Photography Contest (Grades 4-7)

Contest mechanics:

1.      All Grade 4-7 CSA students/photography enthusiasts may join the contest.

2.      Photos for the contest must be taken during the Grade 7 Cosplay event on Nov. 14, 2012 GS Covered Court from 7:40 onwards.

3.      The photograph must depict the theme of the contest, highlighting the value of reading and libraries in society.   

4.      All entries must be in print form (size of printouts of their photographs in A4 size or 8.27”x11.69”)

5.      Each photographer can only submit one entry

6.  Photographs must be labeled at the back of the entry:

       Name

       Grade

       Section

7.      All entries must be an original material taken by the photographer and should not include watermarks, signatures, frames, date and/or time stamp or any other markings on the photo.

8.      Digital manipulation is not allowed. Enhancements must be limited to basic post-processing such as adjustments of contrast, minimal color-balancing, sharpening, cropping, and dodging and burning.

9.      The school respects the rights of the photographer and recognizes that the copyright of the photograph belongs to the photographer. Nonetheless, by participating in the contest, the photographer shares his/her copyright to the school within the duration of one year after the contest.  CSA Makati will give appropriate credit whenever the photo is published and used by the school for the purpose of information, advocacy, campaigns and promotions in all its future projects, whether print, online, or any other medium.

10.  All entries must be submitted on or before November 19.

11.  The criteria for judging the photograph are as follows:

CRITERIA                               DESCRIPTION                                  WEIGHT

Thematic Relevance                  Relevance of the photograph

to the theme of the contest       40%

Creativity and Originality       Style, technique and skill                  30%
Technical Excellence                Clarity and quality of photograph  30%
TOTAL                                                                                                                  100%

12.  The winners will be awarded during the level’s flag ceremony

13.  Decisions of the judges shall be final and binding in all respects.