WHERE CAN I GET THE ENTRY FROM ALREADY?
Follow this link and it will download as a pdf for you. Entry forms, additional instructions, easy as a click.
Do it.
You know you want to.
DO I HAVE TO KEEP THE HEDS/SUBHEDS THE SAME?
Pretty much. Our goal is to make the playing field as level as we can here -- we want to be sure that the judges are distracted by your visual work, and not an arresting, attention-grabbing headline you might create.
Now, that being said: of course we get that, with the FILM or ENTERTAINMENT categories where you're dealing with some one, you might need to change it up a little bit, so here are some examples of what would be just fine:
» a FILM piece where you're working with, let's say, the Coen Brothers, might mean you need to change the subhed from ".... (insert last name) remains one of the..." to something like "... the Coen Brothers remain two of the..." -- changing the verb and the number to reflect two people. Not a problem.
» an ENTERTAINMENT piece where you've chosen, let's say, Taylor Swift -- not exactly a "sex, drugs and rock-n-roll" singer, no? But that should be easy enough to tweak so that you're working with most of the same copy, in something like, "Sex, drugs and rock & roll aren't what her lyrics preach, but to think that's what defines her would be... a sin!"
Again, we get that you might feel tied down by these restrictions. Believe us. But we want to see what you do with the DESIGN, not as an editor just yet. And we have to try to create an entry field that's as fair as we can make it, with entries coming from every different kind of school and student.
IT SAYS IN THE INSTRUCTIONS, 'YOU DON'T HAVE TO WRITE THE STORY...' — BUT WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO GET THE STORY FROM?
Ah... the glories of dummy text. Basically, you want to flow some text in here, so that the story is part of your piece, but obviously we don't, in this instance, care at all about what's actually written there. You just need SOME copy (text) to fill-in. We recommend using lorem ipsum ("greek") text, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of the brilliant site lipsum.com . You can generate anything you'd like there, in any length. It's a lifesaver.
I DON'T LIVE IN THE U.S. IS THIS CONTEST STILL OPEN TO ME?
Heck yes! We've had entries in previous years from as far-flung as Lebanon and Paris... if you can represent Canada, Japan or the UK, we say bring it on! Our requirement is just that you are an enrolled student at an accredited school.
WAIT: IS THE DEADLINE REALLY THIS MONDAY?
Yep. Monday, March 3rd, by 5:00. FedEx it, mail it, bring it by our offices yourself... all of those are great ways to get your entries in on time!!
Showing posts with label Student Competition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Student Competition. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Friday, October 5, 2007
YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Of COURSE we want you to enter the student design competition; we wouldn't keep talking about it if we didn't think it was awesome, and the great thing is — we'd tell you that about entering any competition. It's good for you!
But really, we're not the only ones with that position on it. Core77 came up with 5 reasons (scroll down to the 5th post) far more eloquently than we could, so we're going to just highlight them here:
1.
Preparing your entry will force you to create a well-crafted, well-produced "piece"—with great photography and great copy. Which means it's portfolio-ready.
2.
Even if you don't win, many competitions—especially online ones—publish dozens of notable entries. So you'll probably get some press from it, which you can screengrab and put in your portfolio next to the entry spreads.
3.
It's not schoolwork. Many design competitions have themes that are ambitious, progressive, and challenging, so entering them will give you a great opportunity to spread your creative wings. Especially if you find that a lot of your classwork doesn't possess these characteristics, go get it across the street.
4.
The fact that you enter design competitions sends the message that you're engaged in the design world beyond school. Which you should be.
5.
You may just win. And then that point about printing out press clippings takes things to a whole new level. "I see that you've won or been published in 3 magazines and on 5 websites since your Junior year?" Endorsements from judges and editors may get your interviewer to think a little more seriously about you, which is the point, right?
More fantastic advice from Core77 in their Hack-2-School posts here:
Hack-2-School Classroom
Hack-2-School Dorm Room
Hack-2-School Represent
Hack-2-School Crash Course
Hack-2-School Cheat Sheet
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
I WANT TO BE A WINNER TOO! (Step 1: Get ready.)
Well, wanting it's the first step. Good for you.
This year's competition is just heating up, and there's plenty of time to get a whole batch of entries ready for the judging.
First thing, think about the categories, and which ones you might want to enter — remember, you can send in as many entries as you want, from any categories. And if you're an SPD Student Member, your first 3 entries are FREE!
The five categories are
Film Magazine
This publication informs an audience of young and older cinephiles about the behind-the-scenes, well, scenes in the film business. It gives gossip, industry developments, and information about directors, films in the works, deals being made, and newcomers you don't know of—yet. Indie projects and big-budget efforts share space in its pages. Lavishly illustrated with cutting edge photography and film stills, this is more than a trade rag.
