DEADLINE! No later than the START OF NOVEMBER, and BEFORE discussing with your teacher any entries that might be funded
by the Art Department, review ALL the information below, including the provided
links. Take notes in your sketchbook and write down all your questions.
THEN, set up an appointment at lunch to review your portfolio, sketchbook,
and any potential entries.
by the Art Department, review ALL the information below, including the provided
links. Take notes in your sketchbook and write down all your questions.
THEN, set up an appointment at lunch to review your portfolio, sketchbook,
and any potential entries.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Teens in grades 7 through 12 ca apply in 28 categories of art (read the descriptions carefully).
- Judges look for works that best exemplify: ORIGINALITY, TECHNICAL SKILL, and the EMERGENCE OF A PERSONAL VOICE OR VISION
- High quality photos are needed to be competitive - this takes time - start now:
- Artwork must be submitted as a digital file in JPG, GIF, or PNG format (PSD, BMP, PDF, RAW, or TIF files are not accepted).
- Print dimensions must be at least 5” x 7” or approximately 13 x 18 centimeters, and image resolution must be 300 dpi.
- 3-D submissions may include up to 4 images. Please include a ruler or object for reference to indicate scale in at least one of the images.
- Submissions allowing for video uploads must be .mp4, .mov, .wmv, .avi, .mpg, or .mpeg files.
- Video Game submissions must be .exe, .zip, .rar, or .swf files, must also include a 250-500 word gameplay summary in the provided text editor, and a gameplay video.
- Work from last year may be used if it was completed in the spring semester
- Be prepared - Review the following links: