TAKE A CHANCE!
Enter an original video and (potentially) earn some cash!

What:

This video competition is designed to produce videos that will be featured in our communication efforts in support of the Higher Learning Commission continuing accreditation process. Enter a video that is between 30 and 180 seconds in length (max. of 3 minutes). Creativity, significance of message, and humor are encouraged. A scoring rubric will is available here. Videos will be scored by a team of professionals from across the University. Only submissions from Ferris students who are enrolled in fall 2010 will be considered.

Purpose:

Winning videos will be used to educate the Ferris communities about the purposes of the upcoming visit and/or the Ferris self-study findings. Primary audiences include either or both students and Ferris personnel. Learn more to inform your submission at http://www.ferris.edu/hlc/.

Dates:

Submissions are due on CD, DVD, or flash drive by 5 p.m. on October 28, 2010. (Minimum standards are 600 x 800 and 30 frames per second). Submit to Sherry Hayes in RAN 255. Prominently display your name, telephone, and e-mail on your submission so we can reach you. You will be asked to sign a form confirming the originality of your work and authorizing its use for the intended purposes. No use of copyrighted material (music, film) may be incorporated into your submission. Submissions may be from individuals or teams.
A special "invitation only" "film fest" where you will have the opportunity to present your video and explain your development strategy (for the top 15) will be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 22. This presentation will be considered in selecting the final winner.
Winners will be announced by December 8, 2010.
Video producers must grant permission for the videos to be used in Ferris promotional activities from time of submission through calendar year 2011. Originator(s) retain(s) ownership of the work product.
Videos will primarily be used by Ferris from January through April 2011.
Required Release Form

The Rewards:

1st Prize - $1,000 and frequent viewings with credits, award certificate, and press release
2nd Prize - $750 and frequent viewings with credits, award certificate, and press release
3rd Prize - $500 and occasional viewings with credits, award certificate, and press release
Honorable Mentions (max. of 10) - $50 each and occasional viewings and award certificates

Ferris reserves the right to not offer the awards if the videos do not meet expectations.

Questions?

E-mail us at hlcselfstudy@ferris.edu or contact Marilyn Bejma at 591-2300 or Sherry Hayes at 591-2612.

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TAKE A CHANCE! Enter an original video and (potentially) earn some cash!