About The Contest:
Attention all UBC Civil Engineering students! Your artistic vision has the power to transform our space, and we invite you to capture the essence of civil engineering through your lens. We are seeking photographs that answer the question “What does Civil Engineering mean to you?”
The contest is open to all UBC Civil students and alumni. We will select 5 winners with different prize categories. The selected photographs will be displayed on the walls of the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (CEME) building in Spring 2024.
We encourage you to be as creative as possible, and there are countless ways you can approach this theme. Whether you want to showcase the impact Civil Engineering has within the community, or showcase what the future of Civil Engineering will look like – it’s up to you!
Timeline:
Contest opens: Feb 1, 2024
Contest closes: Mar 31, 2024
Review Period: April 1 – April 6
Winners announced: mid April
How To Enter:
- Submit up to 3 photos to communications@civil.ubc.ca with the subject line: Civil Photo Contest 2024
- Post your photo(s) on your Instagram OR Twitter account and tag us @ubccivil, and use hashtag #ubccivilphotocontest2024
- With each photo emailed to us, include: First name, last name, and student number
- Each entry should be accompanied by a title and a short caption, written in English, and no more than 100 words. The caption should capture the story of the photo: where and when it was taken, the inspiration behind it, and why you think it is relevant to the question “What does UBC Civil Engineering mean to you?”
- If you have any questions, please contact communications@civil.ubc.ca
Guidelines:
- Only shortlisted entries will be contacted.
- It must be an original photo taken within the last year.
- Each entry must be the original work of the participant and must not contain any trademarks or copyrighted material.
- Entries must be original and unpublished. Contestants should be prepared to certify this attestation on request.
- We will accept landscape and portrait.
- Illustrator or Photoshop files, flattened Tiff’s, or high quality JPEG at 17 x 23.9” at minimum 300 dpi.
- Initial entries via email must be in JPEG format at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and not more than 5MB in size. Shortlisted photos will need to be re-submitted in higher resolution.
- Contestants must obtain all necessary third-party releases (human subjects in the photographs, including parental/guardians’ approval for minors). Consent to use image form could be found here.
Grading Criteria:
- Relevance to Theme (25 points):
- How well does the photo convey the essence of civil engineering?
- Does the photo provide a clear connection to the theme?
- Creativity and Originality (20 points):
- Is the photo unique and original?
- Composition and Framing (15 points):
- Consider factors like balance, framing, and the visual arrangement of elements.
- Innovation and Concept Execution (15 points):
- How innovative and well-executed is the concept presented in the photo?
- Does it demonstrate a unique approach to interpreting the theme?
- Emotional Impact (15 points):
- How emotionally engaging is the photo?
- Does it evoke a strong response or connection to civil engineering?
- Caption and Description (10 points):
- Evaluate the clarity and relevance of the caption or description.
- Does it enhance the understanding of the photo in relation to the theme?
- Overall Impression (10 points):
- Does the photo leave a lasting impression on the viewer?
Prizes:
1st place: $150 gift card, 20 x 30” canvas print of photo
2nd place: $100 gift card, 20 x 30” canvas print of photo
3rd place: $75 gift card, 20 x 30” canvas print of photo
2 special prizes: civil hoodies