COREL DIGITAL ART COMPETITION 2010

Corel Digital Art Competition 2010
Duration
Start: 2010-08-31 12:28
Timezone: Etc/GMT+1
Submission Deadline: August 31st, 2010


Description

With more than 3000 entries from over 11 countries in the 2009 Competition, the Corel Asia Pacific Digital Art Competition is one of the largest in Asia. With over 150 prizes totaling over $40,000 USD it is also one of the richest.

Creating art is a powerful form of expression. Corel’s graphics and digital media software provide a rich set of tools to express your creativity. Whether you are a seasoned designer or an aspiring artist, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas and vision.

There are two entry Categories: Open and Student. Entries must be produced with Corel software and may be static works of art or videos that promote a concept.

The competition runs from April 22, 2010 to August 31, 2010 and is open to entrants from the Asia Pacific region. Winners will be announced October 15, 2010.

Winning entries will be featured on the Corel Website!


Ideas for different Types of Entries

Graphics and Print Design
• Advertising, Marketing Materials, Packaging
• Promotional Items, Awards, Personalization
• Vehicle Wraps, Product Designs, Textile & Fashion Designs
• General Illustrations, Manga, Fine Art, Concept Art

Video
• Advertisements, Public Service Announcements, Documentaries
• Personal Movies, Travelogues, Dramas , Funny Videos
• Stop-motion Video, Animated Light Painting

Key Dates
• The submission period for the competition is from April 22 to August 31, 2010.
• Public voting closes September 5, 2010.
• Winners will be announced October 15, 2010!

See a list of prizes here. Winning entries will be featured on the Corel Website.

Eligibility
The competition is open to residents of the Asia Pacific region including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. See the complete Terms and Conditions.

Entry Categories
There are two entry categories: Open and Student. Entries in either category may be still images or video.
Student entries are limited to students currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution.
If you are a student, you may make entries into the Open category but you may not also make submissions in the Student category.
Non-students must submit in the Open category.

Entry Formats
Entries must be produced using Corel software as the principal design and production tools. Eligible Software includes CorelDRAW® , Painter™ , Painter™ Essentials , PhotoImpact® , PaintShop Photo™ and VideoStudio®. Download FREE trial version software here.
As part of your entry, you will need to provide a range of files:
• For all entries, a 220(w) x 170(h) JPG Thumbnail image
• For all entries, the Corel software project file for your entry (.vsp, .cdr, .ufo, .pspimage, .rif, .riff, etc.) Max. 6MB file size
• For graphics, a 1024X768, 96 dpi, JPG Gallery image
• For videos, the YouTube or Vimeo embed code
Double-byte filenames for entries are not permitted.

Theme
The theme of the competition is “freedom to create you way.” Entries should promote a concept, whether it is a product, service or just an idea.

Judging
• Opinions from the competition judges count for 80% of your score. Work will be judged based on these criteria. The decisions of the judges are final.
• 20% of your score comes from on-line voting so be sure to encourage your friends to vote for you!
• Opinions from the competition judges count for 80% of your score. 20% of your score comes from on-line voting so be sure to encourage your friends to vote for you!
• Your work will be judged based on the following criteria. Each is equally weighted.
• Each entry must meet the requirements as specified in Official Rules. Any nonconforming entries will be disqualified.

Creativity
How the work breaks new ground in communicating its message. How your design makes us laugh, cry or understand better.
Quality
The effective use of the chosen media combined with the skill involved in production of the work.
Originality
The degree to which the work is fresh and something we’ve never seen before!
Composition and Layout
The visual balance, static or dynamic, of the various elements of your work. For video, how effectively you tell your story.
Visual Impact
The effect of the project as a whole, often based on the first glimpse of the finished piece. Without regard to the other criterion, does it stand on its own as a good and complete work of art?

Submissions
Entries must be made to either the Open or Student categories. You may make multiple entries, but you are eligible for only one prize per category.
Student entries are limited to students currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution. If you are a student, you may make entries into the Open category but you may not also make submissions in the Student category. Non-students must submit entries into the Open category.

To complete your submission, you will need to provide the following files:
For all entries, a 220 pixel (w) x 170 pixel (h) JPG Thumbnail image
For all entries, the Corel software project file for your entry (.vsp, .cdr, .ufo, .pspimage, .rif, .riff, etc.) Max. 6MB file size.
For graphics, a 1024 x 768, 96 dpi, JPG Gallery image
For videos, the YouTube or Vimeo embed code
Double-byte filenames for entries are not permitted.

>> Submit in the open category
>> Submit in the Student category

Contact
Email : Apac.contest@corel.com


http://apps.corel.com/ap/2010_apac_contest/index.htm