Photo Contest

#VIUAbroad Snapshot Contest

The #VIUAbroad Snapshot Contest aims to celebrate student experiences in VIU Education Abroad programs. The contest allows students who have participated in VIU Exchange, Field Schools, Internships and Summer Programs to showcase photos to the VIU community.
Contest Opens: Wednesday January 17, 2018
Contest Closes: Wednesday January 31, 2018 (Instagram Closes February 2nd)
Read over the categories and contest rules below and submit your photos for a chance to win $100!
Follow the contest submissions at @viueducationabroad #viuabroad #snapshot2018
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Categories & How to Submit

2018 Contest Categories:

Cultural Snapshot

Culture is experienced in all forms: food, festivals, ceremony, art, architecture, museum or the people in the community. Share a snapshot of local culture that shows the adventures and experiences you had abroad.

Iconic Snapshot

Share that iconic moment from your destination whether it was the people you met, the flora and fauna you saw or the places you visited. Share a snapshot that best reflects the flora, fauna, people or places in your destination abroad. 

EXTRA CHANCE TO WIN: Instagram’s Favourite Snapshot

Share your photo from one of the above categories on Instagram and tag @viueducationabroad along with the hashtag #viuabroad and #snapshot2018, the photo with the most likes by the deadline date will be awarded the fan favourite.

How to Submit Your Photos:

  1. Email your photo submission to EducationAbroad@viu.ca by the contest deadline.  Ensure you include your name, VIU student number, the contest category (Iconic Snapshot or Cultural Snapshot) as well as a brief caption and description about the photo (ie. Is there a story behind the photo? Where was it taken?).
  2. For an extra chance to win, add your submission to Instagram!  Tag @viueducationabroad and the contest hashtags: #viuabroad and #snapshot2018.
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Eligibility & Contest Rules

Contest Rules and Regulations

Eligibility:
  1. One photo per category per entrant. All additional entries will be disqualified.
  2. Photos must have been taken by the student while participating on the Education Abroad experience through Vancouver Island University. Only the creator of the image has the right to submit it.
    1. The creator is responsible for securing permission from any identifiable peron in the photo(s)
    2. The contest is open to any Vancouver Island University Students who have participated in an Education Abroad program. The contest is open to alumni of up to one year graduated from VIU.
    3. For Instagram’s Favourite Snapshot, the photo must be posted during the contest timeline, prior postings will not be considered for people’s choice.
    4. Photo(s) submitted to Instagram’s Favourite Snapshot must be accessible to the VIU Education Abroad team and private Instagram accounts will limit access to photos shared.
Prizes:
  1. One winner per category will receive a prize of $100 Bookstore Gift Card.
  2. No entrant may receive a prize for more than one category
  3. The Instagram account is an added bonus and entrants may win one category along with the Instagram prize
Format:
  1. The photo(s) must be submitted in a JPG format in high resolution
Rights:
  1. By submitting your photo entry/entries to the “Snapshot Contest”, you agree to give Vancouver Island University’s Education Abroad office permission to use your photo(s) for marketing purposes.
  2. The Vancouver Island University Education Abroad office reserves the non-exclusive right to publish any entry and/or use any entry in related promotional material. These rights include but are not limited to VIU Education Abroad office print and electronic publications, events and promotional materials and online venues such as Facebook, Instagram and the VIU Education Abroad website.

 

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Judging & Selection

Judging

  1. The winning photograph for the first two categories will be determined by a panel judges. Set criteria for each category will be used to determine the winner.
    1. Is there a clear center of interest? Is the subject of the photo easy to identify?
    2. Is the image well composed?
    3. Is the focus crisp and is the exposure appropriate?
    4. Does the photo tell a story?
    5. Does the lighting enhance the subject and message?
    6. Is the approach creative?
    7. Does the photo reflect the theme?

Selection

  1. All winners will be notified by email on or by February 5, 2018
  2. The winner of Instagram’s Favourite Snapshot will be determined by the number of likes on Instagram by 8:00am Friday, February 2, 2018.
  3. Winning Photos will be featured on the Education Abroad Social media platforms during Global Citizens week from February 5 to 9, 2018.