Frequently Asked Questions
Is your design eligible?
Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time between October 2022 & October 2023 is eligible for this competition.
Can I get an extension on the deadline?
After the May 5, 2023 deadline, we will accept entries for two weeks but a late entry fee of $10 per submission is required. No entries can be registered after May 19, 2023.
Can I enter one project into multiple categories?
Yes, as long as the project fits in each category you want to enter.
I don't know which category to put my piece in?
Choose the category that you feel best fits your submission. If we feel another category is more appropriate, we will move it; your work will not be penalized or disqualified.
How does the judging take place?
Each juror views a portion of all the entries independently, choosing “in” or “out” for each piece. Judges are not permitted to vote on work they were directly involved in. A majority vote is required for a project to move from the screening round into the finals round. For finals, the judges view each project that was voted into the finals round independently, choosing “in” or “out” for each piece. After the judges make their selections, their votes are tallied. A simple majority is usually the minimum requirement for a finalist to be selected as a winner.
When will we know if our entry was chosen?
If your entry is chosen we will notify you within two months after the final deadline date. Because of the number of entries we receive, we can only notify people whose work is accepted.
What information & material MUST be ready before entry?
Contact information including name, email, phone number. Project information including, title, basic credits and 3 sentence project description for each project. Digital files of work you want to submit prepped according to file specs below:
Digital Images: Must be RGB in JPG or JPEG format with a maximum file size of 2MB.
Video Entries: Must be in MOV, MP4, MPG or MPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500MB.
PDF Entries: Must have a maximum file size of 50MB.
What formats do I submit my work in?
Digital Submissions
Digital Images: Must be RGB in JPG or JPEG format with a maximum file size of 2MB.
Video Entries: Must be in MOV, MP4, MPG or MPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500MB.
PDF Entries: Must have a maximum file size of 50MB.
Live Exhibit Drop Offs
TBD
Can I submit my work via e-mail and just include a credit card number with it?
No, we do not accept entries via e-mail. All entries must be registered using our online competition system.
Will you confirm receipt of my entries?
Once you register your entries on our online competition system and select a payment method you will receive a confirmation email.
How do I edit an entry that has already been submitted?
If you need to change anything about your entry, please contact us at kesia@saltlakecity.aiga.org and include your entry set number.
How do you want projects presented?
Please include your project in form of physical display. We allow posters and standing objects. You can display your project(s) in whatever shows off your work the best.
How do I present a UI, animation or digital display project?
Please bring your own additional computer or iPad that loops your project on screen. You will be required to provide a charger for this device, along with a pin/code to enter the device (if necessary). We will have 24hr security on-site.
If my entry is accepted, what will you use for reproduction?
If your work is accepted we will request high-res reproduction materials at that time.
What rights do I retain if my work is chosen?
You retain all rights to your images. If selected, you will need to grant us the right to reproduce the image or images for our online, digital and print-based publications.
What can be entered in the Student Work category?
Any project created for a school assignment. We do not accept personal unpublished work in this competition.
The work must be completely original and not utilize content owned by another copyright holder unless the entrant has been granted specific usage rights. If a student project is selected and documentation of specific usage rights cannot be supplied, the project will be disqualified. Communication Arts is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant, and will not become involved in copyright disputes.
Is there a discount for student entries?
Yes, there is a substantial discount for student entries completed as a school assignment. However, if work is entered after the initial deadline a late fee of $10 per entry will be added.
Can I enter one project into multiple categories?
If the work is entered in the Student Work category, it cannot be entered in other categories.
kesia@aiga.saltlakecity.org