Photography Contest - Italian Life

Our Italian school is turning 45, and we want YOU to be part of this milestone! 

At CIS, we cherish the rich and diverse experiences of our students. To mark our 45th anniversary, we're launching the "Italian Life" photography contest. This contest is an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your photography skills and your love for all things Italian!

Who Can Participate?

This contest is open exclusively to all students currently enrolled in Term 4 at Centre of Italian Studies. This does not include enrolments from credit notes.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for captivating photos that depict the essence of Italy. Whether it's the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, or everyday life, we want to see Italy through your eyes.

How to Participate

1. Capture - Take up an original photo that highlights your unique perspective of Italy.
   
   
2. Describe - Think of a title and a description for your photo that captures its essence and your perspective on Italy. 
   
   
3. Submit - Submit your high-resolution photo, title, and description here by 10 November 2024. Please note that there will be a submission fee of $15 to cover the costs of printing and showcasing the pictures, as well as for the Award Ceremony and Aperitivo event which will be held at CIS in Carlton on 22 November. There will be snacks and drinks for everyone.

Exhibition and Voting

All submitted photos will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition space at our school. The CIS panel of judges will review all submissions and select the winners.

Prizes

Italian Life prizes will be awarded for the most outstanding work in the exhibition. The CIS panel of judges will select them in the following categories:

• First Prize: One year of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face)
• Second Prize: Two terms of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face)
• Third Prize: One term of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face)

Course materials are not included in the prizes. Winners must purchase the required book for each course separately.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: 10 November 2024
  
  
• Award Ceremony and Aperitivo: 22 November 2024 

Terms and Conditions

• Eligibility

  • The contest is open exclusively to current students of the Centre of Italian Studies (CIS) enrolled in Term 4.
  • Each participant may submit up to one photo.

• Submission Requirements

  • All photos must be original work taken by the participant.
  • All photos uploaded must be made with a camera.
  • Upload photos with the original pixel size (unless cropped). Do not scale and do not change the resolution.
  • All photos must be uploaded in JPEG format with high-quality compression. Max 10mb.
  • No synthetic or artificially-generated images are allowed, and no use of artificially generative fill is allowed. Any use of generative AI will automatically disqualify the entry from the contest.
  • Photos should depict aspects of Italy, such as culture, landscapes, or daily life.
  • Submissions must include a high-resolution digital file, a title, and a brief description in English (max 500 characters).
  • A submission fee of $15 is required to cover the costs of printing and showcasing the photos, as well as for the event on 22 November 2024 at CIS, in Carlton.

• Submission Process

  • Participants must submit their photo, title, and description by 10 November 2024.
  • Submissions must be made here.

• Judging and Exhibition

  • All submitted photos will be reviewed by a panel of judges from CIS.
  • Photos will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition space at CIS.
  • The judges' decisions are final and binding in all respects.

• Prizes

  • Prizes will be awarded to the most outstanding work in the exhibition.
  • Categories and prizes are as follows:
    • First Prize: One year of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face).
    • Second Prize: Two terms of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face).
    • Third Prize: One term of standard Italian classes (online or face-to-face).
  • Course materials are not included in the prizes. Winners must purchase the required book for each course separately.
  • Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
  • Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available. Where a prize becomes unavailable for any reason, CIS reserves the right to substitute that prize for a prize of equal value.

• General Conditions

  • By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  • Participants grant CIS the right to use, reproduce, and display their submitted photos for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
  • CIS reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these terms and conditions or that is otherwise deemed inappropriate.

• Event Details

  • An award ceremony and aperitivo will take place on 22 November 2024 and CIS in Carlton.
  • Snacks and drinks will be provided for all attendees.

• Liability

  • CIS is not responsible for any loss or damage to the submitted photos.
  • Participants agree to release and hold harmless CIS from any claims arising out of participation in the contest.

• Contact Information

  • For any questions or further information, participants can contact CIS at [email protected] or (03) 9347 9144.