Centenary Photographic Competition 2023: Electronic Communication
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Taking a camera or your phone and shooting a picture is an easy. But how about, when composing your image, you think about how your picture might be used to discover some aspect of science and engineering?
From a flower to a rainbow, from a bubble to a radio mast, from smoke to light, from microscopy to astronomy, everywhere in our modern world we face science and engineering wonders that make our lives easier, more fun and more interesting. This is the fourth year of our competition and we have had some outstanding winners in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Art meets Science – Our annual photographic competition this year aims at creating an opportunity for you to creatively express, in pictures, what you observe within science. We hope that this will get you exploring the visual aspects of STEAM through the art and science of photography, and capturing images that demonstrate and communicate STEAM concepts and phenomena.
This year, with our Giving Voice schools' project, the focus is on the many facets of:
Electronic Communication
(Including everything old and new, from radio to TV to computers and mobile phones, records, CDs, microwaves, IR sensors, Wi-Fi and more!)
We want you to take photographs (up to 3 entries) that express what electronic communication means to you, or how it impacts health and environment (for better or worse). Each photograph should be accompanied with a short plain-language explanation (not more than 50 words) of the science and thoughts behind it.
Entries will be judged on:
- Originality and creativity of the image.
- Informational content: effectiveness at communicating the phenomenon or concept.
- Quality and artistic impact: focus/clarity, composition, visual and emotional appeal.
The competition is open to primary or secondary aged students living or educated in Essex. We will be looking for photos that are creative in their approach, with an innovative angle on the subject or a creative interpretation of the themes.
There are two categories of entry: one for primary school students and one for those at secondary level. The entries will be shortlisted by members of CSES and a panel of judges will select a winner from the shortlisted entries in each category.
The prizes in each category are: 1st (£50 voucher), 2nd (£20 voucher) and 3rd (£15 voucher) place. The winners and selected entries will be displayed in an online exhibition and may feature in future publicity materials.
(Depending on the number of entries, we may not award all prizes in all categories)
Click here to submit your entry »
Please read the FAQs, terms and conditions first!
Entries must be submitted by midnight on Friday 23 June 2023 (DEADLINE EXTENDED).
(No submissions after this date will be counted)
FAQs
How do I enter the photo competition? Simply fill in the online entry form. (Please make sure to read the rest of the FAQs, terms and conditions first!)
Who can enter? Any primary or secondary aged student living or being taught (in school or at home) in Essex.
How many photos may I submit? Each entrant can submit a maximum of 3 images reflecting the STEAM theme.
How will my photograph be judged? Judging consists of two rounds for each category. In round one, the judges will shortlist the best images in each category (up to 10). The entries selected in round one will proceed to round two, where the judges will select (up to) a first, second and third place winner in each category.
How will the final winners be announced? The winners, and those who are highly commended, will be notified by email. We will need to obtain details to send the prize (email and/or postal address). Winners will be announced on the website thereafter.
What are the prizes? In each age category: 1st prize £50 voucher, 2nd prize £25 voucher, 3rd prize £15 voucher. Note that, based on the number of entries, we may not award all prizes in all categories.
I'd like to enter a photo that has previously been in another competition. Is that allowed? You may not enter a photo that has previously been in another competition, but you may enter a photo that you are also submitting to this year's Chelmsford City Photo Competition (if it is running).
Will my photographs be seen online? Some images may be published on the CSES website and our partner's websites.
Is image manipulation allowed in the photo contest? Yes, image manipulation is allowed. In fact, creative manipulation and composition is encouraged if it has a positive artistic impact!
When I submit a photo to the photo competition, what rights does CSES have to my image? CSES will have the nonexclusive, perpetual right to use your image in connection with the competition and promoting the Society, in any media now or in the future.
Are release forms required when submitting a photograph to the photo contest? By submitting a photograph, you are confirming that you are the owner of the image and the copyright. If your photograph contains an image of yourself or someone else, you must get your/their parent or guardian to submit a signed image consent form.
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Read on for full terms and conditions...