| CONTEST |
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ASIAN GEOGRAPHIC ON ASSIGNMENT
PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITION 2008 |
| ASIAN Geographic's Search for the Next Big Photojournalist! |
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| CATEGORIES |
SECONDARY STUDENTS
Open to all secondary schools students in Singapore
TERTIARY STUDENTS
Open to all full-time tertiary students in Singapore |
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| TOPICS |
| There are three topics to explore your imagination and creativity from: |
1. URBAN SINGAPORE: POCKETS OF BIODIVERSITY
Singapore has long been known as a ‘Garden City’. From merely planting trees for aesthetic purposes, to enriching our island’s ecology and natural ecosystems, how successful have we been in integrating with our natural ecosystems? |
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2. COLOURS & CULTURE: ISLAND OF TRADITION
Singapore is a melting pot of the East and West. From traditional wayang opera to hip hop battles, our island is bursting with old and new cultures. Capture the passion, vibrance and colour of these cultures, and how they define us as a nation. |
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3. HEART & SOUL: ISSUES THAT STRIKE A CHORD
From rising food prices to greying populations, Singapore is dealing with several social and economic issues. What are the topics on the hearts and minds of its people, and what are their effects? |
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CONTEST PRIZES
Winners from each category will receive: |
1st Prize
1 x Pentax K10D Camera
1 x S$50 Non-conditional Exofficio Cash Voucher
1 x Bugsaway Cap
1 x “Birds Of The Istana” Book
2nd Prize
1 x Pentax Z10 Camera
1 x S$30 Non-conditional Exofficio Cash Voucher
1 x Bugsaway Cap
1 x “Birds Of The Istana” Book
3rd Prize
1 x Pentax S10 Camera
1 x S$20 Non-conditional Exofficio Cash Voucher
1 x Bugsaway Cap
1 x “Birds Of The Istana” Book
10 CONSOLATION WINNERS
1 x $10 Non-conditional Exofficio Cash Voucher
1 x Exofficio Bugsaway Bandana
1 x Camel Bak Cloudwalker Backpack
1 x “Birds Of The Istana” Book |
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| JUDGING CRITERIA |
| Entries will be evaluated on originality of concept, and quality of writing, photographs and overall presentation layout. |
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DEADLINE |
| Competition closes on 15 November, 2008 at 2359 hours, Singapore time. All entries received after competition deadline will not be considered. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Names of the winners in each category will be available online at www.asiangeo.com. |
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SUBMISSION CRITERIA |
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| All Entries must be submitted as a poster (portrait or landscape) with the following specifications:
- Hard copy: ONE (1) A2-size (420mm x 594mm) digital PRINTED artwork mounted on a black or grey presentation board, with a 50mm border all round. Please indicate on the back of the board member(s)' full name, school, category and chosen topic.
- Soft copy: All entries must also be saved in PDF format with a resolution of at least 300dpi or in "High Quality Print" and submitted in a CD/DVD.
- Please label all entries as follows: "category_topic_entry no._name(s).pdf"
(Example: "SS_US_1_James&John.pdf" or "TS_HS_2_Ling&Desmond.pdf".)
NOTE:
To indicate category, please use "SS" for Secondary school students, and "TS" for Tertiary school students.
Topics should be indicated as "US" for Urban Singapore; "CC" for Colours & Cultures; "HS" for Heart and Soul.
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| LAYOUT GUIDELINES |
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All Entries should be designed in the following format:
- Font sizes: Title text should be between 72 to 150pt (depending on font);
body copy should be between 16 to 18pt.
- All photographs must be accompanied by relevant photo captions (in 12pt).
- All photographs must be accompanied by credits (in 10pt).
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Entries can be designed in portrait or landscape orientation. |
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Photographs can be in colour or black & white. |
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Entries must be in English, preferably using British spelling conventions. |
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| ENTRY TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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The ASIAN
Geographic "On Assignment" 2008 photojournalism competition is free to enter. This competition is open to all full-time secondary and tertiary students in Singapore. |
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A maximum of TWO (2) members are allowed in each team. Team members are not required to be from the same school. |
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All entries must contain at least FOUR (4) photographs shot by team member(s) and approximately 300 words.
Photographs may be cropped or etched out. |
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Each team is allowed a maximum of THREE (3) entries. Entries can be from the same or different topic(s). |
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All submissions must be accompanied with an ASIAN
Geographic On Assignment 2008 entry form. |
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ASIAN
Geographic retains
the right to publish the contest entries to congratulate
the winners and to promote future events. Entries
may be published by Sponsors, and/or their designees,
licensees or affiliates (the "Authorised Parties")
in magazines, on websites, or in any other medium,
at Authorised Parties' discretion. Entries become the property of Sponsors and will
not be returned. |
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By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that the submitted photographs and written article are original works created solely by team member(s), that the photograph does not infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, moral rights, rights of privacy/publicity or intellectual property rights of any person or entity, and that no other party has any right, title, claim or interest in the photograph. |
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If the photographs includes other people, entrants must be prepared to provide a signed written personal release from all persons who appear in the Photograph submitted, authorising use of the Photograph as provided below in "Third Party Releases/Licenses." If you are unable to provide a personal release, upon request by Sponsor and in the form provided by Sponsor, then your entry may be disqualified. You do not need to send the release with your entry. If you win, we will contact you if a model release is needed. |
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Upon Sponsor's request, each entrant must be prepared to provide a signed written personal release from all persons who appear in the entries submitted, authorising use of the Photograph by any Authorised Party in any media now or hereafter known, without the restriction, including commercially using it to fullest extent possible, including but not limited to Sponsors’ editorial publications, press releases, marketing and promotions. |
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By participating, entrants agree
to release, discharge and hold harmless ASIAN
Geographic,
and each of their respective partners, affiliates,
subsidiaries, advertising agencies, agents and their
employees, officers, directors, and representatives
from any claims, losses, and damages arising out
of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related
activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or
possession of any prize awarded hereunder.
Participants also agree (a) to be bound by these
Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the Judges
are final on all matters relating to the Contest;
and (c) if he/she wins that Sponsor may use the
winning entries and each winner's name, article/photographs,
likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising
relating to the Contest or future promotions without
compensation or approval. |
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All entries must be received before the deadline date
of
15 November, 2008 2359hours (Singapore time). Please print
out the entry form, making sure to
fill out all applicable sections. Submissions
accompanied by an incomplete form will be disqualified.
Attach the entry form with your CD/DVDs and send the
package to:
Asian Geographic Magazines Pte
Ltd
[On Assignment 2008 Photo Competition]
No.1 Syed Alwi Road
#06-01, Song Lin Building
Singapore 207628. |
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The organisers hold no responsibility for entries that are damaged or lost in transit. |
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Only selected entries will be exhibited, and winners will be notified by mail/telephone. The judges' decision is final. No correspondence will be entertained. |
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For enquiries, kindly contact Leslie Quek at leslie@asiangeo.com. |
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