The Premise:
The Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) Office, in cooperation with the Graduate School of the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), is holding a contest for art enthusiasts, artists and the general public who wish to draw and name the official PDS mascot.
The Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) Office, in cooperation with the Graduate School of the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), is holding a contest for art enthusiasts, artists and the general public who wish to draw and name the official PDS mascot.
Our color scheme is blue and gold and we would love it if you would use those two colors in some cool way.
There is currently a deadline of October 15, 2011 as we want to use your designs in our campaign materials immediately after the announcement of winners. So please feel free to submit your art as soon as you can and as often as you want!
Feel free to post your entries on the PDS website, on our Facebook page or send a message to us on Twitter!
Please be aware that your images will be used in the guidebook so by submitting an entry you are giving us permission to do so.
Mascot description:
The mascot is a male character with light beige colored skin, black eyes, and wears blue and gold costume. He has four weapons, namely: 1) magnifying glass which stands for Strategic Thrust 1- Transparent and Efficient Services Delivery, 2) globe which represents Strategic Thrust 2- Internet Opportunities for All People, 3) industrial gear which stands for Strategic Thrust 3- Investing in People: Digital Literacy for All, and 4) steering wheel which represents Strategic Thrust 4 - ICT Industry and Business Innovation for National Development. Hence, the mascot should be presented in four entries. Each of the four entries should feature one of the four weapons being used by the mascot.
There is currently a deadline of October 15, 2011 as we want to use your designs in our campaign materials immediately after the announcement of winners. So please feel free to submit your art as soon as you can and as often as you want!
Feel free to post your entries on the PDS website, on our Facebook page or send a message to us on Twitter!
Please be aware that your images will be used in the guidebook so by submitting an entry you are giving us permission to do so.
Mascot description:
The mascot is a male character with light beige colored skin, black eyes, and wears blue and gold costume. He has four weapons, namely: 1) magnifying glass which stands for Strategic Thrust 1- Transparent and Efficient Services Delivery, 2) globe which represents Strategic Thrust 2- Internet Opportunities for All People, 3) industrial gear which stands for Strategic Thrust 3- Investing in People: Digital Literacy for All, and 4) steering wheel which represents Strategic Thrust 4 - ICT Industry and Business Innovation for National Development. Hence, the mascot should be presented in four entries. Each of the four entries should feature one of the four weapons being used by the mascot.
Contest and file specifications:
- All entries should feature the mascot without a background. In addition, he must be done with a full body shot with none of the body parts cut off (including weaponry) to give us more options on how to place the entry. At the same time, though we will try to use the full shot, cropping the image will be at the discretion of PDS-AIJC should it be deemed necessary.
- The files must be a high quality transparent PNG format (PNGs can only be done on RGB color format). Follow this link if you're unsure how to create a transparent PNG file: http://www.ehow.com/how_2034277_make-png-photoshop.html. This is to ensure that the picture can be altered to match the contents of the advert that it is going to be used in. For example, the entry can be placed over a curved line or text without the canvas dimensions covering it. We want the transparent file to show the element right underneath the mascot instead of a 'square' picture showing over on top of the advert background.
- Picture dimensions must be greater than 1000 x 1000 pixels. Higher resolution pictures can guaranteed a higher detailed print. Maximum canvas size and orientation is strictly up the individual artist for their own quality purposes. For instance, I have the mascot already painted and ready to go. He's done on 4800 x 3600 on one piece and 9600 x 7200 on another. Both are done in 72 PPI resolution. It gives us enough flexibility for the advertisements that will go out eventually. Of course, you don't have to go that high.
- All art mediums and styles (doesn't have to be anime related) are accepted so long as it is in a transparent PNG file with a high quality resolution in the end. In other words, scan and erase excess 'background' areas around the mascot prior to submitting if you're drawing him in real media.
- Submit your entry (include your full name) to phdigitalstrat@gmail.com. This is mandatory so PDS-AIJC will have official acknowledgment of your entry for administrative purposes. Other than that, you can also submit your entry at our website, on our Facebook page, or through a Twitter message.
Fun entries:
- Fun entries are certainly welcomed! File formats can either be in a high resolution JPG, PNG, or GIF. These do not have to be transparent images. However, PDS-AIJC will reserve the right to include or not include all fun entries in its advert.
Deadlines and Prizes:
- The official deadline for PDS’ Mascot contest is October 15, 2011.
- 1st place: Php15,000, trophy and certificate
- 1st Runner-up: Php7,000, trophy and certificate
- 2nd Runner-up: Php5,000, trophy and certificate
- 3rd Runner-up: Php 3,000, trophy and certificate
- Exciting prizes for fun entries
Have fun with the contest!
*PDS-AIJC has reserved the right to use/not use/reject entries (including winners) based on the format and allowed quota of the advert.
For more information about the Contest and PDS,
Email: phdigitalstrat@gmail.com
Facebook: PDS Mascot
Twitter: pdsmascot
Website: www.phdigitalstrat.blogspot.com
(Note: This is just a school project for Communication and Governance @ AIJC.)