PROJECT Celebrity biography/profile -- choose an actor/actress or director as your subject.
HEADLINE Up Close: (Actor/Director Name)
SUBHEAD TEXT Hollywood can't/couldn't get enough of this stalwart actor/director. With an inspired body of work that commands respect, (insert last name of actor or director) remains one of the most acclaimed legends of the silver screen.
BYLINE By Marion Curley
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread feature** that focuses on a living or dead actor or director's career. You can use a real actor or director as the subject, as well as real films they've made (or invent some), along with other information factoids or graphics that relate to their career highlights. Think about what people would find engaging. You might want to go beyond using all portrait photography and find some photos of the actor/director behind the scenes on-set. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use real names of the subject if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Kate Winslet or Alfred Hitchcock.
Entertainment Magazine
This new publication targets young people from college age to young professionals. A clever, sometimes sharp-tongued magazine, it focuses on music, movies and television, with reviews, investigative stories, interviews and reader polls. This magazine isn't afraid to poke fun at the subjects it profiles.
PROJECT Celebrity Interview -- choose a recording artist or group (Example: Weezer).
HEADLINE The headline will be the subject's name.
SUBHEAD TEXT Sex, drugs, and rock and roll are what the lyrics preach but to think that's what defines (him/her/them) would be a sin. The gospel according to (person or group name as headline)
BYLINE By Chemra Chavez.
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread feature** that would appear in this magazine. There must be some text, but it does not have to begin on the first spread. Find great photos of your chosen artist, but think beyond the expected. Look for baby pictures, a great illustration, or maybe there's a way to illustrate him/her with type instead of an image. It's to your advantage not to choose your friend's band or someone too obscure. Think celebrity. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the band's real name if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Weezer.
Sports Magazine
This publication is a must-read for young athletes and people obsessed with extreme sports and the lifestyle associated with them. It reviews new products, covers competitions and goes around the world to explore new sports. Writers interview sports super-stars as well as kids in the park. Style is a big focus of the magazine, and it regularly covers what athletes wear and where they hang out.
PROJECT Sports profile -- choose a sport (Example: Skateboarding).
HEADLINE "Extreme Rush" or "The Thrill of It"
SUBHEAD TEXT Danny (or Danielle) Way aced the (you add name here) Competition—this (name of sport) legend now owns the top spot. But it wasn't always this easy.
BYLINE By Katherine Geib
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT The story will focus on participants in the chosen sport, amateur or professional, with an emphasis on lifestyle and attitude. You can highlight the athlete's style (clothing, hair, body piercing, gear, etc.). Look for photos of an athlete in the middle of a great jump, at the moment of victory, or the moment of defeat. Or, take your own photos of skateboarders in the park, great haircuts, boots–improvise. You can choose a famous athlete or your teenage brother and his friends. Design a two-spread feature** on your chosen subject. The text does not have to begin on the first spread, but it certainly can. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use real names of sports and players if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Real Madrid or Andy Roddick.
Travel Magazine
This magazine is a new travel guide for college students and young professionals looking for inexpensive ways to see the world. It has lots of maps, youth hostel reviews, info on cameras and gear, clothing, footwear and books. Readers' photos and journals are featured, as well as short stories and advice columns.
PROJECT Travel Guide -- choose a destination.
HEADLINE The headline will be the name of the country or city.
SUBHEAD TEXT The insider's guide: 10 places to eat, drink and hang out like a local.
BYLINE By Fabrice Carrier
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread guide** to your chosen destination. The key to successful spreads will lie in the research. Consider including postcards, maps, unusual souvenirs, passport stamps, rail schedules, foreign money. If you haven't taken the big college trip abroad, try designing a guide to your own city or state. Your spreads should be full of information that would be useful to a young person on a budget. Think about what would be important to you if you were traveling. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the real names of places if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Buckingham Palace.
News Magazine
This edgy news and history magazine intended for college students has hard-hitting interviews, profiles and feature stories about historic events.
PROJECT Crime
HEADLINE THE ESCAPE ARTISTS or THE GET-AWAY ARTISTS
SUBHEAD TEXT On a warm August morning in 2004, two men and a woman ran out of the [Name of Museum] with [famous artist's name] [ title of same artist's work], never to be seen again. A true story of art, thieves, and the man hunting for a missing masterpiece.
