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Creative NUS Geography Challenge 2017 Component

Outline 1. Overview of Creative Component (CC) 2. Theme of CC 2017 3. Criteria & Suggested Guidelines 4. Deliverables 5. Submission Details 6. Judging Criteria 7. Prize Categories 8. Rules and Regulations

1. OVERVIEW OF CREATIVE COMPONENT

Overview of Creative Component Preliminary Round 25 Feb 2017 Creative Component Creative Component Compulsory for Top 50 (Open Category) 26 Feb to 18 Mar 2017 26 Feb to 18 Mar 2017 Geo-Trail 25 Mar 2017 URA Singapore City Gallery Grand Finals 25 Mar 2017 NUS University Town, Auditorium 2

Overview of Creative Component Preliminary Round 25 Feb 2017 Creative Component Creative Component Compulsory for Top 50 (Open Category) 26 Feb to 18 Mar 2017 26 Feb to 18 Mar 2017 Geo-Trail 25 Mar 2017 URA Singapore City Gallery Grand Finals 25 Mar 2017 NUS University Town, Auditorium 2

Overview of Creative Component Creative Component Geo-Trail (40%) (60%) Grand Finals

Overview of Creative Component Application of Geographical Skills Appreciation of Geography & its Relevance Consideration of Future Developments

2. THEME OF CC 2017

3. CRITERIA & SUGGESTED GUIDELINES

Criteria Perspective Scale(s) of Impact An Individual Local Level OR OR A Body of People National Level Example: Ministry of Education, National Level

Suggested Guidelines 1) Select a Waterscape 2) Select Perspective and Scale(s) for Evaluation 3) Decide on Fieldwork Methods 4) Conduct Fieldwork 5) Use Data Collected to Substantiate Points

4. DELIVERABLES

Deliverables for CC Creative Component Section A Section B Infographic Poster Reflection Video (80%) (20%)

Deliverables for CC Creative Component Section A Section B Infographic Poster Reflection Video (80%) (20%)

Section A: Infographic Poster ● A visual representation of data ● Use of visual aids ○ Maps, photos, or images ● References are required

Creative SAMPLE INFOGRAPHIC Component

Deliverables for CC Creative Component Section A Section B Infographic Poster Reflection Video (80%) (20%)

Section B: Reflection Video Encouraging students to: Showcase Creativity Share Experiences & Personal Opinions

Creative SAMPLE VIDEO Component

5. SUBMISSION DETAILS

Submission Details Hard Copies Soft Copies in a Thumbdrive (zip file) 1. Infographic Poster 1. Infographic Poster A2 size JPEG format ● ● Printed in colour and laminated Not exceeding 50MB ● ● One-sided and two-dimensional ● 2. Fieldwork Reflection Video MP4 format ● No more than 3 minutes long ● 3. Team photo with all members present JPEG format ● Colour, Landscape ● 4. List of References PDF format ●

Submission Details Hard Copies Soft Copies in a Thumbdrive (zip file) 1. Infographic Poster 1. Infographic Poster A2 size JPEG format ● ● NOTE! Printed in colour and laminated Not exceeding 50MB ● ● One-sided and two-dimensional ● Students are to omit any information that reveals their school identity or 2. Fieldwork Reflection Video MP4 format their names on the infographic itself (front face) ● No more than 3 minutes long ● 3. Team photo with all members present JPEG format ● Colour, Landscape ● 4. List of References PDF format ●

Submission Details Submission Details Submission Deadline: 18 March 2017 (Sat) Time: 10AM - 3PM Venue: Earth Lab, AS2 #02-03 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Open Category Sign-Ups Submission Details Schools that do not qualify for the Semi-Finals (i.e. not in Top 50) may choose to participate in the Open Category of the Creative Component Send an email to nusgeographychallenge@gmail.com by 3 March 2017

Open Category Sign-Ups Submission Details Top 2 teams participating under the Open Category can return to the competition and participate in Geo-Trail as semi-finalists along with the Top 50 teams Total of 52 semi-finalists teams

Grand Finals Presentation Submission Details Schools that proceed on to the Grand Finals (Top 5) will have to present their infographic posters ● Not longer than four minutes ● No other presentation materials except for infographic poster

6. JUDGING CRITERIA

Infographic Poster Submission Details 1. Content ● Use of Geographical Concepts ● Relevance 2. Substantiation of Ideas 3. Presentation ● Aesthetics/Design ● Clarity 4. Overall Originality of Ideas and Presentation

Fieldwork Reflection Submission Details 1. Presentation ● Relevance of Visuals ● Sound Quality 2. Description ● Showcase Fieldwork Methods 3. Reflections ● Rationale behind Choice of Waterscape ● Difficulties Faced & Potential Improvements

7. PRIZE CATEGORIES

Prize Categories Best Infographic Most Popular Infographic (Voting Period: 20 - 23 March) Top 50 Open Category Category Top 52 Top 3 Top 2 Top 3

Prize Categories Best Infographic Most Popular Infographic (Voting Period: 20 - 23 March) Top 50 Open Category Category Top 52 Top 3 Top 2 Top 3

8. RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules and Regulations Submission Details All efforts should come from students themselves, no external/professional help should be sought All references should be properly and clearly cited on the infographic AND on a list of references Students are to omit any information that reveals their school identity or their names on the front face of the infographic

Rules and Regulations Submission Details All Facebook votes for the Most Popular Infographic category must be either a “Like” or a “Love” to be counted The Organising Committee reserves the right to suspend voting or disqualify any teams which make use of bots or fake Facebook accounts for voting, if there is any suspicion of unfair conduct

Rules and Regulations Submission Details Deadline for submission should be strictly adhered to, all late entries will be disqualified Marks will be deducted for submissions that do not adhere to requirements Refer to the Creative Component circular for more information

Creative QUESTIONS? Component

Contact Details Email: nusgeographychallenge@gmail.com Website: nusgeographychallenge.wordpress.com Facebook: NUS Geography Challenge Instagram: @nusgc

Creative Thank You! Component