Photography Challenge - Middle School
What Makes Your Team Shine?
VEX teams come from many countries and cultures, and no two teams are exactly alike. For this challenge, take a photo that shows us what makes your team special. Do you and your teammates share another hobby? Is there a common interest that brought you together? What do you do as a team to stand out from the crowd? This is your chance to share that uniqueness with the world!
Visit this link for a printable summary of this challenge.
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Prizes
After the initial phase of judging has taken place, five (5) finalists will be selected. Community voting will then open up to help select the final winner from those finalists.
One (1) Winner: $200 VEX Robotics gift certificate
Four (4) Finalists: $100 VEX Robotics gift certificate
Finalists and winners will be selected at each of the following grade levels, for a total of four (4) prize packages:
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Elementary School
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Middle School
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High School
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University
Eligibility
Teams must be part of a registered VEX Robotics team for the current season.
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This page is for Middle School entries only - if you are any other program or grade level, please refer to the Online Challenge listings to find the correct page for your program and grade level.
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Only one entry per team is permitted. However, each team in a multi-team school or club program may submit one entry. For example, teams 123A and 123B could each submit an entry, but team 123A could not submit two entries. Entries must vary in content and presentation to be considered separate entries.
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Entries submitted in previous years’ Online Challenges are not eligible for submission this year.
By uploading a submission to an REC Foundation Online Challenge, you agree to follow the Submission Guidelines and certify that you understand the Intellectual Property Rights held by you and the REC Foundation regarding your submission. Please review the Submission Guidelines and Intellectual Property Rights information at this link before uploading your submission.
Requirements
Challenge DetailsShow us what makes your team unique. Your photo should tell the judges a story about your team and what makes you different from the rest. Different teams will focus on different aspects of the VEX Robotics experience to accomplish this goal. Things to keep in mind for a successful submission:
Minimum RequirementsA submission must meet these minimum requirements in order to be judged.
Upload InstructionsNote: Beginning with the 2023-24 season, challenge entries must be uploaded by the primary contact for a registered team. This individual should ensure that the submission meets all requirements and criteria before uploading.
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Judging Information
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Up to 5 points for a photo that tells a compelling story and meets the theme of the challenge.
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Up to 5 points for technical quality and effective use of lighting and composition.
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Up to 5 points for high-quality and readable writing, including spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
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Up to 5 points for descriptive text and entry title that both support the image and mood of the photo, and add to the story told by the photo.
- Up to 5 points for a submission that uses a photo and text to portray the team in a unique or unusual way that is exciting and/or interesting.
Deadline Information
Current time:
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 8:30 PM CST
Opens:
Wed, Nov 1, 2023 12:00 AM CDT
Closes:
Wed, Jan 31, 2024 4:00 PM CST
Voting Ends:
Mon, Mar 11, 2024 2:00 PM CDT