2012 HIGH TECH FAIR STUDENT/PARENT NIGHT PROMOTIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION

The San Diego Science Alliance (SDSA) is conducting a Video Competition for Middle and High School Media Classes to promote the 2012 High Tech Fair – Student/Parent Night. All San Diego County middle and high school media classes are welcome to enter. The 2012 High Tech Fair – Student/Parent Night showcases fascinating demonstrations in the fields of science, technology, and engineering.  Details about the event are on the SDSA website: http://sdsa.org/programs/high-tech-fair.

HOW TO ENTER:

1.       Create a video that encourages students from your school and their families to visit the 2012 High Tech Fair – Student/Parent Night that will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds – Wyland Hall. Be as creative as you can!

2.       Upload your video to http://vimeo.com. Or, you can mail your video on DVD to “SDSA Video Contest,” 5694 Mission Center Road, #285,
San Diego, CA 92108.

3.       Go to the High Tech Fair website (http://sdsa.org/programs/high-tech-fair) and click on the “Video Contest” link located on the left margin under “School Information” on the High Tech Fair page. Fill out the entry form and submit it to the SDSA Contest Review Committee.

PRIZES                                                 

Winners will be selected in each of two categories:

1.       Highest Quality Video

2.       Most Effective Video

The winning class in each category will receive a Production Studio Tour of a local network TV station or cable TV system provider (includes bus transportation). Additional consolation prizes will be awarded. Consolation prizes include a pizza party with a local Media Celebrity/On Air Talent at your school.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR WINNING VIDEOS 

The Science Alliance Video Competition Review Panel is comprised of local scientists, engineers and communications experts; this group will select the winning videos. The winning video in the Highest Quality Video category will be determined based on creativity, production quality, and professionalism. Science Alliance staff will count the number of students from each registered school that attend Student/Parent Night and use that information to determine the winner in the Most Effective Video category. We hope your video goes viral among your school community!

We expect your video will be shown to students at your school approximately one week prior to the event as part of your school news. The winning media classes and schools will be announced at Student/Parent Night at 7:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES                                        

January 24, 2012:  Deadline for receipt of Entry Form and video. Video must be uploaded onto http://vimeo.com or mailed. If you mail your video on DVD, it must be received by this date to be considered for the competition.

February 7, 2012:  Selection of winning videos to be announced at 7:30 p.m. (during the event).

MATERIALS

All material, production, and mailing costs associated with the production of each video shall be incurred by the school.  If video is submitted on DVD, the video will not be returned. All students, teachers and individuals that are showcased in this video must have parental and/or written consent for San Diego Science Alliance to share their image and name as part of the Science Alliance’s promotional use of the video.

CONTEST RULES

1.       Video must be produced by students, as part of a media production class, under the supervision of a media teacher.

2.       Contest is open to all public and private middle and high schools in San Diego County.

3.       A teacher must fill-out the entry form described in the “How To Enter” portion of this document.

4.       The video must be no longer than two (2) minutes in length.

5.       Deadline for submitting entry form is January 24, 2012.

6.       Students, Media Class, School and School District waive all rights concerning the use of the video by the San Diego Science Alliance. Winning videos may be broadcast on the Science Alliance website and elsewhere without compensation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The purpose of this contest is to promote the 2012 High Tech Fair – Student/Parent Night. This event is open to the public, however registration is requested. Additional information about Student/Parent Night is on our website. Please note, your video is NOT meant to promote the School Day Event held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. However, your school is welcome to attend that day. See our website for details and registration information: http://sdsa.org/programs/high-tech-fair.

Questions??? Contact Tom Trott: 858-549-1125 or tomtrott@sbinsight.com

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