COMPETITION

Background:

The Entrepreneurship Unit (EU) in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Science (FSS) is pleased to invite students, faculty and staff of The UWI to participate in a Creative Work Entrepreneurship Competition. The goal of this Competition is to increase the awareness of Entrepreneurship across the Campus by encouraging and stimulating entrepreneurial thinking.

The theme of the Entrepreneurship Competition is “Entrepreneurship, UWI & Me”. You are invited to reflect upon what this theme means to you and produce a creative concept piece which depicts your interpretation of this theme. Your creative piece can be expressed in the following ways:

1. Two-Dimensional Expressive Forms - Drawing, Painting and Mixed-media, Graphic Design

2. Audio, Video or Written Expressive Form - Videos, Music, Prose or Poetry, Printmaking example Posters and Textile Designs

2. Three-Dimensional Expressive Forms - Sculpture and Ceramics, Leathercraft, Fibre and Decorative Arts

Competition Guidelines/Instructions:

Step 1: Visit the Entrepreneurship Unit Website

Step 2: Completed the registration/entry forms by November 16, 2020

Step 3: Based on the theme and the selection criteria, create an original concept utilizing artistic expression(s) with an accompanying description (optional)

Step 4: Upload your artistic concept piece onto You Tube and send the URL along with the completed submission form by November 30, 2020

Step 5: Winners will be asked to drop off their physical concept pieces at a later date

Eligibility Requirements:

This Competition is only open to individuals who are currently registered Students (Undergraduate and Postgraduates) and Academic and ATS Staff who are currently employed at the St Augustine Campus of The UWI
The Competition is only opened to single individual participation not groups/team participation
The Competition allows for original pieces of “art” that is, your concept can be depicted using varying forms of artistic expression such as posters, videos, pictures, and artworks

Evaluation Criteria:

Entries will be judged based on established criteria:

Concept – whether the piece narrates the theme or is in keeping with the theme
Uniqueness – the originality of the piece with respect to the theme
Visual Appeal – inclusive of the audio and visual quality of the piece

Where necessary or appropriate, a concept note, of 250 words or less, describing the piece will be accepted to help explain your idea, vision and inspiration for your piece.

Scoring Criteria:

Alignment to Entrepreneurship Concept – 25%
Creativity and Uniqueness – 25%
Rendition Quality – 25%
Inspirational – 25%

Selection Process:

Entries will be judged by the members of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee based on the selection criteria outlined above
The winners will be announced on December 7, 2020 on the website and various social media platforms
A small ceremony (subject to the GORTT’s Covid19 guidelines) will be held on December 17, 2020.
Entries will be exhibited to the Campus community in Semester 2 (subject to the GORTT’s Covid19 guidelines)

Competition Prizes: