Join the PICE-LNM Discover CE Photo-Video Making Contest

Guidelines for the PICE-LNM Photo-Video Making Contest:

Discover Civil Engineering @ YouTube

1. The competition is open to civil engineering schools and universities in Manila through the civil engineering student organizations (e.g. PICE Student Chapters, ACES, CES, Aggregates, etc).



2. Each school can submit a maximum of three entries. The entries must be endorsed by any of the following: College Dean, Department Chair or Faculty Adviser.



3. Create a short video combining photos, images, graphics, video clips, animation, interviews, sound effects, music and narration using a video editing software such as Windows Movie Maker, Power Director, etc.



4. The first slide should display the title: DISCOVER CIVIL ENGINEERING : A Public Awareness Campaign by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter. The next slide will be the specific title of the video and the last slide will show the names of the authors and acknowledgements (including copyright permits, if any).



5. The video file must run using the Windows Media Player. The running time of the video should be not more than four (4) minutes.



6. Copyright/Royalty: To avoid copyright problems, use original or “public domain” photos/video clips. For the music, use “royalty-free music” or compose your own music. Free royalty free music and sounds can be downloaded at http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/. Note if YouTube rejects the video or music (due to copyright, royalty music etc.), the entry will be disqualified.



7. The general theme of the video revolves on the practice and relevance of the civil engineering profession to society. A focus on Philippine society is encouraged.. The movie can focus on general or specific issues such as : Civil engineering and infrastructure development, Role of civil engineering in poverty alleviation, Civil engineering, Sustainability and the Environment, Civil engineering, Natural Hazards and Disasters, Civil engineering, Computers and IT, Civil engineering and women, Civil engineering education and curriculum, Civil Engineering and Public Safety, Civil engineering for kids, Specializations in Civil Engineering (structural, construction, water, transportation, geotechnical), Local issues related to civil engineering (e.g. traffic, local projects, disaster rehab, etc.)



8. Deadline: Submit a CD containing the video clip to PICE-LNM office with a write-up or summary of about 150 words and the endorsement by the dean, chair or faculty adviser on or before August 15, 2009. Note if the YouTube rejects the video (due to copyright, royalty music etc.), the entry will be disqualified. So it is better to check first if YouTube will accept your video with music before submitting to PICE-LNM office.



9. Judging & Selection: The top video clips (the number will depend on the committee) will be selected by a screening board composed of PICE-LNM directors and members based on the following criteria:
   (30%) Theme – promotes the relevance of civil engineering to society
   (30%) Script - good story telling and style
   (40%) Technical Presentation – effective use of images, music, video, effects, etc



10. Final Round: The top videos will be uploaded in the internet (YouTube) on September 2009. The blogsite http://discover-ce.blogspot.com/ will be used to promote these videos.



11. The school and students must promote the videos to friends and internet users.
    After a specific period (about 2 to 3 months, final date to be announced later), the video with the most number of views wins the competition. Special awards may be given to videos with outstanding rating, most no. of positive comments etc.
    
    Important dates:
    May 2009 – Launching of Contest, Posting of sponsors at blogsite.
    August 15, 2009 – Deadline of entries (CDs)
    September 2009 - Upload at YouTube, Start of public viewing and promotion
    November or December 2009 – Announcement of winners
    
    Prizes:
    1. Prizes: 1st prize: P5,000.00, 2nd prize: P3,000.00 3rd prize: P2,000 +++
    2. Certificates to the individual members of the team winners
    3. Plaques for the team (school)
    4. Special and Consolation prizes
    
    For Inquiries: Contact Dr. Andres Oreta (andyoreta@yahoo.com)