BYLINE By Isabella Gardner
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT This story explains the theft of a famous work of art, the theories about who did it, and profiles of the victims, the suspects and the detective working the case. Think of innovative ways to illustrate the story – not just photos of the museum or the artwork. You may want to incorporate maps, floor plans, historic timelines. Design a two-spread feature** on your chosen museum and artwork. The text does not have to begin on the first spread, but it certainly can. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the real names of places if you have display type.
**A spread consists of two side-by-side pages; in this case, a page measures 8 x 10". The spread itself will measure 16 x 10".
Now that you've thought about the categories & what you can do to dazzle us, work on putting together the actual entries. Like some of our mamas always say, "You can't win unless you enter."
Wait - maybe that's the lotto people.
Anyways, here's HOW TO ENTER:
1. CHOOSE
Select a project from one of the five categories listed above (film, entertainment, sports, travel, and news).
2. DESIGN
Create a 4-page story (two spreads) on the project you choose. Each page measures 8 x 10, so a spread is 16 x 10. Original photography or illustration is not required, but welcome if appropriate. You may enter more than one design in the same or different categories
3. SUBMIT Either printed material or electronic files
PRINTED MATERIAL:
Full-size spreads, not reduced copies. DO NOT MOUNT THE WORK TO ANY TYPE OF BOARD. Tape a copy of your completed entry form to the BACK of each submission. Staple the spreads together in the upper left-hand corner. (NOTE: Slides are NOT accepted).
OR
ELECTRONIC PDF:
Burn all submissions to a CD. Entries should be full size, print quality, 300 dpi, PDF files (all fonts embedded). It is ok to put multiple entries on one CD. Include a printed copy of the entry form for each entry. Mark clearly the name of the school & students' last name(s) on CD.
4. SEND
Mail all entries with completed entry and payment forms to:
The Society of Publication Designers
17 East 47th Street, floor 6
New York, NY 10017
tel: 212.223.3332
Please read this over carefully and stay within the guidelines. SPD reserves the right to disqualify any miscategorized or incomplete entries.
This year's competition is just heating up, and there's plenty of time to get a whole batch of entries ready for the judging.
First thing, think about the categories, and which ones you might want to enter — remember, you can send in as many entries as you want, from any categories. And if you're an SPD Student Member, your first 3 entries are FREE!
The five categories are
Film Magazine
This publication informs an audience of young and older cinephiles about the behind-the-scenes, well, scenes in the film business. It gives gossip, industry developments, and information about directors, films in the works, deals being made, and newcomers you don't know of—yet. Indie projects and big-budget efforts share space in its pages. Lavishly illustrated with cutting edge photography and film stills, this is more than a trade rag.
PROJECT Celebrity biography/profile -- choose an actor/actress or director as your subject.
HEADLINE Up Close: (Actor/Director Name)
SUBHEAD TEXT Hollywood can't/couldn't get enough of this stalwart actor/director. With an inspired body of work that commands respect, (insert last name of actor or director) remains one of the most acclaimed legends of the silver screen.
BYLINE By Marion Curley
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread feature** that focuses on a living or dead actor or director's career. You can use a real actor or director as the subject, as well as real films they've made (or invent some), along with other information factoids or graphics that relate to their career highlights. Think about what people would find engaging. You might want to go beyond using all portrait photography and find some photos of the actor/director behind the scenes on-set. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use real names of the subject if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Kate Winslet or Alfred Hitchcock.
Entertainment Magazine
This new publication targets young people from college age to young professionals. A clever, sometimes sharp-tongued magazine, it focuses on music, movies and television, with reviews, investigative stories, interviews and reader polls. This magazine isn't afraid to poke fun at the subjects it profiles.
PROJECT Celebrity Interview -- choose a recording artist or group (Example: Weezer).
HEADLINE The headline will be the subject's name.
SUBHEAD TEXT Sex, drugs, and rock and roll are what the lyrics preach but to think that's what defines (him/her/them) would be a sin. The gospel according to (person or group name as headline)
BYLINE By Chemra Chavez.
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread feature** that would appear in this magazine. There must be some text, but it does not have to begin on the first spread. Find great photos of your chosen artist, but think beyond the expected. Look for baby pictures, a great illustration, or maybe there's a way to illustrate him/her with type instead of an image. It's to your advantage not to choose your friend's band or someone too obscure. Think celebrity. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the band's real name if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Weezer.
Sports Magazine
This publication is a must-read for young athletes and people obsessed with extreme sports and the lifestyle associated with them. It reviews new products, covers competitions and goes around the world to explore new sports. Writers interview sports super-stars as well as kids in the park. Style is a big focus of the magazine, and it regularly covers what athletes wear and where they hang out.
PROJECT Sports profile -- choose a sport (Example: Skateboarding).
