Student Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in public or private school grades 9-12 are invited to submit published or unpublished work in any category.

Entry Forms

  1. Each individual entry will have its own Entry/Fee Form. Make additional copies as needed.

  2. When entering work in more than one category, or submitting pieces as both a single and as part of a series or campaign, you must submit a separate Entry/Fee Form for each entry.

  3. Each student will complete a Student Fee Form which lists all entries and total fees per student.

2008 Student Fee Form and Entry/Fee Form

Submissions

Each entry must have its own Entry/Fee Form. All entries will be submitted and judged in JPEG format, except for new media Multimedia Category 10, 11, and 12. No slides or prints will be accepted.

All JPEG entries must be submitted with resolution suitable for on-screen presenting and judging. Acceptable files range from around 700 x 900 pixels to 1400 x 1800 pixels. There is no exact size required, but our judges should be able to see your illustration, photography, and/or graphic design clearly. Important: File should be under 5 MB.

Judges must be able to read any important text when viewing the file at 100% on screen. If your graphic design entry has small text relevant to the communication, you may submit a second image showing a close-up view of this text and name both JPEG images the same but add "close" after your initials in the file name.

Submit each category JPEG entry with a file name consisting of; category #, entry # (1 for first, 2 for 2nd, etc.), first three letters of last name and 1st initial of first name, school initials (example: ttc-lc for Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Campus).

For Example:
Entry 3_2_smij_ttc-lc.jpg is the 2nd entry in Category 3 for Illustration-Black & White-Digital Media from John Robert Smith of Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Campus.
Entry 15__4close_robs_mca-t.jpg is the close-up version of the 4th entry in Category 15 for Graphic Design Magazine from Sally Ann Roberts of Metro Christian Academy, Tulsa.

Submission of Digital File:

All digital files from each school should be burned to a single CD ROM for submission. Student entries are to be placed into one folder with the student's Last Name underscore First Name (Example: Smith_Robert). Then each student entry file(s) should be placed in its own folder using the name of the entry Category Name and Number if it is a multiple entry (Example: 8_Photography_Color_2). All CD's must be burned as a hybrid so it can be viewed on a Mac or PC. A print of the CD index should include:

  1. School name and information
  2. School contact name
  3. Contact information
  4. Student files with entries

*Note: Submit each entry for the Multimedia Category 10, 11, and 12 on a single CD-ROM or DVD. Include only those files necessary for viewing the final work. For projects created with Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, or a similar multimedia authoring application, include only stand-alone executables. For example; Output Flash and Director projects as stand-alone "projector" files; do not include editable, project files. Where possible, include executables for both Macintosh and PC platforms. If that is not possible, clearly indicate the type of computer required to run the project. Web pages should be viewable by Firefox, Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Make sure there is only one entry on each CD-ROM or DVD. If you have 2 entries in a category, put each one on a separate CD-ROM or DVD and indicate on the surface of the CD the Category Name, Number, Student Name, File Name, School, and Title of entry.

Judging and Awards

Each entry is evaluated on concept, execution and function. There is no set number of awards for each section. Best of Show is chosen from the Gold winners. Certificates of Merit are awarded at the discretion of the judges.

Payment

Please submit one inclusive STUDENT FEE FORM and ENTRY/FEE FORMS for all entries along with the payment. Please retain a copy for your records. The Genesis Competition cannot issue separate invoices.

STUDENT FEE FORM:
Please submit one conclusive STUDENT FEE FORM for each students entries and payment. Please retain a copy for your records. The STUDENT FEE FORM will serve as your receipt. The 2008 Genesis Competition will not issue invoices.
ENTRY/FEE FORMS:
Each entry must have its own ENTRY/FEE FORM. You may enter up to four pieces and the fee is $10 per person. Additional pieces can be entered for $2.50 each. All entries must be accompanied by STUDENT FEE FORM and payment. Entry fees are non-refundable.

We accept checks, money orders and bank transfers. NO CASH ACCEPTED. There are no additional handling or publication fees. Checks for the total amount of fees should be made payable to "OSU-Okmulgee Genesis Competition". All checks must be in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Attach payment to the STUDENT FEE FORM and all ENTRY/FEE FORMs from a student enclose in an envelope. Group entries from schools should be packaged so each students entries are secured together.

Disclaimer

Entrants grant the Genesis Competition the right to reproduce images of their entries in publications and media, sponsored or published by or on behalf of the Genesis Competition. Entrants grant permission to the Genesis Competition to exhibit and use entries at such times and ways, and as often as the Genesis Competition deems advisable. Entrants also agree to hold the Genesis Competition harmless of any claims whatsoever, including but not limited to copyright infringement claims that may be made against it because of any such presentation.

Packing and Shipping

Please pack your entries carefully so they arrive in perfect condition for judging. The Genesis Competition cannot return entries. Do not send original works.

Send your entries to:
Genesis Competition
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
Visual Communications Division
1801 East 4th Street
Okmulgee, OK USA 74447

Winners Announced

Names of winners will be published on the web and in regional newspapers after the awards ceremony. There is no limit to the number of winners in a category.

Winners Presentation

2008 Genesis will conclude with a special celebration at OSU-Okmulgee Friday, April 4, 2008. The event will include a memorable dinner reception and awards presentation. All entrants, teachers, judges, and families are invited to attend this special event.