27th Visual Arts Competition

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 jeffrey 0 Comments

Calling all young visual artists! Start clicking on those cameras for the DPC-PLDT 27th Visual Arts National Competition. Centering on the theme, "More Fun in the Philippines: The Brighter Side of Life", submit snapshots of how you savor life, no matter what the situation brings. It should exude positive and heart-warming vibe and must represent a local setting. Upload your entries online. Fifty (50) entries will be shortlisted and will move on to next rounds (People's Choice and Final Round). So many prizes are in store for the lucky winners. Individual prizes include cash rewards worth P80,000, P70,000, P60,000 and P50,000 respectively plus Canon camera, a trophy, front cover of DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories, and feature stories for multi-media release. The schools of the winners will also get cash donations worth P25,000, P20,000, P15,000 and P10,000 plus plaque and Canon PIXMA printer. In addition, one (1) winner per region (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) will receive P20,000, trophy, front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories, and feature stories for multi-media release. There's more! All fifty (50) finalists will each have P5,000, certificate and feature stories for multi-media release.



Contest Requirements:
  • 15-24 years old, currently enrolled in an accredited local School/College/University
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Theme: "More Fun in the Philippines: The Brighter Side of Life" 
  2. Entry Guidelines:
    • Specifications: Full Color or Black and White
    • 8" x 12", Portrait Orientation
    • High resolution, at least 10 megapixels
    • Must represent local setting
    • Image adjustment (minimal color correction, cropping) is allowed
    • No watermark must be placed on the photo
    • Photo must be taken with a digital camera and the digital format
    • Must have been taken within two (2) years before date of entry
    • Must not have won in any previous photo contest
    • Must not show the Philippine flag or Philippine currency
  3. Submit your entries upon completion of the online entry form  found on the visualarts.ph contest page
  4. Judging Criteria:
    • 35% Suitability as Cover
    • 25% Visual Composition
    • 25% Adherence to Theme
    • 15% Over-All Impact
  5. Fifty (50) entries will be shortlisted and will move on to next rounds (People's Choice and Final Round)
  6. Top 50 Finalists' Submission Guidelines:
    • Properly labeled CD/DVD containing the high resolution (at least 10 megapixels) file of the entry
    • Hard copy of the online application signed by the finalist and countersigned by the College Dean 
    • Photocopy of a valid School ID or Certificate of Registration
    • Signed release form/s and/or permit/s if any
  7. You can submit up to three (3) entries
  8. Encourage your friends to vote for your entry online
  9. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: November 28, 2012 - March 19, 2013 (Deadline for submission of entries until February 22, 2013 11:59PM)
  • Elimination Round - February 26, 2013
  • People's Choice - March 19, 2013
    • Online voting - March 7 - March 14, 2013 11:59 PM
  • Final Round - March 19, 2013

Contest Prize:
  • Individual Prizes
    • Grand Prize
      • P80,000
      • Trophy
      • One (1) Canon EOS 1000D Kit 18-55 Camera
      • Front cover of DPC-PLDT Metro Manila Telephone Directory
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Second Prize
      • P70,000
      • Trophy
      • One (1) Canon Digital IXUS 310HS Camera
      • Front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directory
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Third Prize
      • P60,000
      • Trophy
      • One (1) Canon Digital IXUS 1100 HS Camera
      • Front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Fourth Prize
      • P50,000
      • Trophy
      • One (1) Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Camera
      • Front cover of selected DPC- PLDT Telephone Directories
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Finalists
      • P5,000 EACH
      • Certificate
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
  • School Prizes
    • Grand Prize
      • P25,000 Donation
      • Plaque
      • One (1) Canon PIXMA MG8170 Printer
    • Second Prize
      • P20,000 Donation
      • Plaque
      • One (1) Canon PIXMA MG6270 Printer
    • Third Prize
      • P15,000 Donation
      • Plaque
      • One (1) Canon PIXMA MG5370 Printer
    • Fourth Prize
      • P10,000 Donation
      • Plaque
      • One (1) Canon PIXMA IP4970 Printer
  • People's Choice Prizes
    • Luzon Winner
      • P20,000
      • Trophy
      • Front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Visayas Winner
      • P20,000
      • Trophy
      • Front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
    • Mindanao Winner
      • P20,000
      • Trophy
      • Front cover of selected DPC-PLDT Telephone Directories
      • Feature stories for multi-media release
Upside
  • Online submission
  • CASH prize
  • There will be allocated prizes for schools as well
  • You can submit up to three (3) entries
  • All prizes are tax-free. The contest organizers shall shoulder the withholding tax
Downside
  • None
For more info, log on to visualarts.ph