HEADLINE "Extreme Rush" or "The Thrill of It"
SUBHEAD TEXT Danny (or Danielle) Way aced the (you add name here) Competition—this (name of sport) legend now owns the top spot. But it wasn't always this easy.
BYLINE By Katherine Geib
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT The story will focus on participants in the chosen sport, amateur or professional, with an emphasis on lifestyle and attitude. You can highlight the athlete's style (clothing, hair, body piercing, gear, etc.). Look for photos of an athlete in the middle of a great jump, at the moment of victory, or the moment of defeat. Or, take your own photos of skateboarders in the park, great haircuts, boots–improvise. You can choose a famous athlete or your teenage brother and his friends. Design a two-spread feature** on your chosen subject. The text does not have to begin on the first spread, but it certainly can. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use real names of sports and players if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Real Madrid or Andy Roddick.
Travel Magazine
This magazine is a new travel guide for college students and young professionals looking for inexpensive ways to see the world. It has lots of maps, youth hostel reviews, info on cameras and gear, clothing, footwear and books. Readers' photos and journals are featured, as well as short stories and advice columns.
PROJECT Travel Guide -- choose a destination.
HEADLINE The headline will be the name of the country or city.
SUBHEAD TEXT The insider's guide: 10 places to eat, drink and hang out like a local.
BYLINE By Fabrice Carrier
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Design a two-spread guide** to your chosen destination. The key to successful spreads will lie in the research. Consider including postcards, maps, unusual souvenirs, passport stamps, rail schedules, foreign money. If you haven't taken the big college trip abroad, try designing a guide to your own city or state. Your spreads should be full of information that would be useful to a young person on a budget. Think about what would be important to you if you were traveling. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the real names of places if you have display type, for example, pointing to a photo of Buckingham Palace.
News Magazine
This edgy news and history magazine intended for college students has hard-hitting interviews, profiles and feature stories about historic events.
PROJECT Crime
HEADLINE THE ESCAPE ARTISTS or THE GET-AWAY ARTISTS
SUBHEAD TEXT On a warm August morning in 2004, two men and a woman ran out of the [Name of Museum] with [famous artist's name] [ title of same artist's work], never to be seen again. A true story of art, thieves, and the man hunting for a missing masterpiece.
BYLINE By Isabella Gardner
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT This story explains the theft of a famous work of art, the theories about who did it, and profiles of the victims, the suspects and the detective working the case. Think of innovative ways to illustrate the story – not just photos of the museum or the artwork. You may want to incorporate maps, floor plans, historic timelines. Design a two-spread feature** on your chosen museum and artwork. The text does not have to begin on the first spread, but it certainly can. Remember, you don't actually have to write the story, but use the real names of places if you have display type.
**A spread consists of two side-by-side pages; in this case, a page measures 8 x 10". The spread itself will measure 16 x 10".
Now that you've thought about the categories & what you can do to dazzle us, work on putting together the actual entries. Like some of our mamas always say, "You can't win unless you enter."
Wait - maybe that's the lotto people.
Anyways, here's HOW TO ENTER:
1. CHOOSE
Select a project from one of the five categories listed above (film, entertainment, sports, travel, and news).
2. DESIGN
Create a 4-page story (two spreads) on the project you choose. Each page measures 8 x 10, so a spread is 16 x 10. Original photography or illustration is not required, but welcome if appropriate. You may enter more than one design in the same or different categories
3. SUBMIT Either printed material or electronic files
PRINTED MATERIAL:
Full-size spreads, not reduced copies. DO NOT MOUNT THE WORK TO ANY TYPE OF BOARD. Tape a copy of your completed entry form to the BACK of each submission. Staple the spreads together in the upper left-hand corner. (NOTE: Slides are NOT accepted).
OR
ELECTRONIC PDF:
Burn all submissions to a CD. Entries should be full size, print quality, 300 dpi, PDF files (all fonts embedded). It is ok to put multiple entries on one CD. Include a printed copy of the entry form for each entry. Mark clearly the name of the school & students' last name(s) on CD.
4. SEND
Mail all entries with completed entry and payment forms to:
The Society of Publication Designers
17 East 47th Street, floor 6
New York, NY 10017
tel: 212.223.3332
Please read this over carefully and stay within the guidelines. SPD reserves the right to disqualify any miscategorized or incomplete entries.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
AND THE 2007 WINNERS ARE....
Established in 1995, the SPD Student Competition honors the life and work of Bruce W. Honeycutt, the former Art Director of Details and Spy magazines, who died January 12, 1994 at the age of 40. It recognizes exceptional design by students with awards and three cash prizes: the Adobe Scholarship in Honor of B.W. Honeycutt (the First Place prize of $2500), the Second Place prize of $1000, and the Third Place prize of $500. The First, Second and Third Place winners also receive copies of the Adobe Creative Suite software.
