Contest
2012 Portfolio Contest
Compete for 1 of 20 summer jobs just by doing what you do!
We're hiring 20 Central Texas area youth to participate in the It Could Be U Academy (June 2012). You'll work for 5 weeks with professionals from media, technology, science and the arts as you collaborate on special projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the contest?
How do I qualify?
What are the categories (fields of interest) for submitting portfolios?
What is a portfolio?
What is a Declaration of Field of Interest?
Can I attend tours and field trips?
Where is my on-line portfolio?
What are some tips for building my portfolio?
Portfolio Submissions Open - February 13, 2012
Portfolio Submission Deadline - April 3, 2012
Live in the Greater Austin, Texas area.
Be between the ages of 13 and 20 years old.
Register as a member on Media Xperiments.
Finalize and submit your online portfolio on Media Xperiments by April 3, 2012.
There is no cost to enter.
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What are the categories (fields of interest) for submitting portfolios?
You may submit your portfolios in one of 4 very broad categories or fields of interest - Media, the Arts, Science / Tech or Business.
Media:
Video Production
Audio Production
Journalism
Graphic Design
Photography
Interactive Media
Arts:
Music Performance
Songwriting
Dance
Painting/Sculpture
Drama
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics):
Science/Health Sciences
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Business:
Proposal
Prototype
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What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a set of examples of your work and/or accomplishments. On-line examples can range from videos, blogs and pictures to music, presentations and podcasts. As long you're communicating effectively about your field of interest, anything goes.
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What is a Declaration of Field of Interest?
The declaration of your field of interest informs judges about the thought process behind your work and is 40% of your portfolio score. What inspires you to create? What is your vision/philosophy? What techniques and style do you use? What are the important messages that you would like to convey with your work? What are your goals for the future? Your statement should be 200 words or less.
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February - March 2012 E4 Youth is offering a series of tours of local businesses and colleges. Look for field trip announcements on Media Xperiments where you'll be able to reserve spots on a first come, first serve basis. Field trips are free to students but they must work with their parents, teachers and friends to provide their own transportation to and from these events.
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Where is my on-line portfolio?
Your Media Xperiments profile serves as your on-line portfolio. You may write blogs, post pictures, videos and other content related to your field of interest.
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What are some tips for building my portfolio??
40% of your portfolio score is based on your written statement of work. So, take time to think about how you describe yourself and your work. Use proper grammar.
Be creative and do what you do best. Collaborate with your fellow students. Consider making videos or podcasts about your field of interest. Take some photos or videos of your work and incorporate them into a blog.
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