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METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL
3
rd
REGIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2009
–
BLUE IS THE NEW GREEN
PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITION
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of
3
“...there never existed a single dominant way of reading photography; depending on the context,
the viewer could (and continues to) read photographs as representations of concrete events, or as illustrations which do not claim to correspond to events which have occurred. Digitaltechnology does not subvert "normal" photography because "normal" photography never
existed.”
Lev Manovich (Digital Media Theorist)Digital cameras are giving more people the basic tools needed to capture events that affect theirlives. The media is integrating and showcasing photographic reporting in new ways andinadvertently, the popular culture is becoming more aware of visual journalism.MGS 3rd Regional Youth Conference (RYC) 2009 wants to celebrate the art of
photojournalism
,not just the artistic and technical qualities of photography. This competition seeks to recognizeour promising photojournalists who are able to interpret the theme,
Blue is the new Green
, andcommunicate meaning through their photographs.
Rules & Regulations
1.
This competition is open to all students of participating schools.2.
Entries submitted for the Competition must be based on the theme,
Blue is the new Green
3.
Each participant can only submit up to 3 photographs.4.
All photographs must be in DIGITAL format and only either in colour or black-and-white. Images that are scanned from slides, negatives or photographic prints are accepted.5.
Photographs must be submitted in the forms of .jpeg, .jpg, .gif files. The files
must not exceed
3MB with
minimum
resolution of 800 pixels on both dimensions.6.
Photographs are to be named in the format of “Name_School_
Title of Photograph”
.7.
Minor burning, dodging and/or color correction is acceptable. Cropping is acceptable.Fish-eye lenses are acceptable. High dynamic range images (HDRI) and stitchedpanoramas are acceptable only if the combined parts are all made around the same time.8.
The RYC Committee reserves the right to disqualify photographs that are deemed tocontain too many adjustments.9.
Photographs that have won or have been placed in other contests
will not
be accepted.Photographs that violate copyrights are not eligible.10.
All entries must be accompanied by a short write-up
to explain the significance of the photograph
. This write-up should not exceed 100 words.11.
By entering the contest, the participant represents, acknowledges and warrants that thesubmitted photograph is an
original
work
created solely
by the participant, that thephotograph 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 otherparty has any right, title, claim or interest in the photograph. In other words, participantsare not allowed to submit works that
do not
belong to them.
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL
3
rd
REGIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2009
–
BLUE IS THE NEW GREEN
PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITION
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of
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12.
If the Photograph includes other people, you must be prepared to provide a signed writtenpersonal release (within 7 days) from all persons who appear in the photographsubmitted, authorising use of the photograph by the RYC Committee to display,distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in anymedia now existing or subsequently developed.13.
By entering this Contest, all participants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmlessthe RYC Committee, the Methodist Girls
’
School and its partners, affiliates, subsidiaries,advertising agencies, agents and their employees, officers, directors, and representativesfrom any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this contest orany contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of anyprize awarded hereunder.14.
The RYC Committee will not be responsible for lost or damaged entries.15.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence pertaining to the decision
of theresults will be entertained.
Judging Criteria
All entries will be judged based on:Creativity 25 %Composition of Photographs 25 %Style 25 %Image & Content (evocative) 25 %Prizes will be awarded to the
three best entries.
Submission of Entries
1.
Each entry must be accompanied by a duly completed entry form.2.
The closing date for participation is
Friday, 15 May 2009.
3.
Late entries will not be entertained.4.
Entries are to be addressed to:Miss Lynette Yang/Miss Angela NgRegional Youth Conference 200911 Blackmore DriveSingapore 599986For more information, please send an email to mgsrycphotojournalism@gmail.com
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