In addition to these prizes, the First, Second and Third Place and First Honorable Mention winners have received Summer internships at leading magazines: Departures at American Express Publishing, Fortune at Time Inc., Marie Claire at the Hearst Corporation, and Men's Health at Rodale, Inc. All of these internships come with FREE summer housing in NYC.
All of these winners, along with the Second Honorable Mention, Third Honorable Mention, and Fourth Honorable Mention winners, will have their work featured in our upcoming PUB 42 Annual.
Chaired by Francesca Messina, CD, Guideposts Publications and Linda Root, DD, Studio Incubate, this juried competition acknowledges the talents of the student designer and the teachers who develop their unique talents. Our enormous thanks to the jury for this year's competition: Susan Bogle, DD, Atlanta Home; Craig Gartner, AD, Sports Illustrated Presents; Gretchen Smelter, DD, Brides; Armin Vit, Senior Designer, Pentagram; and Fred Woodward, DD, GQ.
In recognizing the promise of each student, Adobe affirms the creative possibilities inherent in the individual. Throughout its partnership with SPD, Adobe is helping shape the next generation of creative professionals. Together we are building the foundation that will sustain and further artistic accomplishments within the editorial design community.
In addition to these prizes, the First, Second and Third Place and First Honorable Mention winners have received Summer internships at leading magazines: Departures at American Express Publishing, Fortune at Time Inc., Marie Claire at the Hearst Corporation, and Men's Health at Rodale, Inc. All of these internships come with FREE summer housing in NYC.
All of these winners, along with the Second Honorable Mention, Third Honorable Mention, and Fourth Honorable Mention winners, will have their work featured in our upcoming PUB 42 Annual.
Chaired by Francesca Messina, CD, Guideposts Publications and Linda Root, DD, Studio Incubate, this juried competition acknowledges the talents of the student designer and the teachers who develop their unique talents. Our enormous thanks to the jury for this year's competition: Susan Bogle, DD, Atlanta Home; Craig Gartner, AD, Sports Illustrated Presents; Gretchen Smelter, DD, Brides; Armin Vit, Senior Designer, Pentagram; and Fred Woodward, DD, GQ.
In recognizing the promise of each student, Adobe affirms the creative possibilities inherent in the individual. Throughout its partnership with SPD, Adobe is helping shape the next generation of creative professionals. Together we are building the foundation that will sustain and further artistic accomplishments within the editorial design community.
WINNER — FIRST PLACE, THE ADOBE SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF B.W. HONEYCUTT
DESIGNER Allison McLean
TITLE Rugby
SCHOOL Montana State University
INSTRUCTOR Jeffrey Conger
CATEGORY Sports
PRIZE $2500 cash, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Summer internship with Marie Claire
WINNER — SECOND PLACE
DESIGNER Megan Cummins
TITLE Coldplay
PHOTOGRAPHERS Elis Parrinder, Tom Sheehan
SCHOOL Savannah College of Art & Design
INSTRUCTOR John Waters
CATEGORY Entertainment / Music
PRIZE $1000 cash, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Summer internship at Departures
Friday, August 31, 2007
WINNER — THIRD PLACE
DESIGNER Beau T. Foor
TITLE Armin Van Buren
SCHOOL Montana State University
INSTRUCTOR Jeffrey Conger
CATEGORY Entertainment / Music
PRIZE $500 cash, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Summer internship at Men's Health
WINNER — 1st Honorable Mention
DESIGNER Tina Nguyen
TITLE Copenhagen
PHOTOGRAPHERS bloggingcopenhagen.net, colorado.edu/gallery/copenhagen
SCHOOL School of Visual Arts, New York City
INSTRUCTOR Mitch Shostak
CATEGORY Travel
PRIZE Summer internship with Fortune
WINNER — 2nd Honorable Mention
DESIGNER Wenjun Zhao
TITLE Radiohead
PHOTOGRAPHERS Jason Evans, Capitol Records
SCHOOL The City College of New York, CUNY
INSTRUCTOR Ina Saltz
CATEGORY Entertainment / Music
WINNER — 3rd Honorable Mention
DESIGNER Shin-A Kang
TITLE The Strokes
SCHOOL School of Visual Arts, New York City
INSTRUCTOR Mitch Shostak
CATEGORY Entertainment / Music
WINNER — 4th Honorable Mention
DESIGNER Thy Nguyen-Huu
TITLE Sapa
SCHOOL Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City
INSTRUCTOR Kingsley Parker
CATEGORY Travel
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