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Call for Entries
Theme: Homelessness
Submission Deadline March 21, 2016, no later than noon
Eligibility: Open to all current students at UFV
Organizers: The Visual Arts, and the Graphic + Digital Design Departments at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford
Background: The pARTicipate Poster Competition has been running biannually since 2009 with its aim to foster visual/design and promote social awareness and activism. The theme of this year’s project-Homelessness- provides the opportunity to think ciritically and with empathy while considering various causes and consequences of not having a home
Objective: To bring awareness to shelter and poverty crisis as well as to emphasize an urgent need to affordable housing. For information on the state of homelessness in Canada, see: http://homelesshub.ca/sites/default/files/SOHC2014.pdf
Design Objectives:
- Convey a strong message instantly
- It must be easily read from a distance-concept, image and/or words
- Concise idea
- Effective contrast, spatial depth, and scale
- Clear typographic application that emphasizes the message
- Design is relevant, appropriate, and engages the target audience
Target Audience: The UFV community and the general public
Submissions:
Any mediums may be used
Poster design must be submitted in both print and digital formats
Print: 16″ x 22″/56 cm x 44 cm in portrait or landscape format-flush trim, full size
Digital: PDF
Include a written rationale with your submission (100 words in a word document)
Be sure to include your name, student number, and contact information on the back of the poster and your email submission
All print and digital entries must reach the Visual Arts Office, UFV, Abbotsford C 1402h
Email digital PDF and written rational to Vicki.Bolan@ufv.ca
Deadline: March 21, 2016, no later than noon
Judging Criteria:
Originality: Innovation and effectiveness
Composition and Visual Hierarchy: Typography, image, colour and layout
Final Solution: Impactful and creates awareness
Results: The winners will be announced via email on April 12, 2016, and awarded with a variety of prizes. Selected posters will be exhibited at UFV.
For more information contact:
Vicki Bolan: Vicki.Bolan@ufv.ca, 604-854-4543, Office C1402h
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